Retail Tactical Security Guard
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job Description
Blackbird Security Inc is a quickly-growing company currently looking to hire Tactical Security Guards in Toronto, ON.
Blackbird is a fast-growing company and has built a reputation for excellence by setting the standards for superior performance and excellent customer service. We are committed to bettering the community by providing excellent security services which fit the unique needs of our clients and the communities we serve. Our company provides security services to a wide range of clients all over the country including retail stores, high end retail sites, warehouses, corporate offices, construction sites, campuses, municipal offices and many more.
Why work with Blackbird?
With Blackbird, you would have an opportunity to grow your career and be part of a fast growing national security company, with the potential for great career advancements. We also offer competitive wages and flexible working schedules.
What's in it for you?
As a Tactical Guard you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and protection of a company's employees, visitors, and associated property. You will be tasked with patrolling a designated area, responding to safety and security threats, and establishing a security presence.
Duties And Responsibilities
Ability To Commute/relocate
Blackbird Security Inc is a quickly-growing company currently looking to hire Tactical Security Guards in Toronto, ON.
Blackbird is a fast-growing company and has built a reputation for excellence by setting the standards for superior performance and excellent customer service. We are committed to bettering the community by providing excellent security services which fit the unique needs of our clients and the communities we serve. Our company provides security services to a wide range of clients all over the country including retail stores, high end retail sites, warehouses, corporate offices, construction sites, campuses, municipal offices and many more.
Why work with Blackbird?
With Blackbird, you would have an opportunity to grow your career and be part of a fast growing national security company, with the potential for great career advancements. We also offer competitive wages and flexible working schedules.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive wages
- Flexible schedules
- Paid training and growth opportunities to succeed in your role
- Career advancement opportunities through promotion from within
- Recognition programs and bonuses
- Goodlife Fitness Gym Membership - 25% discount on all membership fees (all tiers), $0 enrollment fees and share with one family member (post completion of the probationary period)
As a Tactical Guard you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and protection of a company's employees, visitors, and associated property. You will be tasked with patrolling a designated area, responding to safety and security threats, and establishing a security presence.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Maintaining safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel
- Patrol designated areas in accordance with outlined security procedures
- Complete incident reports and required documentation for all security incidents
- Identify potential security risks and respond accordingly
- Ability to stand or foot patrol for 8-12 hours
- Ability to escort trespassers away from client premises
- Defuse potentially volatile situations and intervene when necessary
- Respond to emergencies and incidents within designated areas promptly and according to policy
- Escalate emergency situations to law enforcement as needed
- Providing great customer service to clients, tenants, and patrons
- Identify, monitor and approach subjects who may have unpaid merchandise
- Document theft and other security violations
- Ability to respond well to emergency situations
- Ability to work without close supervision
- Valid Security License
- Experience with arrests and detaining shoplifters preferred
- Knowledge of all 5 steps to an arrest/detainment of a shoplifter is an asset
- Valid Driver's license and own vehicle is an asset
- Previous experience in security is an asset.
- Must be proficient in the English language, spoken, written, and via electronics
- Superior observational skills
- Willingness to attend meeting and trainings to improve skills
- Knowledgeable on safety processes and procedures
- Use of Force certification is an asset
Ability To Commute/relocate
- Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
- Retail Store Tactical Security: 2 years (required)
- Security License (required)
- First Aid and CPR (required)
- Use of Force Certification (preferred)
- Toronto, ON (required)
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Responsibilities
Patrol assigned retail areas, monitor customers and premises, identify security risks and suspected theft, and respond to incidents or emergencies. Maintain a safe environment, document security incidents, provide customer service, and escalate emergencies to law enforcement when necessary.
Requirements
Requires a valid security license, First Aid and CPR, two years of retail store tactical security experience, and proficiency in spoken and written English. A driver's license and vehicle, shoplifter arrest or detainment experience, knowledge of detainment procedures, and Use of Force certification are preferred or considered assets.
Skills
- Security Patrolling
- Incident Reporting
- Threat Identification
- Emergency Response
- Shoplifting Detainment
- Conflict De-escalation
- Customer Service
- Observation
- Use Of Force
- Safety Procedures
- Security Documentation
- English Communication
- Independent Work
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid Training
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Recognition Programs And Bonuses
- GoodLife Fitness Membership Discount
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Retail
Keywords
- Tactical Security
- Retail Security
- Security License
- First Aid
- CPR
- Use Of Force Certification
- Security Patrols
- Incident Reports
- Emergency Response
- Shoplifting
- Arrest And Detainment
- Trespassers
- Conflict De-escalation
- Customer Service
- Safety Procedures
- Security Threats
- Law Enforcement
- Security Documentation
- Driver's License