JOB COMPETITION # : C.U.P.E. 4400D / 24 / 019
POSTED : June 28, 2024
DEADLINE : 4 : 30 p.m. July 5, 2024
PART-TIME SECURITY GUARD
1 Temporary Position
CUPE Local 4400, Unit D 12 Months
Base Rate of Pay : $31.22 $36.74 per hour
THIS POSTING IS BEING ADVERTISED INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY AT THIS TIME
Reporting to the Physical Plant Security Coordinator, the Part-time Security Guard (Temporary) will be responsible for ensuring protection of all TDSB properties and its assets and the safety of all TDSB staff, students and community members as they relate to TDSB properties.
This position will assist Operations, Maintenance and Community Use management staff by reporting / investigating situations on Board sites that are potentially of an illegal / criminal nature.
This is a temporary position expected to last for a minimum of 3 months with the possibility of an extension. Upon completion of this temporary assignment, the Temporary Posting guidelines in the CUPE Unit D Collective Agreement will apply.
Summary of Duties :
- Respond to and investigate alarms
- Conduct physical checks of TDSB properties
- Respond to community complaints related to TDSB properties
- Assist Emergency Services
- Respond to medical emergencies on board property and provide first aid / CPR as required
- Liaise with all TDSB staff
- Intervene in prohibited / illegal activities on TDSB properties
- May be required to restrain and / or detain persons involved in criminal activity on TDSB property
- Liaise with school administration
- Monitor / control access and use of TDSB properties
- Communicate with police and fire department, providing and requesting information as necessary
- Dispatch security guards via two-way radio communications system and direct them through their response to incidents
- Ensure adequate computer records of patrols and incidents are initiated, maintained and / or completed
- Maintain communications with Security Group Leader as necessary or as directed
- Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications :
- Two-year community college diploma and certificate in law enforcement with one to two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Sound understanding of law enforcement
- Working knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada, the Trespass to Property Act, the Liquor License Act of Ontario, municipal by-laws
- Experience with technical and operational aspects of alarm systems
- Experience dealing with confrontation and violence
- Experience with diverse social and cultural needs in the community
- Experience in reacting to emergency situations
- Experience recognizing criminal offences and evidence, and the preservation of such evidence
- Ability to work in emotionally-charged environments such as large public gatherings
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to undertake first-line response independently in emergency situations
Mandatory Requirements :
- Must possess a non-probationary class G Driver’s Licence to operate Board vehicles. (Applicants are asked to supply a current Drivers Abstract)
- Must possess and maintain a valid Ontario Security Licence
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification
Special Requirements :
- Current Applicable Certification e.g. Use of Force (provincial standard) would be an asset
- Ability to stand / walk for extended periods
- Must wear uniform including safety equipment as required
Location : This position will be initially located at 140 Borough Drive (wheelchair accessible)
Hours of Work : 24 hours per week :
11 : 00 pm to 11 : 00 am Friday & Saturday (plus Statutory Holidays)
11 : 00 am to 11 : 00 pm Saturday & Sunday (plus Statutory Holidays)
Work Year : 12 month
Notes :
- Applicants must submit a valid, current copy of all required licences or certifications.
- It is the Applicant’s responsibility to ensure their resume and covering letter is received prior to 4 : 30 p.m. on the closing date.
- At the current time, this position is being advertised both internally and externally, therefore, should there be no qualified applicants from within, external candidates will be considered.
- Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
Application Process :
Submit your application in résumé form with a covering letter, and required credentials (Security Guard Licence, Driver’s Licence & Abstract, First Aid & CPR) in one complete PDF document as opposed to attaching multiple documents.
MS Word (.doc, .docx) can also be accepted (Max document size is 10MB.)
- Résumés should indicate qualifications, ability, and experience applicable to this position.
- Your application must include :
- Your employee number (if applicable)
- Job Competition number : 4400D / 24 / 019
- A copy of your qualifications as listed under the Mandatory Requirements and Special Requirements section (only qualified applicants will be considered)
Interested candidates are required to comple te the questionnaire online and upload your document ( Résumé, Cover letter, and required credentials) by clicking on Apply Now .
Your application should be submitted no later than 4 : 30 pm on July 5, 2024. Applications received after the deadline will be considered late.
Information regarding accessibility to TDSB locations is available at :
http : / / www.tdsb.on.ca / AboutUs / Accessibility / Employment.aspx
The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring and promotion practices. We strive to provide accommodation needs consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the hiring process.
The Toronto District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Truth, Reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve.
We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at TDSB.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applications will not be acknowledged in writing.