Security Officer - West Vancouver - Full Time

Job summary

The Security Officer is responsible for conducting interior and exterior patrols, managing access control, and verifying visitors. They also serve as a first responder for building emergencies and monitor alarms and incoming deliveries.

Job details

Commissionaires BC is hiring for a guard to work Full Time at a DFO site in West Vancouver. Position Available: Monday - Friday, 1500 - 2300 Pay Rate: $23.76 per hour Some of your responsibilities include: * Interior and exterior patrols * Access Control and visitor verification * Responding to potential protesters or media * Monitoring all incoming mail/deliveries * First responder in building emergencies such as evacuations and medical emergencies * Following specific emergency and alarm response protocols. * Monitoring and responding to alarms Your Must Haves … * Valid BC Security License * Have lived in Canada for a minimum of 5 years due to clearance requirements * OFA 1 or willing to obtain one * Excellent English oral and written skills You’re a good fit if you have… * Demonstrated interest and experience in serving the public * Positive and professional attitude, with strong customer service skills * Proficient with Microsoft Office, and equipment such as faxes and photocopiers * Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills * Ability to handle emergency situations in a calm and professional manner * Excellent multi-tasking, prioritizing, and organizational abilities * Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure * Physically able to conduct extensive foot patrols both indoors and outdoors in a range of weather conditions What’s in it for you? * Gain valuable experience as a stepping stone into a law enforcement career * Competitive hourly wages * Chance to work at high profile site * Free uniforms * Training and support to succeed in your role Our Story Commissionaires BC is a Canadian, not-for-profit security/enforcement organization that has been in business since 1927. Our mandate is to give back to those who served and continue to serve in our communities and country. Commissionaires is the leading supplier of security services for the federal government. From access control and front desk security, to 24/7 control room operations, we provide high-level security services to our federal clients.

What you’ll do

The Security Officer is responsible for conducting interior and exterior patrols, managing access control, and verifying visitors. They also serve as a first responder for building emergencies and monitor alarms and incoming deliveries.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid BC Security License and have lived in Canada for at least five years. Additionally, applicants should have or be willing to obtain an OFA 1 certification and demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills.

Benefits

• Free uniforms • Training and support

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Access control
• Visitor verification
• Emergency response
• Alarm monitoring
• Customer service
• Microsoft Office
• Problem-solving
• Multi-tasking
• Organizational abilities
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Professionalism
• Organizational Skills
• Access Controls
• Alarm Devices
• Customer Service
• English Language
• Problem Solving
• Multitasking
• Operations
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Government & Public Sector
• Customer Service & Support
• Security Officer
• Security Officer (General)
• Security Guards