Security Guard - Night Patrol (CFAD) - Borden

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:  

Conducting safety and physical security checks (internal and external)

Ensure access control is followed and client property is secured

Monitor CCTV equipment

Maintain positive attitude and professional working relationships with employees, visitors and clients

Maintain high standards of personal appearance and deportment

Respond to alarms and utilization of alarm panels

Provide assistance to employees, clients and visitors

Complete daily logs and written reports as necessary

Ensure that the reception desk is monitored when not on patrol

Must be able to use electronic gadgets like cellphone, laptop etc.

Competently investigate suspicious activity, safety and fire hazards, and other security related situations

Communicate with operations/dispatch/mobile supervisor and co-workers

Record inspection findings in a concise factual manner

Ability to enforce the Trespass to Property Act when needed

Ensure strict access control. Check IDs, sign in clients, visitors, and contractors

Complete the site reporting requirements

Respond to emergencies and building alarms (e.g. elevator entrapments, medical emergencies, etc.)

Provide escort to departments/buildings on site

Backup for the Card Access Office

Ensure all CGL Policies and Procedures are maintained and followed

Ensure all Health and Safety protocols are followed and maintained

Other duties as assigned

WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOU TO OFFER US:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

*MUST* Ontario Security Guard License

*MUST* Valid First Aid and CPR certificate

Ability to obtain a DND 404 Driver's Permit

Ability to stand/sit/walk for long periods of time

Ability to complete frequent patrols

Ability to speak/read/communicate in English (fluently), ability to speak French is consider an asset

Excellent customer service and reception skills

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

*MUST* Have the ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance (resident in Canada 10 years or longer, clean record, clean credit history)

WHAT THE JOB OFFERS YOU:

Job type: Full-time

Hourly Rate of Pay: $22.98 per hour

Hours of work: 1900 to 0700hrs

Location: CFB Borden, Borden, 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.