SECURITY GUARD- FULL TIME HALIFAX,NS

Job summary

The security guard observes and reports activities at an assigned client site to ensure the safety of property and personnel. They perform periodic patrols to check for irregularities and inspect fire control and protection equipment.

Job details

Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel. Makes periodic patrols to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment. Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises. Controls access to client site or facility through the admittance process Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked entrances and exits, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons. Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations. Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents. Prepares logs and reports as required. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity. Job Requirements With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following: seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly. Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. Additional physical requirements may include, frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable licensing requirements for Security Guards. #AF-EASTERNCANADA Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team. Securitas Canada's Mission: Securitas’ mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits. Securitas Aviation's Mission: Securitas Aviation ensures the safety of passengers all over the world providing thorough security checks at airports in Canada Our Values: Securitas’ core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are the foundation for our employees to build trust with customers, colleagues, and the surrounding community. Integrity: Securitas employees are honest and trusted by customers to safeguard their premises and valuables. We don’t compromise on integrity and create an open forum for our employees and customers to voice opinions, report improprieties, and share information. Vigilance: Seeing, hearing, and evaluating. A Securitas employee is always attentive and often notices things that others don’t. Their vigilance is necessary in order to be aware of potential risks or incidents that may take place on our customers’ premises. Helpfulness: As part of an on-going effort to ensure safety, Securitas employees are always ready to help if an incident occurs that requires intervention regardless of whether or not it is directly related to their job.

What you’ll do

The security guard observes and reports activities at an assigned client site to ensure the safety of property and personnel. They perform periodic patrols to check for irregularities and inspect fire control and protection equipment.

Requirements

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates must demonstrate integrity, vigilance, and a helpful attitude toward maintaining site security.

Listed skills

• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Security
• Surveillance
• Patrolling
• Incident reporting
• Safety compliance
• Risk assessment
• Fire control equipment inspection
• Communication
• Vigilance
• Integrity
• Equipment Inspection
• Compliance Risk
• Fire-Control Systems
• Incident Reporting
• Risk Management
• Relationship Building
• Site Security
• Honesty

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Security Guard
• Security Officer (General)
• Security Guards

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