Security Guard - Gravenhurst

Job summary

The security guard is responsible for conducting interior and exterior patrols, monitoring contractor activities, and ensuring site regulations are followed. They must also provide assistance to employees and visitors while maintaining accurate daily logs and reports.

Job details

INTRODUCTION: Commissionaires Great Lakes (CGL) is a private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1925 on a mandate that prioritizes providing meaningful employment for veterans and others committed to the well being of Canadians primarily in security guard and related services. Spanning Central and Southwestern Ontario, our services are customized to respond to the dynamic and evolving security needs of both private and public sector clients. These include uniformed guard, mobile response and support services, by-law enforcement and identification services. We are currently seeking a Commissionaire to join our growing team. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Your commitment to serving the needs of our clients and employees will encourage client and employee loyalty and enhance our organization’s success. WHAT OUR EXCEPTIONAL COMMISSIONAIRES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR: Responsibilities of this role may include, but are not limited to: Escorting contractors as required Observe contactor tools and vehicles to make sure they are kept safely away from the inmates Ensuring contractors adhere to the regulations Maintain positive attitude and professional working relationships with employees, visitors and clients Maintain high standards of personal appearance and deportment. Provide assistance to employees, clients and visitors Complete daily logs and written reports as necessary Conduct interior and exterior patrols of the property Job duties primarily take place outdoors Other duties as may be required by the client or site supervisor WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOU TO OFFER US: *MUST* Valid Ontario Security Guard License *MUST* Valid WSIB approved First Aid and CPR certificate *MUST* be able to obtain a Reliability (Level I) Security Clearance (requires 5 years of residency in Canada) *MUST* Comfortable wearing PPE specified by client such as hard hat and safety boots Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time Ability to complete frequent patrols Ability to work outdoors regardless of weather conditions Ability to speak/read/communicate in English (fluently), ability to speak French is consider an asset Excellent customer service WHAT WE OFFER YOU: Medical and Dental Employee assistance program Family Assistance program Coaching and counselling support WHAT THE JOB OFFERS YOU: Job Type: Full-time Rate of Pay: $23.42 per hour Working Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Location: 2000 Beaver Creek Drive, Gravenhurst, Ontario WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR COMMSSIONAIRES: As a front-line representative of our company and client’s site you must be highly reliable, work well under pressure, able to work with minimal supervision, have the ability to multitask and be a professional who takes pride in your dress, deportment and performance at all times. We would like to thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Commissionaires Great Lakes (CGL) is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.

What you’ll do

The security guard is responsible for conducting interior and exterior patrols, monitoring contractor activities, and ensuring site regulations are followed. They must also provide assistance to employees and visitors while maintaining accurate daily logs and reports.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Ontario Security Guard License, a WSIB-approved First Aid and CPR certificate, and be able to obtain a Level I Security Clearance. The role requires the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and stand or walk for long periods.

Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Employee assistance program • Family Assistance program • Coaching and counselling support

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Security guard
• Patrol
• Report writing
• Customer service
• First aid
• CPR
• Communication
• Professionalism
• Multitasking
• Site security
• Support Services
• Security Guard License
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Positivity
• First Aid Certification
• Customer Service
• Employee Assistance Programs
• English Language
• French Language
• Coaching
• Security Clearance

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Government & Public Sector
• Security Guard
• Security Officer (General)
• Security Guards