Security Guard

What you'll do :

Reporting to the Manager, Physical Security & Gatehouse Operations. The Security Guard will act as first line of response for all security related incidents and inquiries including transportation transactions through our Gatehouses within GTA Operations Supply Chain locations.

• Check all vehicles and visitors in and out of the Distribution Centre yard and perform vehicle searches as appropriate.
• Watch for and report irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards and emergency situations; contact emergency responders, such as police, fire and / or ambulance personnel, and escalate to leadership as outlined in standard operating procedures.
• Provide overall yard security; through patrols, observation and reporting and perform building security duties as assigned.
• Monitor closed circuit television to ensure security of facilities and company property.
• Confirm security, compliance and integrity of commercial vehicle loads and support compliance with legislated guidelines for the transportation of Dangerous Goods.
• Assist with reconciliation of Yard Checks and trailer locates.
• Accurately report on key security measurements through detailed report and record keeping.
• Communicate and support the movement of commercial vehicles in / out of shipping and receiving areas and provide needed support to other areas within the Toronto Operations sites including : transportation, vehicle control, dispatch office and other key areas as identified.
• Confirm all loads inbound and outbound for verification of seal compliance and load integrity.

Hours and Location of Work :

Pre-Requisites :

Provincially licensed to work as a Security Guard in the Province of Ontario.

Valid Security License.

Must meet all physical requirements of the job (Medium Physical requirements) including standing and or walking for extended periods of time and the ability to do overhead lifting.

Must have a proven record of superior attendance standards.

Must undergo a yearly criminal and credit background check with successful results (bondable).

Valid Class G Driver’s License in good standing. Abstract to be provided.

What you bring :

Post-secondary diploma in Security and Law Enforcement, or 2 years Security experience in Transportation / Distribution environment.

Capable of working in a team environment with minimum supervision.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and a strong customer service orientation.

Strong attention to detail through observation and patrol and able to demonstrate superior and accurate report writing skills.

Ability to effectively handle stressful and potentially threatening incidents with the highest degree of professionalism.

Ability to follow and enforce safety and security regulations and procedures.

Ability to handle private and confidential information.

Computer proficiency : Microsoft products and other security related systems