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    SECURITY GUARD

    • Job Category:

      Other

        • City:

        Calgary

      • Province:

        AB

    • Status:

      Open

    • Types:

      Contract

    • Job Id:

      30063949

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    Description

    Our client in Calgary is looking for a Security Guard to join their team on a contract basis. Reporting to the Coordinator, Security, we need a security professional with a different approach to maintaining a safe and secure environment. This role accentuates the difference we make in our community by addressing all security concerns with a compassionate approach to resolving issues in a restraint-free approach.  We serve our clients with respect and dignity, and consciously choose not to exercise power or control against our valued clients. This is a relief position, and as such the shifts will be varied . If you think would excel in this position, please apply below.

    Job Responsibilities
    • Maintain a safe living and working environment through humility, respect and compassion
    • Aid new clients, volunteers, donors and members of the community at the main office and direct them to the appropriate avenues
    • Monitor premises, clients, community members, volunteers and staff via CCTV to ensure everyone has a safe and respectful living and working environment
    • Monitor the outside of the building for any illegal activity and taking appropriate action
    • Patrol of the building and floors while keeping in contact with the control room with the use of handheld radios
    • Prepare for shift change by relating any information to help assist the oncoming staff
    • Review the DVR regarding criminal activity and taking proper course of action
    • Required to keep your workstation clean and tidy
    • Deal with inquiries from staff, clients, and public
    • Respond to any security issues within the facility and the surrounding outside grounds
    • Perform any related activity that has been asked of by the on-shift supervisor

    Candidate Qualifications
    • Alberta Security License is a mandatory requirement
    • Completion of a college or university program in any of the following; human services, police sciences, criminology or other related programs is a definite asset
    • Previous work experience or background in military or law enforcement may replace formal education requirements
    • Experience working in distress and/or high-stress situations, which may include emergency response
    • Experience with CCTV, access control systems and fire response systems is a must
    • Experience in the human services field would be an asset
    • Experience working in a shift work environment preferred
    • Energetic and self-directed, with effective time management and organizational skills including the ability to deal with several priorities at the same time
    • Resiliency and stress tolerance and the ability to maintain composure, remain calm and focused when dealing with a high volume of volatile and stressful situations
    • The ability to make sound rational decisions based on information provided and employ critical thinking where information may not be clear
    • Security staff must show composure and humility when handling situations 
    • Must maintain a professional and positive working relationship with emergency services. (i.e. CPS, CTS, EMS, etc.)
    • Strong strategically focused analytical skills, good common sense; and capacity to provide leadership
    • Well-developed interpersonal, conflict resolution and negotiating skills
    • Resourcefulness and knowledge of community resources and social support systems
    • High morals, ethics and integrity

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