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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
Job summary
The security guard is responsible for monitoring client property, managing access control, and conducting regular interior and exterior foot patrols. They must also maintain accurate daily logs, respond to alarms, and provide professional assistance to employees and visitors.
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 upcoming 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: Ensure access control policies and procedures are followed and client property is secured Monitor CCTV cameras Maintain positive attitude and professional working relationships with employees, visitors and clients Complete site reporting requirements, daily logs and written reports Maintain high standards of personal appearance and deportment Maintain effective communication Respond to alarms and calls for assistance Provide assistance to employees, clients and visitors Regular interior and exterior foot patrols Other duties as may be required by the client or site supervisor WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOU TO OFFER US: Ontario Secondary School Diploma *MUST* Valid Ontario Security Guard License *MUST* Valid First Aid and CPR certificate *MUST* be able to obtain a Reliability (Level I) Security Clearance- minimum 5 Years of Residency in Canada The ability to stand for long periods of time and complete frequent patrols The ability to work alone while maintaining a high level of service to the client is essential WHAT THE JOB OFFERS YOU: Hourly Rate of Pay: $20.25 per hour Hours of work: This is a backfill position. The selected candidate must be available to work a variety of shifts, including days, afternoons, overnights, and weekends. Location: 450 Leitz Road, Midland, Ontario WHAT WE OFFER YOU: Medical and Dental Employee assistance program Family Assistance program Coaching and counselling support 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 monitoring client property, managing access control, and conducting regular interior and exterior foot patrols. They must also maintain accurate daily logs, respond to alarms, and provide professional assistance to employees and visitors.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and a valid Ontario Security Guard License. Additionally, applicants must hold a valid First Aid and CPR certificate and be able to obtain a Level I Security Clearance.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Employee assistance program
- Family Assistance program
- Coaching and counselling support
Listed skills
- Customer service · Preferred
- Conflict Resolution · Preferred
- Multitasking · Preferred
- Reliability · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Access control
- CCTV monitoring
- Security reporting
- Foot patrols
- Alarm response
- Customer service
- Professional communication
- Conflict resolution
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Security Clearance
- Access Controls
- Support Services
- Coaching
- Positivity
- Effective Communication
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
- Alarm Devices
- First Aid Certification
- Closed-Circuit Television Systems (CCTV)
- Security Guard License
Job areas
- Security & Safety
- Government & Public Sector
- Security Guard
- Security Officer (General)
- Security Guards
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