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SalaryCorporate Security Guard
(Continuous Part Time)
Competition Number
2023-581
Job Code
0816
Posting Date
December 12, 2023
Closing Date
December 29, 2023 (at 6:00pm)
Job Status
Continuous Part-Time
The City of Kitchener is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 270,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener continues to be poised for development and growth, enhancing its reputation as a leader in city-building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build its neighbourhoods, its digital infrastructure and its diverse economy.
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Position Overview:
The Corporate Security Guard position provide security services to ensure the protection of City property, staff, and the rights of all citizens to use and enjoy City-owned property safely.
Responsibilities:
- Manages behavior and enforces Corporate policy and by-laws on all City-owned property.
- Patrols and/or monitors properties and activity on all City-owned properties and assets.
- Respond to City wide alarms and client requests for assistance.
- Provides security for Corporate special events.
- Secures City Hall and other Corporate properties daily.
- Operates central alarm monitoring station, C.C.T.V. and audio alarms.
- Provide directions and assistance to the public and visitors to City Hall ensuring a friendly and helpful public image.
- Acts as the person in charge during emergency situations.
- Appear in court as required.
- Deliver deposits.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 year Diploma in a related relevant field (ie/ Security Management, Law & Security Administration, Police Foundations) with minimum 1 year of related experience.
- Valid security license.
- Valid MTO "G" class driver's license in good standing and be able to operate a city vehicle & must be able to provide Drivers Abstract at your own expense as a condition of employment.
- Demonstrated understanding in interpreting various acts and authorities under the Criminal Code, Trespass to Property Act, and Municipal Codes.
- Preference will be given to candidates who possess First Aid, C.P.R. & AED, Use of Force Certification.
- Excellent public relations skills and ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in a concise and efficient manner.
- Experience in conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
- Working knowledge of Security related software/equipment, such as the: Axiom System, ITrak, CCTV's and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must be a self-starter and demonstrate initiative.
- Must be willing to work shifts with rotating days off.
- Must be reliable with a good attitude and employment record.
The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups.
We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at recruitment@kitchener.ca, or 519-741-2200 ext. 7261 to make your needs known, so that we can support your full and equal participation throughout the hiring process.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.
Please note that as per Human Resources Policy HUM-HIR-110, "Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials":
"The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all Directors, General Managers, or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity.
The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be:
1. within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full-time and part-time classifications.
2. within the same Division in the case of students."
Department
Infrastructure Services
Division
Facilities Management
Union Affiliation
Non-Union/Management
Number of Positions
2
Hours of Work
Up to 24 hours per week, Shift work
Location
Initial Location
City Hall
City
Kitchener
Compensation
Salary Range
$31.828 to $39.785 per Hour
Grade/Band
7
