Security Guard II - Part-Time

Category: 
Administrative/Staff Positions - Thunder Bay Campus
Application Deadline: 
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - 4:30pm

Security Services

Thunder Bay Campus - $16.14 per hour

Under general supervision, reporting to the Director of Security Services, a Security Guard II performs duties for the purpose of preventing theft and vandalism, maintaining order, providing security for all University personnel, buildings and property, controlling traffic and parking, guiding students and visitors, and undertaking special investigation duties as required. Incumbents in this classification are subject to rotating shifts and day or night duty.

DUTIES:

Monitor alarm panels for fires, intruders and equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action;

Answer telephone inquiries and follow up with required information or response;

Answer the University emergency lines and initiate appropriate action;

Dispatch and relay information to Security Guards, Emergency First Response Team (EFRT), and Emergency Services (Police, Ambulance, Fire) as required;

Monitor video feeds from various cameras on a continual basis;

Responsible for issuing keys and receiving returned keys daily;

Provide assistance and direction to visitors, staff and students;

Receive and account for monies paid for parking fines, locker rentals, etc.;

Provide clerical support such as filing, shredding, stuffing envelopes, labelling, etc:

Enter data in various computer programs on a daily basis;

Maintain University lost and found service;

Complete and submit timely reports and administrative forms as required;

Perform Security Guard I duties as required;

Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a Law and Security Administration or Police Foundations Diploma, and/or University degree or equivalent combination of education (minimum grade 12) and experience;

Must possess a valid Ontario Private Security & Investigative Services License;

Sufficiently proficient in the use of PCs to utilize reporting and searching programs to assist in daily duties, submission of reports, investigations and familiarity in Datatel Colleague systems an asset;

Knowledge of investigative techniques and/or experience in security an asset;

Familiar with or capable of learning the basic operation of various security video systems and retrieval of video data relating to incident;

Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Strong customer service, interpersonal and organizational skills;

Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion with emphasis on good human relations, courtesy, deportment and appearance;

Ability to handle all security matters in a trustworthy and confidential manner;

Ability to perform regular patrolling Security Guard duties (includes patrolling Lakehead University campus buildings and grounds on foot, by car and by bicycle; includes climbing stairs);

Must possess a valid driver?s license (class ?G? minimum) and maintaining a driving record ensuring insurable status for the operation of university vehicles;

Willingness to perform rotating shift duty;

Possess a valid first aid certificate and training in fire prevention;

Familiarity with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, its regulations and other health and safety related legislation and standards.

As a condition of employment, a criminal record check and a three year drivers abstract must be provided by the successful candidate.

Please forward resumes to:

Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

Fax: 807-346-7701

Email:  careers@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal/Indigenous persons and persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identify or gender expression. Lakehead University is committed to an environment of open access to employment opportunities. Accommodations are available for all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at (807) 343-8334. We appreciate your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.