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Our focus is on our customers and our team members.  As Canada’s only not-for-profit security company, over 90% of our revenues go directly back to our team members in wages, health & dental benefits, RRSP contributions, employee recognition programs, and more.

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.
 

Make a difference!

Location: Access Control - Island Division HQ RCMP Victoria 

Reports to: Client Service Manager

Wage: $21.00/hr plus RSP and Shift Premiums 

Shift Times: Afternoons, nights (1600 - 0000 / 0000 - 0800)

THE SITE

• RCMP Island District Headquarters, the District Headquarters for the RCMP on Vancouver Island
• Is a 24/7/365 site with one Cmre per shift
• High profile site with visitors often including Chiefs of Police, government officials, RCMP upper management, Crown and Defence attorneys, and the like
• Despite being a Police Headquarters, the site is very people oriented and a brusk, militaristic attitude will not be successful (or desired) here

• Full time position, 72 – 80 hours per pay period
• Alternating shift pattern: 5 on/2 off  and  5 on/3 off
• All shifts are 8 hrs and rotate 1 week of Afternoons followed by 1 week of Nights
• Weekends and holidays are included, depending on how your schedule falls
• One exterior walking patrol per hour
• One – two interior walking/stairs patrol per shift
• Use of computerized CCVE system
• Use of desktop PC for emails, logs and document production
• Access control using security cameras, intercoms and remote locking devices
• Standard security responsibilities for a site in a less-than-desirable neighbourhood

• Good computer skills including email, document production and storage, and working on a large network
• Experience and comfort working with a computerized CCVE system
• Able to work the rotating shift pattern long term without physical or emotion issue
• Freely able to walk and/or use stairs without physical duress
• Good report writing skills
• Superior dress and deportment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to speak and write in English fluently on an intelligent level
• Has a solid history of responsible work habits and performance as a Cmre

QUALIFICATIONS – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to obtain RCMP Reliability and Public Works Reliability Clearance (RCMP Clearance can take 4 – 6 months to obtain).
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Vision: Visual standards are RCMP-V4 (eyeglasses permitted).
• Able to bend at the waist and climb stairs without restrictions or the use of assistive devices.
• Mobility Standards: Able to use both hands, occasionally manipulate/lift up to 20 kilograms, bend at the waist and climb stairs without restrictions or the use of assistance devices.
• Basic level computer skills.
• Ability to remain in control under trying conditions.
• Ability to be discrete.
• Work effectively with other people.
• Willingness to undergo detention guard training as required, including Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) training and refresher on a semi-annual basis.
• Ability to work independently.
• Conscientious, enthusiastic, and reliable.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Free and paid training programs.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• A variety of shifts to maximize work-life balance!
• 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!