Security Guard - Toronto

Commissionaires Great Lakes•Toronto, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Must hold a Valid Ontario Security Guard License.
Valid WSIB accredited First Aid and CPR certificate
Must be able to obtain a Level II (Secret) Clearance (resident in Canada 10 years or longer, clean record, clean credit history)
Ability to stand/sit for a longer period of time.
Good communication and crowd controlling skills needed
Strong customer service/administrative skills
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, have the ability to multitask and be a professional who takes pride in your dress, deportment and performance at all times.

Responsibilities

Ensuring access control is followed and client property is secured, escorting visitors as required.
Maintaining positive attitude and professional working relationships with employees, visitors and clients
Stay back over the regular hours till the last client exit the premises
Maintaining high standards of personal appearance and deportment
Communicates clearly and professionally with individuals and groups to ensure smooth operations
Good Radio communication
Responding to alarms and utilization of alarm panels
Completing daily logs and written reports as necessary
Perform crowd control using de‑escalation techniques
Ability to stand outdoors if required
Making sure the Reception desk is always monitored
Other duties as may be required by the client or site supervisor