Security Guard - Toronto

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 commitment to serving the needs of our clients and employees will encourage client and employee loyalty and enhance our organization’s success.

WHAT OUR EXCEPTIONAL COMMISSIONAIRES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ensure access control is followed and client property is secured
• Monitor CCTV equipment
• Provide assistance to employees, clients and visitors
• Complete reporting requirements, daily logs and written reports as necessary
• Conduct patrols
• Assist the Regional Security Officer and site supervisor
• Conflict resolution
• Knowledge of company policies
• Prepares and conducts training for new hires and current staff including training on workplace searches and related safety and security topics.
• Maintain positive attitude and professional working relationships with employees, visitors and clients
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and deportment
• Respond to alarms and utilization of alarm panels
• Should stay back over the scheduled hours if court is still running. After completion checking and securing all the doors on the floor assigned.
• Other duties as may be required by the client or Regional Manager

WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOU TO OFFER US:

• *Mandatory*  - Must be able to travel for off-site hearing project to different cities in Ontario
• *Mandatory* - Must hold a Valid Ontario Security Guard License.
• *Mandatory*– Valid WSIB accredited First Aid and CPR certificate
• *Mandatory* – Must be able to obtain a Level I (Reliability) Clearance (resident in Canada 5 years or longer, clean record, clean credit history)
  
• Must be able to pass the CGL Use of Force certification
  
• X-Ray and Hand Held Metal Detector knowledge will be required
  
• Ability to stand/sit for a longer period of time.
  
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs items.
• Strong understanding of computers 
• Strong customer service/administrative skills 
  

WHAT THE JOB OFFERS YOU:

• Hourly Rate of Pay: $29.12 per hour
• Hours of work: 0830-1630 Monday -Friday
• Location: 180 Queen Street W, Toronto
• No parking on-site. Paid parking available nearby

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

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

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR COMMSSIONAIRES:

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.

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.