Security Officer - Halifax, Canada - Saint Mary's University

Saint Mary's University

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:
October 31, 2023

Posting Deadline:
November 14, 2023

Department:
Facilities Management

Type of Employment:
Permanent, Full-time

Group Affiliation:
Bargaining Unit 179, ($21.29 per hour)

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment.

We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking for a
Security Officer to join our Facilities Management team.

What we offer
As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits

Some of these include:

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Defined Contribution Pension plan
Vacation
Summer hour schedule
Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Manager, University Security, the Security Officer will:

Respond to emergency calls,
Patrol the campus to protect the people and assets and provides parking enforcement.
Provide Security dispatch services on a backup emergency basis.
Enforces University policies and Provincial Laws governing the Protection of Property Act.
Provide training for new security personnel and contract officers.
Work collaboratively with other Facilities Management employees to ensure the timely, accurate and effective delivery of services.
Provides emergency First Aid as needed.

The Collective Agreement can be viewed here.

Experience and Education Requirements
To be the successful Security Officer you will have:

High School Graduation.
Certificate from a Recognized Canadian Security Program or acceptable combination of training, education and/or experience.
CPR, Emergency First Aid.
Two years' experience in security.
Working knowledge of computers.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in a positive manner conveying and responding to information.
Ability to interact with customers in a positive working relationship.
Ability to work alone and complete tasks with mínimal supervision.
Ability to take initiative in completing tasks with mínimal instruction.
Ability to perform duties in a safe manner, following health and safety legislation and all required safe work practices and procedures, in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.

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