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Event Security Officer (Temporary Full-Time)

Full-time, Part-time

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Site Description: Paladin is hiring event security officers to work at various locations around the Halifax Regional Municipality to cover Summer events This includes downtown Halifax and outside the HRM as far as Bridgewater.

Position Details:

Position: Event Security Officer

Site: Various locations across HRM

Hours: As needed; Shifts can be anywhere between 4-16hrs

Payrate: $17.77 - $19.00

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 24/7 security presence 
  • Asset Protection
  • Perimeter Protection
  • Personal guest and staff screening, including searching with HHMD (Hand Held Metal Detector), pat downs and bag searches
  • Patrol the building, facilities, and exterior grounds 
  • Access Control & ID checks
  • Respond to incidents and play an active role in all emergency situations, including any Emergency Evacuation Procedures as required
  • Conduct investigations re: thefts, break and enter, suspicious persons, accidents, vandalism, etc and complete incident reports, occurrence logs or appropriate documentation
  • Complete door locks/unlocks as required; monitor for unsecure doors
  • Enforce site's policy as per assigned and document all non-compliance
  • Provide customer service and assistance, as necessary, to community members
  • Assist in orientation and training of new security personnel, as required.
  • Provide First Aid response
  • Monitor surveillance cameras, as required.
  • Other related duties and assignments, as delegated by management
  • Parking Duties may be required
  • Must be able to work outside and stand for long periods of time

Prerequisites:

  • Ability to obtain Security License for the province of Nova Scotia (pass a criminal background check)
  • Must currently hold a valid Intermediate (Standard) First Aid & CPR - Level C (from a CSA-approved vendor)
  • Must be willing to travel up to 1Hr for certain events
  • Valid Driver's License and personal vehicle are considered asset.
  • English (oral and written) fluency is a must

Why choose Paladin?

  • Your paycheck, on your schedule—daily pay offered.
  • Opportunities for training and professional development.
  • Competitive wage and benefits package.
  • Free Uniforms
  • Company paid Security license
  • Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma/GED

Certification Requirements (All)

Intermediate First Aid/CPR C

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE !
The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and we believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Vacancy posted 21 days ago
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