Security Guard

KITH; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kith is hiring a Security Guard for their Toronto store. The role involves ensuring the safety of staff and customers, managing store entrance flow, and supporting retail operations. Candidates should possess a valid Security Guard Certificate and be available for flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years as Security.
• 0-3 years in Loss Prevention preferred.
• 1+ years in a Retail/Apparel environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor store entrance and manage traffic in and out.
• Handle undesired conduct and ensure safety of guests and employees.
• Assist with housekeeping responsibilities.

Skills

Effective communication

Crowd management

Conflict de-escalation

Physical stamina

Education

Valid Security Guard Card/Certificate

Valid Emergency First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

About The Role

Location: Toronto Store

Status: Full-Time/Part-Time

Compensation: $22/hr

Position Summary

The Kith Security Guard is imperative in the daily functions of the store’s retail operations. The individual is professional, aware, and detail oriented within the retail space. Ensuring the safety of store staff and customers through diligent monitoring of the sales floor and entrance(s). Continuously contributes to the seamless operations of the store by managing any lines that form outside the store and helping in the execution of any product releases.

Primary Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor entrance(s) of the store, while managing traffic in and out of the store.
• Check employee coats and bags upon entry & exit.
• Handles undesired conduct, violations of building policy and civil laws as warranted for the security and safety of guests, employees, patrons, and property.
• Observe the sales floor for potential theft and fraud.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Manage any lines/crowds that form outside of the store.
• Provide support to both guests and team members in any safety, crowd management or crisis response situations.
• Ensure the store is compliant with any building/city/state or federal ordinance regarding crowds inside and outside of the store.
• Assist store management team with housekeeping responsibilities including but not limited to, dusting, sweeping, collection of trash, and other tasks traditionally associated with standard retail operations.
  
  

Special Projects/Tasks

• Assist in the execution of any in-store product releases, by managing and monitoring crowds/lines formed prior and during regular store operating hours.
• Follow the direction of the Head of Security or General Manager in any emergency situations.
  
  

Requirements

Availability:

• Open & flexible availability, including but not limited to evenings, overnights, and weekends as well as Holidays.
• Availability to consistently work weekends, special projects, drops/releases or as the business’ needs require.
  
  

Licenses/Certificates

• Valid Security Guard Card/Certificate is required
• Valid Emergency First Aid/CPR Certification
  
  

Experience

• 0-3 years as Security
• 0-3 years in Loss Prevention preferred but not required
• 0-3 years in a customer facing environment
• 1+ years in a Retail/Apparel environment
  
  

Skills/Abilities

• Effective communication with both internal and external customers
• Crowd management
• Ability to de-escalate conflicts
• Ability to lift and move 13.61 kgs.
• Ability to perform standard tasks that are related to retail operations including but not limited to, bending, twisting, and climbing ladders/step stools.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
  
  

Who You Are

Professional Characteristics:

• Open to feedback
• Comfortable addressing individuals and crowds
• Comfortable with giving direction in a respectful manner
  
  

Personal Characteristics

• Calm demeanor
• Intuitive
• Observant
  
  

Who We Are

Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling. Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators.

Kith operates 16 standalone boutiques around the world, and 3 shop-in-shops. Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg’s childhood love for cereal, operates in 10 locations, as well as Sadelle’s at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul.

The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact.

Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Kith welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

All career opportunities offered by Kith are fully on site, and if contacted, all email communication will come from a kith.com or kithnyc.com email address. Please note that any correspondence from an alternative email domain, or offering remote or hybrid work, is fraudulent.