Security Guard - Continental Shift
Location
Mississauga, ON | Canada
Job description
We are North America's leading security and facility services provider with approximately 300,000 service personnel. At Allied Universal(R), we pride ourselves on fostering a promote from within culture. There are countless examples of individuals who began their career as Security Professionals and today hold positions on our senior leadership team. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!
Start your phenomenal career with Allied Universal today!
Allied Universal is seeking Professional Security Guards in Canada .
- Full Time
- Location: Argentia Road, Mississauga
- Schedule: Continental - 7pm - 7am
- Excellent Verbal and written commuication
- Must have experience in report writing
- Must have Knowledge of CCTV systems, access control systems, monitoring of alarms, biometric security systems and additional devices and sensors related to security
- Pay Rate: $21.00
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Be at least 18 years of age with high school diploma or equivalent
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner
- Licensing requirements are subject to province and/or local laws and regulations and will be required prior to employment.
- As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background check
- Display exceptional customer service and communication skills
- Have intermediate computer skills to operate innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites
- Ability to handle crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently
- Able to:
- Operate and monitor computer workstations and systems (i.e., alarms, access control systems,
temperature monitoring systems, intrusion detection systems) - Follow established processes and procedures to escalate events to the appropriate
personnel/department 24/7
- Coordinate responses to incidents that occur on company premises, or events, using the
appropriate communication methods.
- Report out of the ordinary or abnormal conditions to the appropriate personnel/department
Intake, triage and escalate incoming information and reports.
- Collect information including data, create, and provide reports and maintain effective
communications with a wide variety of stakeholders Work with a team and leader to ensure effective communication of events that occurred during
shift and any on-going events (i.e. facilities emergencies waiting for action, etc.)
- Complete relevant shift and/or event-based reports in a professional and clear manner
- Perform data entry in a timely, accurate and inclusive manner
- Liaise with employees, visitors, vendors, and management in a helpful, cordial, and pro-active manner
Candidate Requirements:
• Valid Security guard license
• 1-2year of work-related experience in the following environments:
• Commercial or Corporate security environments involving 24/7 monitoring and
escalation processes.
• Security/Emergency/Response based dispatch/operations center services involving direct
interaction with callers and dispatched personnel.
• Customer service and/or call center
• Knowledge of CCTV systems, access control systems, monitoring of alarms, biometric security
systems and additional devices and sensors related to security
• Ability to effectively use or learn computer systems in the following areas: General Office
Systems (i.e., MS Office), CCTV and Networked Video Systems, Alarm monitoring systems,
Telephone, and Instant Messaging systems.
• Advanced communication skills (written and verbal) in English with the ability to effectively
communicate with persons who may or may not speak English as their primary language
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and de-escalate situations in a professional manner
• Demonstrated experience in critical environments where decision making, and actions can impact
life-safety and business continuity
• Being fully bilingual in French and English; both written and spoken is considered an asse
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