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
Control and monitor facility access, conduct surveillance and patrols, respond to incidents and emergencies, and protect critical infrastructure. Maintain accurate security records, coordinate shift handovers, process access requests, and support audits and facility teams.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid security guard license, and valid First Aid and CPR certification. Candidates need basic computer skills, strong observation and communication abilities, accurate documentation skills, and the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and remain physically active; data center or critical infrastructure security experience is preferred.
Skills
- Access Control
- CCTV Monitoring
- Alarm System Monitoring
- Security Patrols
- Incident Response
- Emergency Response
- Visitor Registration
- Identity Verification
- Security Documentation
- Daily Activity Reporting
- Shift Handover
- Access Request Processing
- First Aid
- CPR
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Administrative
Keywords
- Data Center Security
- Access Control
- CCTV
- Alarm Systems
- Access Control Systems
- Security Patrols
- Incident Response
- Emergency Response
- Visitor Management
- Badge Issuance
- Daily Activity Reports
- Shift Handovers
- Access Requests
- First Aid
- CPR
- Microsoft Office
- Critical Infrastructure
- Asset Protection
- Equipment Movement Logs
- Security Audits
- Compliance Checks
- Loading Dock Monitoring
- Evacuation Procedures
- Security Guard License