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Securitas Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Securitas Canada is looking for a vigilant Security Guard to protect private facilities in Ottawa. You will manage access control, perform extensive patrols, deter theft, and enforce client regulations.

English and French skills are an asset, with strong communication and professionalism required. Mandatory clearance: Enhanced Top-Secret Security Clearance; the process includes detailed disclosures, background checks, polygraph, psychological testing, and credit review.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Enhanced Top-Secret Security Clearance.
• Available for 12-hour night shifts (0600-1800 or 1800-0600).
• Experience in security, patrols, access control, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Perform access control and interior/exterior patrols to deter theft and vandalism.
• Enforce client security regulations and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain professional communication with clients and facility staff.

Skills

English communication

French language (asset)

Night/day shift flexibility

Teamwork

Customer service

Computer basics (Excel/Word/Email)

Education

Law and Security, Correctional Worker, Security Management

University-level related education

Tools

Access control software

Excel

Word

Email clients

Job description

We are seeking a vigilant and dedicated individual to ensure the safety and security of Private facilities. As a Security Guard, you will be responsible for maintaining a secure environment through various tasks and duties such as:

• Access control
• Extensive interior and exterior foot patrols
• Deterring theft and vandalism
• Preventing unauthorized access
• Enforcing client regulations
• Responding to emergency calls
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, and strong communication skills in English and French is considered an asset.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENT

Applicants must be eligible to receive an Enhanced Top-Secret Security Clearance. The process includes your ability to provide documentation of at least 10 years of recent residency, employment, all travel, education and more.

This is an invasive process conducted by Government Security Officials and will require:

• Honest and sincere disclosure of detailed personal information
• Personal security interview
• Interviews with neighbors, colleagues, and/or friends
• Submission to:
  • Criminal Background check (including fingerprints)
  • Polygraph testing
  • Psychological testing
  • Complete credit check, including full financial disclosure of assets and debts.

QUALIFICATION:

• No Security Guard License? No Problem. Just Apply.
• Must be reliable, mature, and available to work either days and/or nights as operationally required
• All applicants will be required to work 12-hour night shifts from 0600-1800 or 1800-0600upon commencement.
• Must be able to conduct both interior and exterior patrols during both day and night
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to take directives and work in a team
• Basic computer proficiency: Excel, Word, Email, access control software, etc.
• Education in Law and Security, Correctional Worker, Security Management or related University-level education is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field preferred

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $28 per hour
• Full benefits package after 3 months
• Pension plan, paid sick days (after 12 months), and free uniforms
• Opportunities for advancement and development within Securitas Canada.

Securitas Canada celebrates diversity, and we welcome and encourage applications from the four designated groups: namely women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

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