Security Guard - City of St. John's - Temporary Full Time Overnights
Top Benefits
About the role
Security Guard – City of St. John’s – Temporary Full Time Overnights
Province
Newfoundland & Labrador City/Town
St. John's Closing Date
July 4, 2025 Hours
Temporary Full Time until September. Shifts 12:00am-8:00am
THE ROLE:
Commissionaires NL provides Security Services to the City of St. John’s. We are hiring for a temporary full time security guard to work at city hall.
WHO WE ARE
Commissionaires NL is the province’s not-for-profit provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. We are an independent member of Commissionaires Canada, our parent federation employing over 22,000 nationwide. We exist to provide meaningful employment for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, their families, and anyone else who wants to contribute to the security and well-being of Newfoundland & Labrador.
We are recognized with global certifications for our exceptional customer service, management standards, and environmental stewardship.
WHAT WE OFFER
A sought-after employer and community partner, we can help you achieve your goals through challenging work, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. We strive to continually improve and leverage technology to support our growing customer base across Newfoundland & Labrador.
THE BENEFITS:
Higher-than-industry pay rates
Health & drug benefits for eligible employees
Free uniforms and equipment
High-quality, formal, and on-job training
Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include but are not limited to:
Foot Patrols of City buildings & attached parking garage. Buildings are in close proximity to each other
Camera monitoring
Access Control
Ensuring the buildings are secure
WHO WE’RE SEEKING
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Be professional, reliable and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
Be able to communicate effectively
Be able to obtain a Clear Police Conduct & Vulnerable Sector Check
Be able to complete extended foot patrols
Driver’s license
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
The selected candidate will be professional and detail driven individual with a strong work ethic and “can do” attitude. Both physical and mental fitness is required. This often involves working in all types of environment conditions at varying times throughout the day or night.
Key qualifications and skills to be successful include but are not limited to:
Mental alertness with ability to:
React calmly, quickly, and appropriately in any crisis
Concentrate and remain alert for up to 12 hours
Communicate observed characteristics/behaviours
Demonstrate problem-solving and sound judgement
Physical fitness with ability to:
Navigate uneven terrain during foot patrols (in all weather conditions)
Superior attention to detail with very good verbal communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
READY TO JOIN US?
Commissionaires NL is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from equity seeking communities to self-identify.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Apply Now
All job applicants must be residents of Canada.
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City/Town *
Postal Code *
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Commissionaires careers page
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Agreement *
I have read and completed this application in full. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the answers given to the foregoing questions and the statements made by me in this application are correct and complete. I understand that misrepresentation of facts in this application may result in disqualification or dismissal. Commissionaires is an equal opportunity employer.
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About Commissionaires
Commissionaires is a national not-for-profit organization that provides security services in 1,200 communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast. We have 15 independent Divisions, each serving our social mandate to provide meaningful employment to veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, first responders, and anyone interested in improving the security and well-being of Canada.
90% of our revenues go back to our employees in the form of wages and benefits. Offerings vary between Divisions. Please verify with your hiring manager what options are available to you.
Security Guard - City of St. John's - Temporary Full Time Overnights
Top Benefits
About the role
Security Guard – City of St. John’s – Temporary Full Time Overnights
Province
Newfoundland & Labrador City/Town
St. John's Closing Date
July 4, 2025 Hours
Temporary Full Time until September. Shifts 12:00am-8:00am
THE ROLE:
Commissionaires NL provides Security Services to the City of St. John’s. We are hiring for a temporary full time security guard to work at city hall.
WHO WE ARE
Commissionaires NL is the province’s not-for-profit provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. We are an independent member of Commissionaires Canada, our parent federation employing over 22,000 nationwide. We exist to provide meaningful employment for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, their families, and anyone else who wants to contribute to the security and well-being of Newfoundland & Labrador.
We are recognized with global certifications for our exceptional customer service, management standards, and environmental stewardship.
WHAT WE OFFER
A sought-after employer and community partner, we can help you achieve your goals through challenging work, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. We strive to continually improve and leverage technology to support our growing customer base across Newfoundland & Labrador.
THE BENEFITS:
Higher-than-industry pay rates
Health & drug benefits for eligible employees
Free uniforms and equipment
High-quality, formal, and on-job training
Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include but are not limited to:
Foot Patrols of City buildings & attached parking garage. Buildings are in close proximity to each other
Camera monitoring
Access Control
Ensuring the buildings are secure
WHO WE’RE SEEKING
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Be professional, reliable and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
Be able to communicate effectively
Be able to obtain a Clear Police Conduct & Vulnerable Sector Check
Be able to complete extended foot patrols
Driver’s license
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
The selected candidate will be professional and detail driven individual with a strong work ethic and “can do” attitude. Both physical and mental fitness is required. This often involves working in all types of environment conditions at varying times throughout the day or night.
Key qualifications and skills to be successful include but are not limited to:
Mental alertness with ability to:
React calmly, quickly, and appropriately in any crisis
Concentrate and remain alert for up to 12 hours
Communicate observed characteristics/behaviours
Demonstrate problem-solving and sound judgement
Physical fitness with ability to:
Navigate uneven terrain during foot patrols (in all weather conditions)
Superior attention to detail with very good verbal communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
READY TO JOIN US?
Commissionaires NL is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from equity seeking communities to self-identify.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Apply Now
All job applicants must be residents of Canada.
Name *
Email Address *
Phone *
City/Town *
Postal Code *
Message
Résumé *
Choose File
No file chosen
How did you hear about this position? *
Select an option
Indeed
Social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X)
Digital ad on the internet
Ad in a newspaper or magazine
Word of mouth (from veteran or CAF member)
Word of mouth (from a Commissionaires employee)
Commissionaires careers page
Other
Select an option
Agreement *
I have read and completed this application in full. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the answers given to the foregoing questions and the statements made by me in this application are correct and complete. I understand that misrepresentation of facts in this application may result in disqualification or dismissal. Commissionaires is an equal opportunity employer.
Send
About Commissionaires
Commissionaires is a national not-for-profit organization that provides security services in 1,200 communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast. We have 15 independent Divisions, each serving our social mandate to provide meaningful employment to veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, first responders, and anyone interested in improving the security and well-being of Canada.
90% of our revenues go back to our employees in the form of wages and benefits. Offerings vary between Divisions. Please verify with your hiring manager what options are available to you.