Security Guard – Irving Terminal (Southside Road)

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

Job summary

A community-focused security service provider in Newfoundland & Labrador is seeking a casual security guard. The role involves access control, patrolling, and ensuring security at the Irving Terminal. Candidates must be over 19, possess a clear criminal record, and communicate effectively in English. The position offers higher-than-industry pay rates, free uniforms, formal training, and potential career advancements. Join a dedicated team committed to the well-being of the community and security services.

Benefits

Higher-than-industry pay rates

Free uniforms and equipment

High-quality training

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional and detail-driven individual with strong work ethic.
• Aged 19 or older with clear criminal record check.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Access control to secure areas.
• Patrol docks and fence perimeters.
• Sign in and out ship crews and passengers.

Skills

Mental alertness

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Job description

Hours
Casual On call as needed, days/nights/weekends

THE ROLE:

Commissionaires’ NL provides security services to Irving Terminal (Southside Road). We are seeking to hire a casual security guard.

WHO WE ARE

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, our parent federation 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.

WHAT WE OFFER

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.

THE 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:

• Access control
• Patrolling docks and fence perimeters ensuring no unauthorized individuals gain access
• Signing in and out ship crews and passengers

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be aged 19 or older
• Be professional, reliable and recognize the proper chain of command
• Have a clear criminal record check
• Submit a comprehensive resume with your application
• Be required to complete First Aid at the Emergency Level (1 Day)
• Be able to communicate effectively in English

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

The selected candidate will be a professional and detail-driven individual with a strong work ethic and “can do” attitude. Both physical and mental fitness is required. This often involves working in all types of environment 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

READY TO JOIN US?

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.

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All job applicants must be residents of Canada.