Guard, Security

Work site environment

• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Retail service establishment
• Shopping centre or mall

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• May be required to appear in court as witness
• Produce reports
• Conduct investigations to locate missing persons
• Enforce regulations to maintain order and resolve conflicts and to monitor establishment activities
• Investigate unlawful acts of employees or patrons of establishments and recommend security systems
• Operate security control room equipment
• Patrol assigned areas
• Prevent and detect shoplifting and theft in retail establishments

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Security Guard License

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Investigative expertise

• Closed-circuit television (CCTV)

Type of experience

• Audio-video surveillance
• Interviews/statement taking
• Retail loss prevention

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Positive attitude

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available