Security officer
City of Vancouver’s Chief Safety Officer department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Security officer. City of Vancouver’s Chief Safety Officer department oversees safety initiatives and emergency preparedness within the municipality. It develops safety protocols, coordinates emergency response efforts, and promotes community resilience. By prioritizing risk management and collaboration, the department enhances Vancouver’s reputation as a safe and livable city. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Vancouver
Department: Chief Safety Officer (1090)
Position: Security officer
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $27.04 to $31.66 hourly
Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual
Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks
Location: 453 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4, Canada
Requisition ID: 40669
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have educational qualifications such as Completion of Grade 10, Grade 12 or a combination of training, education and experience
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have the ability to remain calm, professional, alert, and high-functioning under stressful conditions
- The candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced, complex, and changing working environment and go through a Police Record Check
- The candidates should be able to work effectively with minimal supervision and as part of a larger team and able to establish, maintain, and prepare a variety of records, files, and reports related to the work
- The candidates should have the physical ability to perform the duties of the position, including walking long distances, up and down stairs under a variety of weather conditions
- The candidates should be able to physically lower and raise heavy-duty flags under a variety of weather conditions and should meet transportation requirements
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have Occupational First Aid Level II certification, possess Basic Security Training (BST) certification and hold Advanced Security Training (AST) certification
- The candidates should demonstrate a working knowledge of security policies, procedures, techniques, principles, standards, and requirements as they relate to the work performed
- The candidates should possess a working knowledge of the buildings, grounds, and parking areas that will be patrolled and/or secured
- The candidates should demonstrate a commitment to customer service excellence and have strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills to deal effectively and tactfully with difficult or potentially volatile situations
- The candidates should have good computer skills and a working knowledge of computer information access and protection and demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to write reports as required
- The candidates should be able to gain cooperation from others and to take effective measures in emergency situations and be capable of implementing conflict resolution strategies
- The candidates should be able to collect, analyze, and prioritize relevant information and understand priority situations and attend to them in a timely fashion
- The candidates should handle confidential and/or sensitive information with a high degree of discretion and impartiality
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to report to the Manager, Security Programs within City Protective Services (CPS) and work as part of a team deployed across multiple civic properties
- The candidates should be able to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including the public, emergency services, City staff, and contractors
- The candidates should be able to provide direction and support to the public, staff, and contractors entering or leaving civic buildings, respond to inquiries, and monitor and grant access to appropriate personnel
- The candidates should be able to monitor security cameras (CCTV), perform foot patrols in designated locations across civic facilities and parking areas, and follow established protocols for lockup and closure of facilities to ensure security
- The candidates should be able to identify risks and escalate accordingly, provide security and/or first aid response when engaged, and resolve conflicts using verbal de-escalation.
- The candidates should be able to perform dispatch and control center duties, investigate unusual events or incidents, and provide detailed incident reports in a timely manner
- The candidates should be able to respond to emergency situations as a priority, call for appropriate assistance, and maintain records of keys, access cards, and other forms of information for city facilities
- The candidates should be able to receive and redirect incoming mail as per site instructions and perform any other duties as assigned
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!