Security Officer

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The Opportunity

THE ORGANIZATION :

At Events East Group we proudly manage and operate the Halifax Convention Centre Scotiabank Centre and Scotiabank Centre Box Office . Our people and our community make us the favoured event destination for our guests. Whether were attracting large delegations or hosting an elite group of athletes for an international competition we are a catalyst for new opportunities and connections between Nova Scotia and the world.

THE POSITION :

Events East Group is now inviting applications for the position of Security Officer with our Security Services team .

Reporting to the Manager Security Services the Security Officer plays a vital role in maintaining a safe and secure environment across Events East Group facilities. This position ensures effective access management continuous monitoring and timely response to any security or safety concerns supporting overall operational integrity and the well-being of all occupants. Flexibility is essential as shift scheduling is based on events and operational needs.

THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Operations :

• Directly administer and manage security access control platform (Kantech) :
• Control access to facility meeting room doors as well as service corridors and stairwells including pre-programming based on event requirements (Momentus).
• Pre-program passenger elevator requirements on a case-by-case basis; managing on-site changes and requests.
• Monitor cameras for event and facility concerns threats or other situations.
• Actively monitor Active Threat System (ATS); manually activating the system as required.
• Manage Intrusion Detection and Fire System at Scotiabank Centre (Simplex).
• Perform regular facility inspections including front-of-house spaces back-of-house spaces emergency exit routes and limited exterior areas noting and - where possible mitigating - safety security or property risks. Escalate concerns as necessary.
• Support Incident Command System (CACF platform operation during fire alarms personnel and guest evacuations medical emergency responses etc.) in accordance with Events East policies procedures and SDSs.
• Answer incoming calls to Security Operations Centre including facility emergency phones.
• Respond swiftly to calls for deployment or other support calls from front-of-house staff.
• Investigate alarm trips (e.g. : fire alarm activation points one-off activation of a Nightlock etc.) as required.
• Support facility policies and procedures during move-in and move-outs (e.g. : enforcement of non-use of passenger elevators escalators or Argyle Entrance).
• Review event programming regularly for changes; manage work orders including updating actuals and closing orders.
• Maintain positive working relationships with official security partner staff.
• Act as a positive role model for all staff members in job performance work ethic and disposition.
• Foster positive relationships with all teams championing organizational values and recognizing colleagues who demonstrate supporting behaviors.
• Actively constructively participate in meetings projects and working groups as assigned and directed.
• Participate actively in all training and development initiatives.
• Support adoption of new technologies and technical skills as they are introduced to the department.
• Accept constructive performance feedback and coaching; independently apply self-improvement actions as appropriate.
• Other duties as required.

Administration :

Health & Safety :

THE PERKS AND BENEFITS :

Discounts

THE PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Post-secondary education is considered an asset.

Events East is committed to a workforce that is free of discrimination values diversity and is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians racially visible persons women in non-traditional positions persons with disabilities Indigenous persons and persons from the 2SLGBTQIA community. We encourage applicants to self-identify.

During the recruitment process applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Any applicant invited to participate in testing or an interview and who requires an accommodation should discuss their needs in confidence with the hiring manager when contacted to move forward in the hiring process.

TO APPLY : Apply via Career Beacon.

APPLICATION DEADLINE : Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For further information please visit our website at

A little bit about us

Events East

Events East Group is a special purpose government agency that manages and operates the Halifax Convention Centre and Scotiabank Centre. We are an impact-focused organization known for attracting and hosting the best events in the region generating economic impact and driving community vibrancy. We were created as part of a government partnership between the Province of Nova Scotia and Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and we work in collaboration with them to manage our business in a responsible and transparent manner.

MISSION : WE CONNECT THE WORLD TO NOVA SCOTIA BY CREATING MEMORABLE EVENT EXPERIENCES.

VISION : OUR PEOPLE AND OUR COMMUNITY MAKE US THE FAVOURED EVENT DESTINATION FOR OUR GUESTS.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

CCTV,Customer Service,Communication skills,Computer Skills,ICD Coding,Military Experience,Law Enforcement,NIST Standards,Security,DoD Experience,RMF,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1