Controller/Dispatcher Security Guard
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Hourly wage of $20 - $22/hr
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Job details
- Pay
- Hourly wage of $20 - $22/hr
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 1 year of dispatch, controller, call center, or security operations experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Ready to suit up as a Controller/Dispatcher
What matters most in a Controller/Dispatcher role is your ability to stay calm under pressure, think critically, and coordinate security operations efficiently. Your strong communication, multitasking, and decision-making skills are your greatest strengths.
As a Controller/Dispatcher, you will be the central point of contact for security operations, monitoring activities, dispatching guards, responding to incidents, and ensuring timely communication between clients, field staff, emergency services, and management. You will play a vital role in maintaining safety and operational efficiency across multiple sites.
What's in it for you?
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Hourly wage of $20 - $22/hr
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We will invest in you, covering the costs of continuing education through GardaWorld Academy
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Flexible schedules with various shifts available
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Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
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Full-time & casual opportunities
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Uniform provided at no cost
Responsibilities for Controller/Dispatcher
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Monitor security operations and maintain constant awareness of activities across assigned sites
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Dispatch security personnel to incidents, alarms, emergencies, and service requests
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Receive and respond to calls from clients, employees, and the public in a professional manner
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Communicate effectively with security guards, supervisors, emergency responders, and management teams
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Monitor CCTV, alarm systems, access control systems, and other security technologies when required
Qualifications for Controller/Dispatcher
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Be authorized to work in Canada
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Hold a valid Alberta Security License
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First Aid/CPR certification
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Minimum 1 year of dispatch, controller, call center, or security operations experience
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Ability to work 12-hour rotational shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
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Strong computer skills with experience in data entry, report writing, and digital record management
This could be more than a job! If you're ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit and want to become a GardaWorld Ambassador, a rewarding career awaits you.
Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have concierge, tactical, mobile patrol, control room, and casual roles available.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
The Controller/Dispatcher serves as the central point of contact for security operations, monitoring activities and dispatching personnel to incidents. They are responsible for maintaining communication between clients, field staff, and emergency services while managing security technologies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Alberta Security License and possess First Aid/CPR certification. A minimum of 1 year of experience in dispatch, call center, or security operations is required, along with the ability to work 12-hour rotational shifts.
Skills
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Dispatching
- CCTV monitoring
- Alarm systems
- Access control
- Data entry
- Report writing
- Digital record management
- First Aid
- CPR
Benefits
- Continuing education
- Flexible schedules
- Career growth opportunities
- Uniform provided
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Security Guard
- Controller
- Dispatcher
- Security Operations
- CCTV
- Alarm Systems
- Access Control
- Data Entry
- Report Writing
- First Aid
- CPR
- Alberta Security License
- Emergency Response
- Surveillance
- Incident Management