Security Liaison

Position: Security Liaison (PT) Reports to: Manager of Security Services

Job Purpose: You will be reporting to the Manager of Security Services and will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of Aquarium security. The “friendly face” of security will have a main responsibility of assisting Guests and staff. The Security Liaison will also be involved with property patrols, escorting cash, identifying and rectifying potential, current and existing hazards, disarming hostile situations, crowd control, first aid coverage, maintaining a daily log, and as required, completing incident reports. Security will communicate any suspicious, dangerous, emergency or hostile situations to the Supervisor and diffuse them according the Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada protocol.

Although the Security Department will be trained and involved in all security procedures, they will not portray an intimidating presence while patrolling the building and site. Additionally, due to the nature of our business we work when others play.

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada LP is open 365 days of the year, this makes our company and industry fun and exciting, but it is something to consider. You will be expected to be regularly available to work any shift before, during or after the hours of operation.

Critical Accountabilities:

• Maintain order and manage crowds, line ups
• Emergency preparedness
• Enforce regulations of Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
• Using telecommunications i.e. two way radios, ensure safety and emergency procedures are followed
• Attend to persons with special needs or requirements
• Respond to alarms and other emergency situations
• Detect or prevent threats, thefts and vandalism
• Discreetly handle details of a highly confidential and critical nature
• Security will be onsite for events as they occur, providing the necessary resources to our clients i.e. corporate functions, parties, weddings etc.

Special Skills and Requirements:

• Law and Security College Diploma and / or equivalent work experience
• Ontario Security Guard License.
• CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Be physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of the position, having regard to your own safety and the safety of others
• Candidates will need to pass a Toronto Police Services security clearance and background investigation
• Energetic, courteous and professional
• Team player with a passion for their work!

Thank you for your interest in Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada!