Security Guard

Commissionaires; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A security services organization in Newfoundland & Labrador is seeking a full-time overnight security guard to protect people and property while ensuring adherence to health and safety policies. The ideal candidate should be professional, reliable, and able to respond effectively in crisis situations. Benefits include higher-than-industry pay, free uniforms, and opportunities for advancement. All applicants must be residents of Canada and meet specific eligibility requirements including a clear criminal record check.

Benefits

Higher-than-industry pay rates

Free uniforms and equipment

High-quality formal and on-job training

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Aged 19 or older.
• Professional and reliable.
• Clear criminal record check required.
• Complete first aid at the emergency level.
• Effective communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Protect people, property, and information.
• Ensure health and safety policies are followed.
• Prepare reports and control access.

Skills

Mental alertness

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Hours Full Time Overnights Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (0000-0800hrs) and Saturday (0000-0700hrs)

Wage $19.00

Commissionaires’ NL provides 24/7 security services to ExxonMobil. We are seeking a full‑time overnight security guard.

Commissionaires NL is the province’s not‑for‑profit provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. We are an independent member of Commissionaires Canada, employing over 22,000 nationwide. We exist to provide meaningful employment for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, their families, and anyone else who wants to contribute to the security and well‑being of Newfoundland & Labrador.

We are recognized with global certifications for our exceptional customer service, management standards, and environmental stewardship.

As a sought‑after employer and community partner, we can help you achieve your goals through challenging work, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. We strive to continually improve and leverage technology to support our growing customer base across Newfoundland & Labrador.

Benefits

• Higher‑than‑industry pay rates
• Free uniforms and equipment
• High‑quality formal and on‑job training
• Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization

Duties & Responsibilities

• Protect people, property and information.
• Ensure the health, safety, environmental & quality policies, systems and practices of CNL and our clients.
• Respect CNL policies, work instructions and site manager’s directions.
• Prepare report writing.
• Control access.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be aged 19 or older.
• Be professional, reliable, and recognize the proper chain of command.
• Have a clear criminal record check.
• Complete first aid at the emergency level (1 day).
• Complete an employment check.
• Communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications & Skills

The selected candidate will be a professional and detail‑driven individual with a strong work ethic and a “can‑do” attitude. Both physical and mental fitness are required. This often involves working in all types of environmental conditions at varying times throughout the day or night.

Key qualifications and skills to be successful include but are not limited to:

• Mental alertness with ability to:
  • React calmly, quickly, and appropriately in any crisis.
  • Concentrate and remain alert for up to 12 hours.
  • Communicate observed characteristics/behaviours.
  • Demonstrate problem‑solving and sound judgement.
• Physical fitness with ability to:
  • Climb multiple flights of stairs with ease.
  • Navigate uneven terrain during foot patrols (in all weather conditions).
• Superior attention to detail with very good verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy, and/or an aptitude to learn is an asset.

Commissionaires NL is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from equity‑seeking communities to self‑identify.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

All job applicants must be residents of Canada.