Control Room Security Guard 1 1 1 1
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Hourly wage of $18 - 20/hr
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- Hourly wage of $18 - 20/hr
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- Experience
- 1 year minimum of disptach/control room experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Ready to suit up as a Control Room Security Guard
What matters most about a role like this is your sharp eye, capturing every detail as you scan a series of screens. Your strong observation skills with attention to detail are your greatest strengths.
As a Control Room Security Guard, you will be the person spotting threats before they escalate in environments such as security operation centres, call centers, construction sites, parking lots and gatehouses, etc.
What's in it for you?
- Hourly wage of $18 - 20/hr
- We will invest in you, covering the costs of continuing education through GardaWorld Academy
- Flexible schedules with various shifts available
- Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
- Full-time & casual opportunities
- Uniform provided at no cost
Responsibilities for Control Room Security Guard
- Monitor security systems, including access control, intrusion alarm, CCTV, audio communication, building automation, environmental and fire, life, alarm and safety systems
- Access control - create tickets for access as requested, request vendor unlocks, badges for vendors and visitors to control access
- Communicate with building occupants during emergencies and with local police, fire and emergency personnel regarding onsite emergencies
- Provide clear and concise documentation of all incidents through available logs
- A fundamental knowledge and preferred experience of security technology and systems such as alarm and access control systems, CCTV systems, communication technologies, and general MS software programs
- Excellent computing skills to include all office related products and familiarity with specialized security applications
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professional demeanor under very stressful situations
- Exceptional organizational skills, with an emphasis on multi-tasking and rapidly assessing and shifting priorities.
- Patrolling is required for this position.
Qualifications for Control Room Security Guard
- Be authorized to work in Canada
- Hold a valid Alberta security license
- Must be able to work 12 hours rotiational shifts, day and nights
- 1 year minimum of disptach/control room experience
- Advanced computer skills - experience with date entry and documentation. Create and edit digital records
- Advanced communication skills - engage with callers, handle routine inquires and requests
- Strong proficiency with technology
- Ability to stand and walk throughout shift
This could be more than a job! If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!
Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have concierge, tactical and even casual roles available.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Monitor security systems including CCTV, access control, and fire/life safety alarms to identify and address potential threats. Maintain clear incident logs and communicate effectively with building occupants and emergency services during critical situations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Alberta security license and have at least one year of dispatch or control room experience. The role requires advanced computer skills, the ability to work 12-hour rotational shifts, and authorization to work in Canada.
Skills
- Security monitoring
- CCTV operation
- Access control
- Incident documentation
- Emergency response
- Multi-tasking
- Data entry
- Communication
- Alarm systems
- MS Office
- Attention to detail
- Observation skills
- Professional demeanor
- Conflict resolution
Benefits
- Continuing education coverage
- Flexible schedules
- Career growth opportunities
- Uniform provided
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Security Guard
- Control Room
- CCTV
- Access Control
- Intrusion Alarm
- Building Automation
- Emergency Response
- Incident Reporting
- Dispatch
- Alberta Security License
- GardaWorld
- Security Operations Center
- Data Entry
- Documentation
- Patrolling
- MS Office
- Communication Skills
- Multi-tasking