Security Guard - 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:

• 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 
• Conduct Roving Exterior and Interior building roving patrols.
• Manage Linen
• Conduct March Outs

• Other duties as assigned  

WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOU TO OFFER US:

• *MUST*  Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• *MUST* Valid WSIB accredited First Aid and CPR certificate
  
• *MUST* Have the ability to obtain Reliability (Level I) Security clearance (resident in Canada 5 years or longer, clean criminal record, clean credit history)
• The ability to work alone while maintaining a high level of service to the client is essential
• High attention to detail
  

WHAT THE JOB OFFERS YOU: 

• Job Type: Full time 
• Hourly Rate of Pay: $24.35 per hour
• Location: CFB Borden 
• Hours of work: Rotating 12 hour shifts 06:00 to 18:00hrs and 1800 to 0600hrs 

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, can multitask and be a professional who takes pride in your dress, deportment and performance.

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.