Security Guard (Law Enforcement Background Preferred)

Securitas, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Securitas, Inc. is seeking dedicated full-time Security Guards to protect client sites, personnel, and visitors in Ottawa.

The role emphasizes law enforcement education and requires a valid Ontario Security Guard license, First Aid/CPR Level C, and bilingual capabilities where helpful. Responsibilities include patrols, incident response, assisting medical personnel, door security, trespass deterrence, and CCTV monitoring.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary education in Law Enforcement, Police Foundations, Criminology, or equivalent.
• Valid Ontario Security Guard License.
• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C certification.
• Valid full G driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong observational skills with the ability to detect and respond to threats.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.
• Proficiency in using security equipment and technology.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Fluently bilingual (English/French) an asset

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular patrols to uphold safety standards for visitors, tenants, and assets.
• Respond promptly and professionally to security incidents or emergencies.
• Escort medical staff including paramedics, police, and firefighters when required.
• Provide assistance during medical emergencies, including CPR and AED intervention.
• Unlock and lock doors for authorized personnel.
• Investigate and deter trespassers along site perimeters.
• Follow security breach procedures by notifying supervisors or appropriate personnel.
• Monitor CCTV footage and cameras for irregularities; perform dispatch duties including emergency response.

Skills

Observational skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Security equipment use

Education

Police Foundations / Criminology

Job description

We are seeking dedicated full-time Security Guards to join our team. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in protecting the client site, personnel, and visitors.

Only candidates with a law enforcement academic background (Police Foundations, Criminology, or other security-related programs) will be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct regular patrols to uphold safety standards for visitors, tenants, and assets.
• Respond promptly and professionally to security incidents or emergencies.
• Escort medical staff including paramedics, police, and firefighters when required.
• Provide assistance during medical emergencies, including CPR and AED intervention.
• Unlock and lock doors for authorized personnel.
• Investigate and deter trespassers along site perimeters.
• Follow security breach procedures by notifying supervisors or appropriate personnel.
• Monitor CCTV footage and cameras for irregularities; perform dispatch duties including emergency response.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Postsecondary education in Law Enforcement, Police Foundations, Criminology, or equivalent.
• Valid Ontario Security Guard License.
• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C certification.
• Valid full G driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Strong observational skills with the ability to detect and respond to threats.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.
• Proficiency in using security equipment and technology.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Fluently bilingual (English/French) an asset

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