Security Guard - St. John's, Canada - Commissionaires

Commissionaires

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St. John's, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Province
Newfoundland & Labrador

City/Town
St. John's

Closing Date
April 15, 2023

Hours
Varity of shifts and hours available

THE ROLE:
Commissionaires' NL provides 24/7 security services to the St. John's Port Authority for the cruise ship season and the City of St. John's Pedestrian Mall.

We have a number of Summer Employment Opportunities available, we are looking to hire individuals who are interested in working at both locations throughout the summer.

Below is a site description for both locations.

The St. John's Port Authority is Newfoundland and Labrador's primary container terminal. The port services Newfoundland's offshore oil & fishing industry's, cruise ship industry, marine maintenance and repair. This is a high profile position while providing security to the St. John's Port Authority, you will also be interacting with a large number of tourist during your shifts. This position would be suited for someone who has an interest in tourism or security related fields. Please note this is a seasonal position from
April 2023-October 2023.

The hours of work depend on the schedule of the cruise ships, this position requires someone who is flexible if changes to the schedule occur due to weather or mechanical issues for example.

Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions for extended periods of time.

The pedestrian mall started in 2020 as a way to increase foot traffic into the city's downtown during the early days of the pandemic.

This is a seasonal position from June 30th - September 4th.

WHO WE ARE
Commissionaires NL 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 Newfoundland & Labrador.

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 Newfoundland & Labrador.

THE BENEFITS:

Higherthanindustry pay rates
Health & drug benefits for eligible employees
Free uniforms and equipment
Highquality, formal, and onjob training
Annual paid loyalty award
Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities in this security-related role may include, but are not limited to:

The security and safety of people, property, and information at the St. John's Port Authority
Access control
Exterior patrols in all weather conditions
Security system monitoring including camera systems and alarm response
Reporting writing
Emergency management
Radio use
Traffic control
Mobile patrols
Assist public by answering general questions

WHO WE'RE SEEKING

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Be professional, reliable and enjoy working in a fastpaced environment
Have an interest in tourism or security related fields and enjoy interacting with people
Be able to communicate effectively
Be able to complete Commissionaire security officer course
Be able to complete extended foot patrols
First aid
Basic computer skills
Driver's license
Fully vaccinated
Full availability
Previous experience in law enforcement an asset

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

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

Mental alertness with ability to:
React calmly, quickly, and appropriately in any crisis
Concentrate and remain alert for up to 12 hours
Communicate observed characteristics/behaviours
Demonstrate problemsolving and sound judgement
Physical fitness with ability to:
Navigate uneven terrain during foot patrols (in all weather conditions)
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

READY TO JOIN US?

This position is open to external and internal applicants.

Commissionaires NL is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from equity seeking communities to self-identify.

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