City of Pickering - Library Civic Complex - Part Time Security Guard

Overview

Position : Security Guard

Site : City of Pickering - Library Civic Complex

City : Pickering, Ontario

Status : Part Time

Hours : Saturdays (0915-1715) & Sundays (1215-1715)

Pay Rate : $20.00 / an hour

Paladin Security : Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place! Do you have superior customer service skills and a passion for helping people?

Are you able to think quickly on your feet and defuse difficult situations? Your track record of handling a great deal of responsibility combined with your varied life experience and enthusiasm for a job well done make you an ideal candidate for our team! The Paladin Difference starts with our officers;

we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Job Skills / Requirements

Job Description :

• Be an accurate and dependable resource having knowledge about services on campus
• Be able to comprehend and demonstrate competencies of City of Pickering and the Security policies and procedures with an ability to use a customer service approach
• Be attentive to the needs of the visitors and as well as be able to build relationships with the city community.
• Be able to keep an open and objective mind, remembering the city's diverse community.
• Encourage a safe and supportive environment.
• Assist visitors, and employee during crisis and contact the necessary emergency services as needed
• Frequently inspect the facility for damage and report to management.
• Ensure that the property is safe by ensuring all security measures are functioning properly.

Job Duties

• Ability to work alone or in a team
• Enthusiastically conducts proactive patrols, and be able to address policy breeches, and note facility concerns.
• Ability to write detailed incident reports for all emergency and day to day activities
• Attend and investigate security alarms and emergencies in a timely and professional manner as not to create a panic amongst the public
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors and other persons
• Ability to de-escalate a crisis situation, provide support and liaise with emergency personnel including; police, fire and paramedic resources.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Logging in / out of Key, Radio and pager audits
• Handle Lost & Found items and inquiries
• Report any unsafe working conditions in any / all departments
• Ability to provide first aid and medical response when required to any person(s)
• Respond to all types of occurrences.
• Patrol Civic Centre interior and exterior, including boiler room patrols
• Excellent Deportment

Job Requirements

• Minimum One (1) year Security Guard experience in a municipal government or corporate environment would be an asset.
• Vulnerable Sector check required.
• Post-Secondary education in a related field would be an asset.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have a customer service oriented attitude
• Must possess a valid Security License for the Province of Ontario
• Must possess a current First Aid / CPR certification
• Must possess a current NVCI certification
• Must possess a valid Use of Force certification
• Physical Demands; excessive walking, standing, exposed to all weather conditions and extreme temperatures
• Patrol assigned area on foot or on bicycle
• Utilize two-way radio and comput15.25er applications
• Excellent verbal and written English communications skills required. Bilingual and Multilingual applicants preferred.
• Previous knowledge of Perspective reporting software an asset
• Previous knowledge of C-Cure / S2 access control software an asset
• Must participate in professional development and on site leveling system requirements
• SafeTalk and / or ASIST training would be an asset
• Must be flexible with shift availability (security operates 24 hours / day)
• Previous experience or training within a loss prevention / security field preferred
• Must complete all required site training within 30 day of on-site hire date
• Additional job-related task and duties as assigned

Site Benefits

• Free parking available for successful applicant
• Industry leading and recognized certified professional development opportunities for successful applicant

Education Requirements (Any)

High School Diploma / GED

Certification Requirements (Any)

Standard First Aid, CPR Level C

Valid Ontario Security License

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity.

Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed.

If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Benefits : Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability

This job reports to the Client Service Manager

This is a Full-Time position 2nd Shift , Weekends .

Number of Openings for this position : 1