Security Guard - $28.84 /hour

Securitas; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 33,751,000 - 45,461,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid sick days (after 12 months)

Free uniforms

Job summary

Securitas Canada is seeking a vigilant Security Guard to protect a secure private facility in Ottawa, Ontario. You will manage access control, patrol interiors and exteriors, deter theft, and enforce client regulations.

Candidates should have strong communication skills and be reliable. Bilingual English/French is an asset but not required. 12-hour shifts from 0600–1800 or 1800–0600; enhanced security clearance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, mature and able to work days and/or nights as required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
• Basic computer proficiency including Word and email.

Responsibilities

• Manage access control and badge programming.
• Conduct interior and exterior patrols.
• Deter theft and vandalism and prevent unauthorized access.
• Enforce client regulations and respond to emergency calls.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Computer basics

Education

Police Foundation/Corrections/Security Management education preferred

Tools

Word

Email

Access control software

Job description

Securitas Canada is seeking a vigilant and dedicated individual to ensure the safety and security of a secure private facilities. As a Security Guard, you will be responsible for maintaining a secure environment through various tasks and duties, including:

• Manage access control, badge programming, CCTV, and emergency monitoring systems.
• Extensive interior and exterior foot patrols.
• Deterring theft and vandalism.
• Preventing unauthorized access.
• Enforcing client regulations.
• Responding to emergency calls.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, and strong communication skills. Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset but is not required.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENT

Applicants must be eligible to receive an Enhanced Top-Secret Security Clearance. The process includes the ability to provide documentation covering at least 10 years of recent residency, employment, travel, education, and more.

This is an invasive process conducted by Government Security Officials and will require:

• Honest and sincere disclosure of detailed personal information
• A personal security interview
• Interviews with neighbors, colleagues, and/or friends
• Submission to:
  • Criminal Background Check (including fingerprints)
  • Polygraph Testing
  • Psychological Testing
  • Complete Credit Check, including full financial disclosure of assets and debts

QUALIFICATIONS:

• No Security Guard License required at the time of application.
• Must be reliable, mature, and available to work either days and/or nights as operationally required.
• All applicants will be required to work 12-hour shifts from 0600-1800 or 1800-0600 upon commencement.
• Must be able to conduct both interior and exterior patrols during both day and night shifts.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to take direction and work as part of a team.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Word, email, and access control software, etc.
• Education in Police Foundation, Correctional Worker, Security Management, or related university-level education is preferred but is not required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field is preferred.
• Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $28.84 per hour
• Full benefits package after 3 months, paid sick days (after 12 months), and free uniforms
• Opportunities for advancement and development within Securitas Canada.

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Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we're looking for you to join the Securitas team.