Accommodations Security Guard (Full Time position)
About The Position
Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is the province’s leading provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. We are a part of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, employing over 22,000 commissionaires across Canada. Our mission is to provide meaningful employment for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, their families, and anyone else who wants to contribute to the security and well-being of Nova Scotians. We are recognized for providing the highest quality of security services in Nova Scotia, with global certifications for our exceptional customer service, management standards, and environmental stewardship. We strive to continually improve and leverage technology in the security industry across Nova Scotia.
Requirements
- Be aged 19 or older
- Be a Permanent Resident of Canada or Canadian Citizen
- Not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted
- Be able to provide fingerprints and complete a criminal record check
- Be eligible to apply for and successfully obtain a Government of Canada Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance
- Be able to communicate effectively in English
- Mental alertness with an ability to react calmly, quickly, and appropriately in any crisis
- Mental alertness with an ability to concentrate and remain alert for up to 12 hours
- Mental alertness with an ability to communicate observed characteristics/behaviours (good memory)
- Mental alertness with an ability to demonstrate problem-solving and sound judgement
- Physical fitness with an ability to climb multiple flights of stairs with ease
- Physical fitness with an ability to navigate uneven terrain during foot patrols (in all weather conditions)
- Physical fitness with an ability to display good dexterity and balance
- Physical fitness with an ability to rely on all senses in assessing changes to the work environment
- Superior attention to detail
- Very good verbal communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
Nice To Haves
- The ability to work in both official languages would be considered an asset
- Computer literacy, and/or an aptitude to learn is an asset
- Achievement of First Aid certification
- Successful completion of the Commissionaires Security Officer Course (online and/or in-class)
Responsibilities
- Protecting people, property, and information
- Operate reception centre, bookings, reservations, room allocations, identification checks and verification
- Accommodations facility maintenance
- Conducting on-foot perimeter and search patrols (inside and outdoors)
- Monitoring and responding to alarm and security systems
- Ensuring the health and safety of self and others in the workplace
- Adhering to CNS’ Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, systems, and practices (and those of the Clients we serve)
- Respecting CNS policies, Site Work Instructions, and Site Supervisor’s direction
- Other functions may include patrolling, reception/administration, reporting, emergency management and access control
Benefits
- Competitive pay rate
- Health, drug, and dental benefits
- Life and accident insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Commissionaires Retirement Savings Program (RRSP/TFSA matching)
- Free uniforms and equipment (if applicable)
- High-quality, formal, and paid on-the-job training
- Annual paid loyalty award
- Education assistance funds and family scholarship programs
- Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
