Veteran Security Officers (Current or Former Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP)

CNS provides its employees with:

• Life, AD&D, Health and Dental benefits
• Highest Quality Formal and site-specific training
• CNS branded Uniforms
• Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs
• Employee Referral Incentives
• Industry competitive wage rates
• Advancement Opportunities

Reports to: CSSC MGR or District Managers

Responsible for: The security and safety of people and property

Duties and Responsibilities

While Duties vary by specific assignment, the duties and responsibilities inherent in this security-related role may include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring security of employees, property, and visitors
• Verification of identities for access
• Monitoring of assigned areas
• Ensuring security measures are taken based on client requirements
• Overseeing movement of visitors and others on client premises
• Conducting security inspections
• On-foot perimeter and search patrols, inside and out-of-doors
• Ensuring  the health and safety of self and others in the workplace
• Maintaining adherence to CNS’ health, safety, environmental and quality policies and systems and practices
• Maintaining adherence to CNS’ Policies, Site Work Instructions, and Site Supervisor’s direction
• Escort Contractors when completing work on work sites.

Qualifications & Skills Sought:

The role of a Commissionaire requires both physical and mental fitness, as the level of responsibility to ensure security is high, and often in a variety of environmental conditions.

Qualifications for Success in this role include, but are not limited to:

• Excellent verbal communication skills; bilingualism is always an asset
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt to change
• Ability and willingness to successfully obtain a first aid certificate (Emergency First Aid; CPR; AED use)
• Ability and willingness to successfully complete CNS’ Security Officer Course, and undertake 24 hours of HPA/Cruise Familiarization Training if necessary
• Physical fitness to include:
  • Ability to navigate stairs with ease
  • Ability to navigate various types of terrain in all weather conditions
  • Good dexterity and balance
  • Good vision and hearing
  • Superior attention to detail, including ability to hear, observe, or smell changes to the work environment
• Mental alertness to include:
  • React calmly, quickly and appropriately in a crisis situation
  • Ability to concentrate for a period of up to 12 hours
  • A good memory and ability to communicate observed characteristics/behaviours
  • Demonstrated sound judgement and problem-solving ability
  • Ability to remain alert for up to 12 hours

• Demonstrated professionalism and sound judgment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Possession of a valid and clean Nova Scotia driver’s license, or access to reliable transportation
• Ability to obtain Enhanced Reliability (ER) and Marine Transport Security Clearances (MTSC) if necessary
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Monitoring CCTV Cameras

For immediate employment opportunities, we invite all qualified applicants to submit a cover letter and resume to:

recruit@commissionaires.ns.ca

or via fax to (902) 444-8590

PLEASE QUOTE COMPETITION # CNS 800-10-18

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage qualified applicants who identify as Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Minorities to submit an application for employment with CNS.