Dated: February 24, 2015 - 8:00 a.m., Expires March 3, 2015 - 4:00 p.m.
SECURITY GUARD II (2 vacant positions)
Security
Services - USW
Thunder
Bay Campus
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: human.resources@lakeheadu.ca
AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Lakehead University is committed to creating a
diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all qualified
individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons
and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those
selected for an interview will be notified.