Video Monitoring Operator
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Be part of a great team where your contribution is recognized. We offer opportunities to service a range of different customers. If interested in advancement, there is plenty of opportunity. We are a dedicated equal opportunity employer with both structured and flexible shifts available across Vancouver Island and into the Yukon to suit every lifestyle – student, parent, night owl, you name it!
As one of Canada's leading security organizations, our security professionals keep airports, schools, government facilities, and other commercial enterprises safe. We also work with police departments and municipalities to help in keeping Canadians safe.
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Role: Video Monitoring Operator
Location: Security Operations Centre- Divisional Office- Victoria- HQ- 928 Cloverdale- Victoria
Shifts: Evening and Overnights
Reports to: Live Video Monitoring Team Leader, Client Service Manager
Wage: $22.50 per hour. Advancement to $24.50 once experience threshold met. Plus RSP
As a Video Monitoring Operator, you'll find yourself at the heart of our commitment to safety and security:
- Be the first line of defense, responding to intrusion alarms promptly using our Video Management Software (VMS) and established procedures
- Deliver audio warnings to intruders; preventing crime before it takes place
- Keep impeccable records of alarm events and actions taken in our monitoring software, ensuring clarity and accuracy
- Execute accurate and timely dispatching of calls to the right emergency contacts as specified by our clients
- Verify the functionality of customer hardware using our Video Management Software (VMS) and promptly report any equipment issues to management
- Be ready to tackle other affiliated duties as needed, offering variety and growth
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Available to work flexible shifts when necessary (evening, overnight, weekend and/or statutory holiday shifts)
- Available to work on a rotating schedule
- Minimum High School Diploma
- Fluent in English, written and spoken. Multilingual an asset but not necessary.
- Must have excellent written communication skills as well as a professional phone manner
- Excellent customer service skills required with the ability to resolve conflict and problems
- Be able to manage difficult customer situations
- Experience in the security industry is an asset
- Critical thinking, self-motivation, and time management skills
- Ability to operate individually as well as in a team
- Strong computer skills, with an ability to learn new software programs quickly
- Prior experience with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word an asset
- Must be punctual
- Must have or be willing to complete Basic Security Training (BST)
- Must pass a criminal background check and obtain a Government of British Columbia Guard License
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be able to obtain a Federal Security Clearance
- Must be seeking a long term opportunity with potential for advancement
BENEFITS AND PERKS:
- Free and paid training programs
- Opportunities for advancement
- Exclusive partnership rates with BMO, Bell, and Hero Travel program
- Recognition and reward programs
- Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
- Free uniform and dry-cleaning reimbursement
- Safety boot reimbursement and PPE provided (as applicable)
- RRSP contributions
- Referral bonuses
- And more!