Bluesfest- Special Events Security Guard

**Salary**:$18.00-$21.00 per hour (Smart Serve Certification Required)

**Job Types**:Full-time, Part-time, Casual, Permanent

Interested in joining the exciting field of Special Event Security at Ottawa's Largest Special Event?

Join TOERSA Security Inc. today to be a part of our team from July 4th-July 14th

**Overview**:
TOERSA Security Inc. is proud to be the largest event security company in the capital of Canada. Our company specializes in hiring and training security professionals to meet all our client’s needs. Experience a progressive and dynamic security company that focuses on empowering and developing our employees. TOERSA Security Inc. has many contracts with event centers, major festivals, fairs, and commercial buildings throughout the Ottawa area.

The well-being of our security guards is our top priority, which is why we continue to work closely with our clients and our health and safety team to ensure that the utmost care and protection are provided to our team.

**Ready for an exciting summer with TOERSA Security?**

We will be supplying security for major festivals, fairs and events such as Ottawa Tulip Festival, RBC Bluesfest, Dragon Boat Festival, Escapade, TD Place Concerts, Capital Pride, South Asian Festival, Richmond Fair, Canada day events, Rib & Poutine Fest and many more

**What makes TOERSA Security different? We offer**:

- Service employee awards
- Advancement opportunities within the company
- Flexible hours
- No minimum hour requirements needed
- Company events
- Company training available

**Skill Requirements**:

- Demonstrates exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and a consistently high level of customer service skills.
- Good sense of judgment, integrity, accountability, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent analytical skills, excellent oral, written communication skills.
- Effective listening skills and willingness to learn.
- Ability to motivate immediate team members and to generate enthusiasm and commitment in others.

**Required Qualifications and Experience**:

- Valid Ontario Security Guard license
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Valid Smart Serve certification (Not required, preferred)
- Valid First Aid and CPR-C Certification
- Experience in customer service settings
- Previous employment as a Security Guard (Not required, preferred)

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Conducting internal/external security foot patrols of the site.
- Reporting all incidents to the Mobile supervisor on shift.
- Controlling access and egress for the facility/area.
- Present a proper, professional, customer-friendly image at all times.
- Conducting enhanced searches through the use of a Garrett Wand, as well as routine searches of bags for event patrons.
- Providing general information of the site and assistance our clients with any security needs they may have.
- Working in an alcohol-licensed area, ensuring all AGCO policies and procedures are adhered to.
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TOERSA Security is an equal opportunity employer.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

**Salary**: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every Weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- No weekends
- On call
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- Security Guard: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Ontario Security Guard License (required)
- WHMIS Certification (preferred)
- Ontario Health and Safety Certification (preferred)
- First Aid Certification (required)
- Smart Serve Certification (required)

Work Location: In person