Security Officer - Vancouver, Canada - The City of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID:38851

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation.

Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world.

Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose & Function

The City of Vancouver Protective Services Officer is responsible for providing a range of safety and security functions at civic properties.

This position is required to provide routine and prevention based support, in addition to responding to escalating and emergency situations.

The duties of this position may include control center responsibilities, first aid and security response, site patrolling and provisioning of access control.

Key Contacts and Reporting Relationships

The position reports to the Manager, Security Programs within City Protective Services (CPS), and is part of a team deployed across multiple civic properties.

This role works in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including the public, emergency services, City staff and contractors.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Customer Service (25%)

Provides direction and support to public, staff and contractors entering or leaving the civic buildings

Security Services - Prevention (45%)

Monitors and grants access in a timely fashion to appropriate staff, contractors and authorised personnel
Monitors security cameras (CCTV) covering a variety of locations and responds and escalates accordingly
Performs lengthy, interior and exterior foot patrols (12 hours per patrol) in designated locations across civic facilities and parking areas in order to maintain safety and security
Follows established protocols for lock up and closure of the facilities to ensure civic facilities are secure
Identifies risk and escalates accordingly to ensure effective control measures are established

Security Services - Escalation (15%)

Provides security and/or first aid response (OFA2) when engaged
Resolves conflicts using verbal deescalation
Performs dispatch and control center duties in a dynamic and fast moving operations center.
Investigates unusual events or incidents and provide written detailed incident reports in a timely fashion
Responds to emergency situations as a priority and calls for appropriate assistance which may include police, ambulance or fire services.
Responds to security and safety emergencies either in person or through control room mechanisms. Chose appropriate escalation which may include Police, ambulance or Fire services.

Administration (15%)

Maintains records of keys, access cards and other forms of information for staff, contractors, and authorised persons to city of Vancouver facilities
Receives and redirects incoming mail as per site instructions
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Completion of Grade 10, Grade 12 is preferred
Courses related to the work and some related experience working in a similar institution or a combination of training, education and experience
Occupational First Aid Level II
Basic Security Training (BST)
Advanced Security Training (AST)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of security policies, procedures, techniques, principles, standards and requirements as they relate to the work performed
Working knowledge of the buildings, grounds, parking areas etc. that will be patrolled and/or secured.
Demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence.
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills to deal effectively and tactfully with difficult or potentially volatile situations.
Good computer skills and working knowledge of computer information access and protection
Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to write reports as required.
Ability to remain calm, professional, alert and high functioning under stressful conditions
Ability to gain cooperation from others and to take effective measures in emergency situations.
Ability to implement conflict resolution strategies.
Ability to collect, analyze and prioritize relevant information.
Ability to work in a fast paced, complex and changing working environment.
Ability to understand priority situations and attend to them in a timely fashion.
Ability to handle confidential and/or sensitive information with a high degree of discretion and impartially
Ability to work effectiv