Bilingual Security Guard - Toronto

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Job type:  Security/Access Control Guard

Reports to: Site Supervisor/Regional Manager

Anticipated start date: ASAP

Posting Close Date: Until filled

Hourly Rate of Pay:  $25.90/hr

Hours of work: 0900-1700 (working hours/day 7.5hrs, 30min Unpaid Meal Breaks)

Shifts: Monday - Friday

Location: 130 King St, Toronto, Ontario

Accessible by Transit: Yes

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Ensure access control policies and procedures are followed and client property is secured

Monitor CCTV cameras and alarm systems

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 in English and French

Respond to alarms and calls for assistance

Provide assistance to employees, clients and visitors

Assist Security staff when needed

Make sure the Security Desk is always monitored

Able to operate a computer with email and Microsoft Office systems

Other duties as may be required by the client or site supervisor

REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

MUST have valid Ontario Security Guard License

MUST have valid First Aid and CPR certificate

Mandatory – Must be able to obtain a Level II Secret Clearance (resident in Canada 10 years or longer, clean record, clean credit history)

MUST be Fluent in French

Must obtain a Enhanced Reliability Clearance through the client

The ability to stand for long periods of time and complete frequent patrols

Good understanding of computers

Customer service/reception/administrative skills

The ability to work alone while maintaining a high level of service to the client is essential

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, can multitask and be a professional who takes pride in your dress, deportment and performance.

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.