Security Attendant I (Auxillary)

Main Purpose and Function

Known as the “living room of the Downtown South,” The Gathering Place Community Centre offers educational, recreational, cultural and social programming for the benefit of low-income people of the Downtown South. The Security Attendant I is a front line position with primary responsibilities in relationship building with community members, and Centre safety, security, access control and incident response and reporting. Security Attendants work to ensure that the Centre is safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces for the public and staff. Violence prevention is a priority at the Centre. Security Attendants are expected to use defusing/de-escalating skills when responding to all volatile situations. Physical intervention is always a last resort.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Monitoring entrances and facilitating access control of the facilities;
• Monitoring and upholding the Centre’s Code of Conduct and ensuring standards of behaviour are being observed;
• Conducting regular patrols of the building;
• Effectively and professionally responding to incidents of concern, such as incidents of verbal abuse, verbal threats, physical aggression, and physical violence;
• De-escalating and resolving conflicts through appropriate intervention techniques;
• Providing support in the event of an emergency including first aid and overdose response;
• Understanding the needs of and assisting patrons in a supportive manner by providing information and making referrals on the services and activities provided by the Centre and other community partners;
• Assisting with front desk clerical activities such as answering phones, distributing mail, simple data entry when needed;
• Communicating information to other staff by way of log entries, incident reports and emails;
• Documenting security incidents using the Resolver Security Incident management system
• Communicating effectively using a two-way radio;
• Maintaining health and safety standards;
• Receiving routine deliveries;
• Ability to understand and uphold occupational health and safety policies and procedures
• Performing janitorial and other duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 10 (Grade 12 preferred);
• Knowledge of the Downtown Southside and Downtown Eastside communities, local agencies, and services;
• Considerable knowledge of the Gathering Place Community Centre’s rules, services and operations
• Experience working in a community, social service or health care environment would be an asset
• Occupational First Aid Level I certification or the ability to obtain one would be an asset
• Fluency in a second language would be an asset
• Basic Security Training (BST) would be an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the Downtown Southside, agencies, services and resources
• Considerable knowledge and understanding of addictions, mental illness, conflict resolution and violence prevention
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including writing incident reports
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to respond to incident using defusing and de-escalation techniques
• Proven ability to respond to emergencies, walk long distances, and carry heavy items using moderate strength and agility

A Police Record Check is a requirement of this position.  A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.

Business Unit/Department : Arts, Culture & Community Services 

Affiliation: CUPE15 Non Parks 

Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual 

Position Start Date: December, 2026

Salary Information: Pay Grade CCPG13: $28.83 to $33.75 per hour

Application Close: October 25, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion . 

The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). More about unceded traditional territories

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