Security Guard (Gates - Nights) - Borden

Commissionaires; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Employee assistance program

Family Assistance program

Coaching and counselling support

Job summary

Commissionaires Great Lakes (CGL) is seeking a Commissionaire for ongoing security coverage at CFB Borden Gates (South Gate, Alliston; West Gate, Lisle; North Gate, Angus). The role requires Ontario Security Guard license, First Aid/CPR, and ability to obtain Secret clearance. Duties include access control, reports, and professional conduct.

Shifts are 12 hours, 1800–0600, with an hourly rate of CAD 24.82. Medical and dental benefits are offered along with support programs.

Qualifications

• Ontario Security Guard license required.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance (resident in Canada 10 years or longer, clean record, clean credit history).
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and handle a 30kg barrier.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Weather exposure may occur; outdoor work required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure access control policies and procedures are followed; protect client property.
• Lower/raise gate arms between 2100hrs and 0600hrs daily.
• Perform peak period ID checks as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff, visitors and clients.
• Complete site reporting, daily logs, and written reports.
• Maintain high standard of appearance and deportment.
• Ensure effective communication at all times.
• Maintain professionalism during all interactions.
• Perform other duties as required by client or site supervisor.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Stand for extended periods

Barrier handling (30kg)

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Job description

INTRODUCTION:

Commissionaires Great Lakes (CGL) is a private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1925 on a mandate that prioritizes providing meaningful employment for veterans and others committed to the well being of Canadians primarily in security guard and related services. Spanning Central and Southwestern Ontario, our services are customized to respond to the dynamic and evolving security needs of both private and public sector clients. These include uniformed guard, mobile response and support services, by-law enforcement and identification services.

We are currently seeking a Commissionaire to join our growing team. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Your commitment to serving the needs of our clients and employees will encourage client and employee loyalty and enhance our organization’s success.

WHAT OUR EXCEPTIONAL COMMISSIONAIRES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Ensure access control policies and procedures are followed and client property is secured
• Guards are responsible for lowering and raising gate arms between 2100hrs to 0600hrs daily.
• Peak Period ID Checks are completed randomly
• Maintain positive attitude and professional working relationships with employees, visitors and clients
• Complete site reporting requirements, daily logs and written reports
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and deportment
• Maintain effective communication
• Maintain professionalism at all times, during all interactions.
• Other duties as may be required by the client or site supervisor

WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOU TO OFFER US:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• *MUST* Ontario Security Guard License
• *MUST* Valid First Aid and CPR certificate
  
• *MUST* Have the ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance (resident in Canada 10 years or longer, clean record, clean credit history)
• Security Clearance Requirement: Reliable upgradeable to Secret
  
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Potential exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to drag a 30kg barrier, 5m distance

WHAT THE JOB OFFERS YOU:

• Start Date: Immediately
• Job type: Full-Time
• Hourly Rate of Pay: $24.82 per hour
• Hours of work: 12hr shift during the week and weekends 1800hrs to 0600hrs
• Location: CFB Borden Gates (South Gate, Alliston;West Gate, Lisle,North Gate, Angus)

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Medical and Dental
• Employee assistance program
• Family Assistance program
• Coaching and counselling support

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR COMMISSIONAIRES:

As a front-line representative of our company and client’s site you must be highly reliable, work well under pressure, able to work with minimal supervision, can multitask and be a professional who takes pride in your dress, deportment and performance.

We would like to thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Commissionaires Great Lakes (CGL) is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.