Security Officer

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Foreign & Commonwealth Office Full time
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main Purpose of Job:

Provide a safe secure working environment for the staff of the British High Commission.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Entry control of public and staff entrances
  • Searches of visitors and vehicles as required
  • Surveillance and patrol of the perimeter of the site including the use of CCTV equipment.
  • Responsible for inspection of all incoming mail/couriered packages and deliveries which will include the operation of scanning equipment.
  • Provide escort/security as required at the new High Commission site
  • Provide escort/security as required at the residence of the High Commissioner
  • Supervision of contracted security officers as required
  • Other duties as directed
Essential qualifications, skills and experience

  • Valid Ontario Provincial Government Security Guard License.
  • Class G Drivers License
  • Minimum 23 years experience in a security related field
  • Minimum First Aid Certified with CPR and AED qualifications
  • Basic IT skills are needed including a working knowledge of Windows 10, Outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
  • Fluency in English
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

  • Ability to drive both automatic and standard transmissions would be an asset
  • French as a second language is not required but would be an asset


 Required behaviours
  • Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together Application deadline Application deadline day Application deadline month Application deadline year
  • 11 June 2023
Grade

  • S2
Type of Position

  • Fulltime, Permanent
Working hours per week

  • 37.5
Region

  • Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
Country/Territory

  • Canada
Location (City)

  • Ottawa
Type of Post

  • British Deputy High Commission
Number of vacancies

  • 6
Salary Currency

  • CAD
Salary
- $3,486.17 monthly

Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year

  • 4 September 2023
Other benefits and conditions of employment

Working Patterns:

The job is
not suitable for Flexible working.


The position will involve work shift work on a rotating basis
currently between 0630 and 2030 hrs Monday to Friday, but Weekends and Evening overtime will also be included in the scope of duties.

From later in 2023 additional shifts patterns may be required and these could include shifts from 0600 to 2100 or similar.

Exact shift patterns are currently under review, and applicants should be aware that the shift patterns will change at some point.

The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and enriching learning and development opportunities.

Additional information

  • Strong work ethic and ability to work alone without direct supervision.
  • Ability to adapt to the dynamics of a small team environment.
  • Need to be flexible, with a keen eye for detail.

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