Detection Specialist

Parliamentary Protective Service - Interior Operations (Detection)
Ottawa (Ontario)
ZZ-TRA-00 - The position is at the PDS-05 group and level. The salary is based on a 35-hour work week.
$60,639 to $79,797 (Salary under review)
For further information on the organization, please visit Parliamentary Protective Service

**Closing date: 6 October 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Important messages**:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

**Duties**:
The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is responsible for physical security within the Parliamentary Precinct and on the grounds of Parliament Hill. The PPS protects members of Parliament and Senators, employees, and visitors in the Parliamentary Precinct; keeps the peace; maintains order; enforces respect for Parliamentary rules and procedures; and promotes security and safety measures in all buildings within the Parliamentary Precinct.

The Detection Specialist (DS) performs the vital role of identifying questionable, prohibited and restricted items through detection and reporting during the scanning process in designated buildings, predominantly where members of Parliament and Senators conduct their business and with visitors seeking access to the Parliament buildings. The DS receive and directs visitors through the screening process and is part of an integrated protective posture that controls access including scanning of all vehicles accessing Parliament Hill.

**Work environment**:
What we offer:
Paid Training;
Health, dental, and vision care insurance plans;
Public Service Pension Plan;
Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation;
Free on-site fitness facilities;
Employee and Family Assistance Program;
Centrally located in downtown Ottawa;
Proximity to O-Train Parliament Station;
**Intent of the process**:
**Positions to be filled**: 16

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

EDUCATION:
A high school diploma* AND/OR an acceptable combination of experience, training and education.
- Be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials if applicable.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
E1 - Recent* and significant** experience demonstrating judgment in a work environment.

E2 - Recent* and significant** experience working as a team.

E3 - Recent* and significant** experience providing client service in a work environment.

E4 - Significant** experience dealing with sensitive issues and/or difficult situations.

DEFINITIONS:

- Recent is defined as within the last five (5) years.

**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this position, which are acquired on a full-time basis over a period of two (2) years.

**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
Teamwork and Collaboration
Thinking Skills
Communication
Leadership
Client Service Orientation

**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:
ASSETS:
Post-secondary education in the security or law enforcement field.

Degree equivalency

A1 - Automated External Defibrillation (AED) certification or training.

A2 - Work experience in the detection field and/or in the use of detection devices.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
There is a physical effort in the job that requires you to stand and walk continuously while on duty.

You must be available and willing to work various shift schedules (day and night) including weekends and statutory holidays, 365 days a year.

You must be available and willing to work overtime on short notice.

**Conditions of employment**:
**Other information**:
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Steps of the recruitment process include:
2. Interview
3. Medical assessments, which include:

- Audiometry (hearing test)
- Blood test
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Full range of motion
- Evaluation of functional capacities
- Physical examination
- Eye examination

4. Second Language Evaluation
5. Reference checks
6. Security clearance
All steps of the recruitment process must be met successfully in order to be considered for the training program.

HOW TO APPLY:
3. The screening questionnaire should take approximately 45 minutes to complete.

4. To answer the screening questions, you can use the STAR method. The STAR met