Security Specialist

5 days ago


Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Police Department Full time

**Security Specialist**:
**COMPETITION: #**2460-50010229

**SECTION**:
Facilities Services Unit

**STATUS**:
Regular full-time (Exempt)

**HOURS OF WORK**:
Variable hours - Monday to Friday

**SALARY**:
Pay Range 80 - $53.14 to $66.42 per hour

**COMPETITION END DATE**:
Thursday, April 18, 2024

The Security Specialist is responsible for providing direct support to police and civilian members on matters related to security and security training.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**
- Identifying security issues, and preparing security audit reports and assessments
- Programming of the security system
- Co-ordinate security clearance checks on outside service providers; authorize new and replacement prox cards - coordinating with photo lab, Record Clearances, building maintenance, Criminal Intelligence Unit Co-ordinate with outside security service providers
- authorize level of access required, and actively monitor security programs
- Assist the Department Security Officer in developing a strategic overview of the Department security profile and respond to changes and demands in the following areas: procedural administrative, security, and physical security
- Manage and oversee facilities related issues, including developing and maintaining trades/contractors, manage projects, oversee budgets, adhere to existing programs and policies (i.e. procurement, recycling, safety, etc.)
- Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
**Required**:

- Specialized security training and/or knowledge in alarm system programming (i.e. Keyscan)
- Considerable knowledge of security functions, regulations, and procedures
- Maintenance and development of an extensive network of contacts and sources of information, relevant to departmental security issues
- Project management experience
- Knowledge of hazmat training, workplace safety, and awareness
- Considerable knowledge of risk management and relevant programs.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively in a multi-project environment
- Demonstrated ability to excel in a team environment and develop effective working relationship with all levels, both internal and external
- Strong administrative skills, with the ability to compile, maintain, and control a variety of records, reports, and files
- High level of self-motivation and initiative, including the identification of innovative and creative solutions, and potential strategies for addressing security issues
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills (written/oral and public speaking skills)
- Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new systems and technology
- Ability to assist with other Facilities’ projects as assigned

**Preferred**:
**EXPERIENCE**
- Minimum of ten years’ experience in a facilities position, and a minimum of two years’ supervisory experience

**EDUCATION**
- Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by computer courses including Microsoft Word and Excel, and SAP

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**
- Valid BC Driver’s licence
- All employees must maintain their enhanced security clearance while employed with the Vancouver Police Department, which will be renewed every five years or as required
- Be accessible after hours

**SELECTION PROCESS**

**_THE VANCOUVER POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER_**

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 5 years or more


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