Security Guard - Halifax, Canada - Commissionaires Nova Scotia

Commissionaires Nova Scotia

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

WHO WE ARE
Commissionaires Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotians.

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 Nova Scotia.

The Benefits:

Higherthanindustry pay rates
Health, drug, and dental benefits
Life and accident insurance
Two weeks vacation pay, plus five days personal time off
RRSP/TFSA matching
Free uniforms and equipment
Highquality, formal, and onjob training
Annual paid loyalty award
Education assistance funds and family scholarship programs
Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization

THE ROLE

Position:
Security Guard

Competition Number:
CNS

Location:
Halifax Regional Municipality

Reports to:
Site Supervisor

Rate of Pay:
$15-$18 per hour. Scale of compensation is variable, and reflective of site contracts. Please note, some of our sites are unionized work environments.**
Working Hours: Rotating 8-12-hour shifts, various hours/days of the week. This also includes full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

While duties vary by assignment, the responsibilities of this role may include, but are not limited to:

Protecting people, property, and information
Conducting onfoot perimeter and search patrols (inside and outdoors)
Monitoring and responding to alarm and security systems
Ensuring the health and safety of self and others in the workplace
Adhering to CNS' Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, systems, and practices (and those of the Clients we serve)
Respecting CNS policies, Site Work Instructions, and Site Supervisor's direction
Other functions may include patrolling, reception/administration, reporting, emergency management and access control

WHO WE'RE SEEKING

Employment Eligibility

Be aged 19 or older;
Be legally eligible to work in Canada;
Not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted;
Be able to provide fingerprints and complete a criminal record check;
Be eligible to obtain, and be granted, Government of Canada Reliability Status;
Be able to communicate effectively in English (the ability to work in both official languages would be considered an asset).

Qualifications and Skills
Key qualifications and skills to be successful include, but are not limited to:

Mental alertness with an ability to:

- react calmly, quickly, and appropriately in any crisis
- concentrate and remain alert for up to 12 hours
- communicate observed characteristics/behaviour (good memory)
- demonstrate problem-solving and sound judgement

Physical fitness with an ability to:
climb multiple flights of stairs with ease

- navigate uneven terrain during foot patrols (in all weather conditions)
- display good dexterity and balance
- rely on all senses in assessing changes to the work environment

Superior attention to detail with very good verbal communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Computer literacy, and/or an aptitude to learn is an asset
Achievement of First Aid certification
Successful completion of the Commissionaires Security Officer Course (online and/or inclass)

Although not required to apply, the following attributes are considered assets:

Use of Force Certified
Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces or RCMP
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention trained
Valid Nova Scotia's Driver's License, or reliable transportation to/from the worksites
Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset

READY TO JOIN US?
This position is open to external and internal applicants (commissionaires should include their Corps #). We encourage veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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