Security Guard

As a Security Guard, you will enforce and follow procedures as well as protect City of Calgary assets (including people, information, facilities and equipment). Primary duties include:

• Operate and monitor video surveillance systems and intrusion alarm systems.
• Monitor, respond to and report life safety and maintenance systems on issues and incidents.
• Provide initial response to all security-related situations.
• Conduct site specific visitor management and access control requirements.
• Perform general administration duties, including report writing, data entry, word processing, and telephone/reception duties.
• Perform foot and mobile patrol duties, as required.

• A High School diploma or equivalency (e.g. GED), plus at least 3 years of security-related experience; OR
• A completed 1 year certificate in Criminology, Policing Studies, Justice Studies, Law or related field with at least 1 year security related experience; OR
• A completed 2 year diploma in any of the fields noted above with less than 1 year security related experience; OR
• A degree in any of the fields noted above.
• A valid Security Guard License issued by the Alberta Solicitor General's Office.
• Current Standard First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Level 'C', and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits or a Graduated Driver's License (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits, no current suspensions or charges pending is required.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and Internet Explorer, and a minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute.
• You have well-developed interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively with employees and the public at all levels.