Security Guard - Markham

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 dedication to meeting the needs of both our clients and employees strengthens their loyalty and contributes to the overall success of our organization.

WHAT OUR EXCEPTIONAL COMMISSIONAIRES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Execute screening procedures for personnel, equipment, and material entering and leaving the site, ensuring the Client's property is secured.
• Monitor network video systems.
• Perform access control alarm monitoring and response.
• Manage access card printing and distribution.
• Create and verify contractor access tickets and provide escort as required.
• Execute asset management procedures in accordance with Post Orders.
• Execute key management procedures in accordance with Post Orders.
• Conduct property patrols of client locations in accordance with site instructions.
• Liaise with Police, Fire, and EMS as appropriate during incidents.
• Complete patrol and incident reports using reporting software and paper reports as required.
• Maintain professionalism at all times during interactions.
• Complete all assigned training in a timely manner.
• Be available to adjust your schedule as required to support the needs of the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager
  

WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOU TO OFFER US:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• *MUST*ValidOntario Security Guard License
• *MUST*Valid WSIB accredited First Aid and CPR certificate
• Strong computer skills, particularly with the MS Office suite
• Ability to learn and operate security management and CRM software.
• Proficiency in using MS Teams and One Note
• Ability to stand/sit/walk for long periods of time
• Excellent customer service and reception skills
  
• Preferred Police Foundations diploma
• Preferred Post Secondary Certificate

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Medical and Dental
• Employee assistance program
• Family assistance program
• Coaching and counselling support

WHAT THE JOB OFFERS YOU:

• Rate of Pay: $21.22 per hour
• No. of Positions: 2
• This is a backfill position. The successful candidate must be flexible and available to cover a variety of shifts: Weekdays (Monday to Friday): 0700 - 1500, 1500 - 2300, 2300 - 0700, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday): 0700 - 1900, 1900 - 0700
  
• Location: 4175 14th Avenue, Markham

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR COMMSSIONAIRES:

As a front-line representative of our company and clients 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.

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.