Security Guard - Night Patrol

Commissionaires Great Lakes; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services organization in Canada is seeking a Commissionaire to provide safety and security checks at client sites. Key responsibilities include monitoring CCTV, ensuring access control, and responding to emergencies effectively. Candidates must have their Ontario Secondary School Diploma and a valid Ontario Security Guard License, along with excellent customer service skills. The position offers a full-time role with an hourly rate of $22.98. Join a team committed to delivering exceptional service to clients.

Benefits

Medical and Dental benefits

Employee assistance program

Family Assistance program

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Ontario Security Guard License.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; French is a plus.
• Ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety and security checks.
• Monitor CCTV and maintain client property security.
• Respond to emergencies and alarms.

Skills

Customer service

Fluent English

Teamwork

Security awareness

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Ontario Security Guard License

First Aid and CPR certificate

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

• Conducting safety and physical security checks (internal and external)
• Ensure access control is followed and client property is secured
• Monitor CCTV equipment
• Maintain positive attitude and professional working relationships with employees, visitors and clients
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and deportment
• Respond to alarms and utilization of alarm panels
• Provide assistance to employees, clients and visitors
• Complete daily logs and written reports as necessary
• Ensure that the reception desk is monitored when not on patrol
• Must be able to use electronic gadgets like cellphone, laptop etc.
• Competently investigate suspicious activity, safety and fire hazards, and other security related situations
• Communicate with operations/dispatch/mobile supervisor and co-workers
• Record inspection findings in a concise factual manner
• Ability to enforce the Trespass to Property Act when needed
• Ensure strict access control. Check IDs, sign in clients, visitors, and contractors
• Complete the site reporting requirements
• Respond to emergencies and building alarms (e.g. elevator entrapments, medical emergencies, etc.)
• Provide escort to departments/buildings on site
• Backup for the Card Access Office
• Ensure all CGL Policies and Procedures are maintained and followed
• Ensure all Health and Safety protocols are followed and maintained
• Other duties as assigned

WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOU TO OFFER US

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• MUST Ontario Security Guard License
• MUST Valid First Aid and CPR certificate
• Ability to obtain a DND 404 Driver's Permit
• Ability to stand/sit/walk for long periods of time
• Ability to complete frequent patrols
• Ability to speak/read/communicate in English (fluently), ability to speak French is consider an asset
• Excellent customer service and reception skills
• The ability to work alone while maintaining a high level of service to the client is essential
• MUST Have the ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance (resident in Canada 10 years or longer, clean record, clean credit history)

WHAT THE JOB OFFERS YOU

• Job type: Full-time
• Hourly Rate of Pay: $22.98 per hour
• Hours of work: 1900 to 0700hrs
  
• Location: CFB Borden, Borden, Ontario

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, have the ability to multitask and be a professional who takes pride in your dress, deportment and performance at all times.

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.