Security Guard (Spare) - High Schools- Halton Region

Commissionaires Great Lakes; Oakville; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; 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 is seeking a commissionaire to safeguard students and school property in Halton Region, including Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Georgetown. The role requires a responsible, reliable front-line presence with strong customer service and the ability to work independently.

Requirements include an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, an Ontario Security Guard License, First Aid/CPR, and Vulnerable Sector Clearance. Fluency in English is essential, with French as an asset.

Qualifications

• Must have Ontario Secondary School Diploma and Ontario Security Guard License.
• First Aid and CPR certifications are required.
• Vulnerable Sector Clearance must be obtainable and renewed annually.
• Fluent English is required; French is an asset.
• Excellent customer service and reception skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe arrival and departure of students on school grounds.
• Patrol hallways and outdoor areas to maintain safety and order.
• Escort people or equipment as requested by the client.
• Provide access control by locking/unlocking exterior doors.
• Report incidents immediately and support school events and programs.

Skills

Customer service

Reception skills

Fluent English

French asset

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Ontario Security Guard License

First Aid & CPR certification

Vulnerable Sector Clearance

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 upcoming vacancy starting from September.

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

• Ensuring the safe arrival of students to school grounds and their safe departure from school grounds.
• Patrolling of the hallways to ensure safe movement of students between classes and to prevent unwanted activity among students. Perform outdoor patrols
• Encouraging students to be in uniform/in class.
• Escorting people or equipment at client request
• Support with school events and programs
• Report all incidents immediately
• Access Control - Lock and Unlock Exterior Doors
• Identifying trespassers onto school property and ensuring their removal from school grounds.
• Being aware of school policies regarding student activity and ensuring they are followed.
• Other security duties will be described to the guard by school administration.
• Successful candidates could be employed at different schools throughout the Region.

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* be able to attain a Vulnerable Sector Clearance. VSC needed to be annually renewed.
• 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

WHAT THE JOB OFFERS YOU

• Job type: Full Time
• Hourly Rate of Pay: $19.00 per hour
• Hours of work: : Monday - Friday, September through June, with scheduled time off during school holidays, including Christmas break and March Break
• Location: Halton Region (Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown)

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

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

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR COMMSSIONAIRES

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.