Security Specialist

**Marketing Statement**:
Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.

Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.

When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers

**Responsibilities**:
PRIMARY PURPOSE

Administers security systems and provides confidential analysis, specialized advice to internal and external stakeholders and helps with investigations and incidents involving public, employees, contractors and company assets through technical and statistical methods.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Oversees, reviews and prepares audio, video, access control and other confidential reports and helps in investigations for TransLink Claims, Transit Police, jurisdictional Police Department, Court and Crown Counsel on active police and court files. Gathers, processes and analyses confidential data of evidentiary value collected from various sources such as CCV, digital and audio/visual communications, access control monitoring, surveillance systems, data systems or media, ensuring adherence to privacy legislation. Maintains and stores audio/ video in accordance with regulations and legislation and evidence retention requirements and testifies in court as a witness/expert.

Supports the Manager in the development of the appropriate access control policies, processes and documentation, risk assessment and mitigation. Leads the implementation of Access Control Systems and the assets integration, including Card Access, Keys and Key Safes and supports the development of the Group Access Matrix based on the business requirement and the security clearance level.

Provides specialized analysis and confidential advice on Violence Prevention that includes comprehensive data collection and analysis on assaults against employees; develops victim impact statements, liaises with Transit Police and jurisdictional Police Departments.

Audits the hardware performance and user interface/access and analyses efficiencies and effectiveness; provides recommendations and corrective actions as and when needed. Produces reports and analyses for targeted areas in response from Media, Executive team, Senior Leaders and FOI and Claims requests.

Acts as a liaison with security contracts for guard and monitoring services. Acts as a confidential recorder of offence coding logs and handling of corporate security records. Analyzes security operational files and prepares reports, graphs and charts on security issues.

Maintains systems, records, exhibits, and diary dates, authorizing the removal and addition of entries for accurate and reliable evidence in investigations and criminal/civil proceedings. Liaises with other departments for any investigation as required.

Advises management, contractors and staff on policy, procedural requirements, departmental systems, and recommends improvements to the Manager.

**Qualifications**:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The requirements for this job are acquired through a diploma in Security or a related discipline, complemented by course work in accident causation, trending and analysis, statistics, video imaging, and digitizing analog signals, plus four (4) years of related experience in a security regulatory capacity.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Strong technical skills and experience in Security and Access Control systems with Audio/Video production & editing

Solid knowledge of the principles and practices of security

Solid interpersonal skills to engage with all levels of management and other stakeholders

Strong statistics and analytical skills to support analysis of injury claims, costs, and security and system security incidents.

Strong graphical presentation and reporting skills

A Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) designation or equivalent would be an asset.

**Other Information**:
Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualific