Security Guard - London

INTRODUCTION:

Commissionaires Great Lakes (CGL) is a private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1925 on a mandate that prioritizes providing meaningful employment for veterans and others committed to the well being of Canadians primarily in Security Guard and related services. Spanning Central and Southwestern Ontario, our services are customized to respond to the dynamic and evolving security needs of both private and public sector clients. These include uniformed guard, mobile response and support services, by-law enforcement and identification services.

We are currently seeking a Commissionaire to join our growing team.

Your commitment to serving the needs of our clients and employees will encourage client and employee loyalty and enhance our organization’s success.

WHAT OUR EXCEPTIONAL COMMISSIONAIRES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Conducting preventative interior and exterior patrols of the client property
• Greeting members of the public who enter the building, and direct them to the appropriate agents / locations based on their travelling needs
• Communicate with station staff and police during your shift as appropriate
• Provide traffic control in the lane way directly outside the station, ensuring a smooth flow of traffic, especially during times of congestion
• Ensure that members of the community who are not using the train system are encouraged to move on, and not remain on the property
• Ensure 911 is contacted for emergency situations, and provide leadership to all emergency personnel
• Respond to calls for assistance from station staff
• Complete all daily shift reports and incident reports, as required
• Overnight, guard will monitor trains behind station, by patrolling trackside, to deter vandals, and ensure train is not broken into, or otherwise damaged
• Be available to backfill weekday positions to cover time off / sick call requests

WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOU TO OFFER US:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• *MUST* Ontario Security Guard License
• *MUST* Valid First Aid and CPR certificate
• Have the ability to remain vigilant in a fast-paced environment
• Be able to work independently, as well as in a team setting
• Must be able to act calmly and efficiently during emergency situations
• Fluency in French is an asset, but not required
• Ability to stand/sit/walk for long periods of time
• Ability to complete frequent patrols
  
• The ability to work alone while maintaining a high level of service to the client is essential

WHAT THE JOB OFFERS YOU:

Hourly Rate of Pay: $18.00

Location: 205 York Street London, Ontario

Hours of work: Saturday / Sunday 05:30 - 13:30

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR COMMSSIONAIRES:

As a front-line representative of our company and client’s site you must be highly reliable, work well under pressure, able to work with minimal supervision, have the ability to multitask and be a professional who takes pride in your dress, deportment and performance at all times.

We would like to thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Commissionaires Great Lakes (CGL) is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.