Security Guard
- Markham, ON, Canada
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Job Description
Job Title: Data Center Security Guard
Department: Security / Facilities
Reports To: Facility Manager
Location: On site
Job Type: Part-Time / Full-time
Work Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts (day/night rotation, including weekends and holidays)
Job Summary
The Data Center Security Guard is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the facility, personnel, and critical IT infrastructure. This role involves strict access control, continuous monitoring of security systems, incident response, and comprehensive documentation. The position requires effective communication, administrative support, and structured shift handovers to maintain uninterrupted security operations in a high-security data center environment.
Key Responsibilities
Access Control & Monitoring
- Control and monitor entry/exit of employees, contractors, and visitors
- Verify identification, credentials, and access authorization
- Manage visitor registration and badge issuance
- Escort visitors and vendors in secure areas
- Monitor CCTV, alarm systems, and access control systems
- Conduct routine patrols of facility and perimeter
- Identify and report suspicious activity or risks
- Respond promptly to alarms, incidents, and emergencies
- Escalate issues to management or emergency services
- Secure affected areas and assist in investigations
- Maintain Daily Activity Reports (DAR)
- Record incidents, access events, and irregular activities
- Maintain logs for visitors, equipment movement, and access control
- Conduct structured shift-to-shift handovers
- Communicate ongoing incidents, risks, and pending tasks
- Ensure logs and system updates are completed prior to handover
- Verify system status
- Process access requests (activation/deactivation)
- Support audits, compliance checks, and documentation
- Coordinate with security and facility teams
- Safeguard servers, equipment, and infrastructure
- Monitor loading docks and deliveries
- Enforce security policies and safety procedures
- Support emergency response and evacuation procedures
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Security Guard License (Ontario or applicable region)
- Valid First Aid & CPR Certification
- Basic computer proficiency (MS Office, CCTV, access control systems)
- Experience in data center or critical infrastructure security (preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and observation skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and reports
- Capability to perform patrol and administrative duties
- Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Physical ability to stand/walk for extended periods and respond to emergencies
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Security Guard is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the data center through access control, surveillance, and routine patrols. They must also manage incident responses, document activities, and perform structured shift handovers to ensure continuous facility protection.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma, a valid Security Guard license, and First Aid/CPR certification. The role requires the ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts and maintain physical readiness for patrolling and emergency response.
Skills
- Access control
- Surveillance
- CCTV monitoring
- Incident response
- Security reporting
- First aid
- CPR
- Physical security
- Patrolling
- Visitor management
- Emergency response
- Data center security
- Administrative support
- Communication
- Attention to detail
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Administrative
- Technology
Keywords
- Security Guard
- Data Center
- Access Control
- CCTV
- Alarm Systems
- Incident Response
- Daily Activity Reports
- First Aid
- CPR
- Patrol
- Facility Security
- Asset Protection
- Compliance
- Security License
- MS Office