Security Guard

Position Details

Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Security Services provides protective services to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (GNL) owned/leased facilities. Key activities include, but not limited to, monitor and control of building systems including fire, energy management, security systems and closed-circuit television (CCTV)/recording utilizing various computer terminals and equipment. Security Services personnel are required to conduct mobile patrol of all GNL facilities as designated and respond to any request for assistance and/or intrusion alarm and patrol buildings to protect GNL property/infrastructure, equipment and material from hazards such as threats, trespass, theft, fire and accidental/willful damage. Security Services personnel is responsible for frontline security for buildings and control access of employees, visitors and contractors (security control desks/P2000) at any GNL facility assigned. They investigate suspicious persons/activity and take appropriate action, as required; performs preliminary investigations into thefts, vandalism, disturbances, intrusion and fire alarms; performs visual inspections of mechanical and electrical rooms; prepares shift logs and writes reports; performs traffic and parking patrol including enforcing parking regulations/issuing traffic tickets; performs emergency response assistance and medical aid, as required; provides sworn testimony in court as witness regarding security violations and other matters; security personnel provide 24/7 coverage on varying shift schedules, including 12 hour shifts; other duties as assigned.

Screening Criteria

1. Experience in building patrol security work at a large, public facility.
2. Experience in front line, security access at a large, public facility.
3. Experience in traffic control security work.
4. Experience with computer monitoring of building operation/automation systems (asset).
5. Completion of high school supplemented by graduation from a certified Security Guard course. Equivalencies will be considered.

Assessment Criteria

1. Security and safety protocols and procedures including building patrol, traffic control and security access
2. Computer monitoring of building operations/ automation systems (asset)
3. Ability to make independent decisions with sound judgment, sometimes in confrontational and stressful circumstances.
4. Ability to effectively exchange information,
5. Ability to manage time and tasks.
6. Ability to work with others (teamwork).
7. Professionalism.

Conditions of Employment

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact Kenneth Jackson, Manager of Security Services, at KennethJackson@gov.nl.ca or (709) 729-3633.

• The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.
• Accommodations and alternate assessment formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting recruitment@gov.nl.ca, 709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690. Video Relay Service (VRS) calls are welcomed.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process with a focus on removing barriers. For common potential accommodations and adjustments during the recruitment process, click here. Accommodation information will be kept confidential.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
• It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
• Applications must contain current contact information, including phone number, mailing and, e-mail addresses.
• Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.