Security Guard – Veteran of Canadian Armed Forces, Canadian Military, RCMP, Police, Reservist

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About the role

  • Security Guard at Commissionaires Nova Scotia ensuring safety, security, and protection for clients. Engaging veteran personnel in critical roles across various environment.

Responsibilities

  • Protecting people, property, and information
  • Conducting on-foot perimeter and search patrols (inside and outdoors)
  • Monitoring and responding to alarm and security systems
  • Ensuring health and safety 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

Requirements

  • Be aged 19 or older;
  • Have eligibility to work in Canada;
  • 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 attain, a Government of Canada personnel security screening;
  • Have a valid Nova Scotia's Driver's License, or reliable transportation to/from the worksites.
  • Superior attention to detail with very good verbal communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Computer literacy, and/or an aptitude to learn is an asset
  • Mental alertness with an ability to:
  • demonstrate a strong work ethic and “Can Do” attitude
  • react calmly, quickly, and appropriately in any crisis
  • concentrate and remain alert for up to 12 hours
  • communicate observed characteristics/behaviour (good memory)
  • demonstrate problem-solving and sound judgement
  • Physical fitness with an ability to:
  • climb multiple flights of stairs with ease
  • navigate uneven terrain during foot patrols (in all weather conditions)
  • display good dexterity and balance
  • rely on all senses in assessing changes to the work environment

Benefits

  • Higher-than-industry pay rates
  • Health, drug, and dental benefits
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Vacation pay, plus five days personal time off
  • RRSP/TFSA matching
  • Free uniforms and equipment
  • High-quality, formal, and on-job training
  • Annual paid loyalty award
  • Education assistance funds and family scholarship programs
  • Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$18 - CA$22 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Tech skills

React

Location requirements

OnsiteHalifaxCanada

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