With over 4 decades of experience and success, Rank Group has developed, owns and manages more than 5 million square feet of space, with over 500 clients spread over commercial, industrial, retail and multi-residential properties across Atlantic Canada.
We have an opening for a Full Time Security Officer to join our professional in-house security team based at Nova Centre in downtown Halifax. Nova Centre is a 1-million-square-footmixed development includes: retail space, a convention centre, commercial space, a hotel, restaurants and a 2 level parkade.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive wages
- Exciting multi-faceted security role
- Health/Dental benefits.
- GRRSP Plan
- Guaranteed, year-round hours.
- Discounts at our sister company furniture stores.
- Uniforms covered.
- Paid sick days.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide exceptional customer service to tenants and members of the public. Welcome them to the building and answer general inquiries (e.g., providing directions, etc. );
- Provide a visible presence on the premises that enforces safety and security – particularly during high traffic times of the day;
- Conduct regular foot patrols of the premise – identity and investigate any suspicious behaviour, threats and irregular activity;
- Monitor our video surveillance system CCTV– identify and investigate any suspicious behaviour, threats and irregular activity;
- Respond to emergency and security situations and including power outages, fire alarms, physical disturbances, etc. and provide proper response (police, fire, ambulance). Provide an Incident Report of the incident;
- Prevent unauthorized entry and politely direct disruptive individuals to leave the premises;
- Write clear and comprehensive reports utilizing our innovative electronic reporting software;
- Monitor parkade to ensure traffic flowing in and out smoothly, deal with any issues as they arise;
- Control Access to the property, this may include escorting contractors;
- Provide specialized security services and sustain effective relationships with key stakeholders;
- Act as ambassador of the Company – portray a positive, professional image as the face of the Company;
- You will also be responsible for ensuring that policies and procedures are adhered to and enforced;
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma;
- Previous experience working in a security position is an asset, but not required.
- Relevant post-secondary education (corrections; police foundations, etc.) would be an asset.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal skills – ability to develop relationships with tenants and members of the public and portray and positive Company image;
- Attentive, aware of surrounding and strong attention to detail. Ability to discern when things are not as they should be;
- Dependable and punctual; a team player;
- Ability to utilize technology and computer software;
- Ability to solve problems, make decisions and respond to emergencies under pressure;
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including report writing.
- Discretion when handling confidential and private information;
- Ability, to stand and walk (indoors and outdoors) for extended periods of time;
- Criminal background check required;
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview
Expected hours: 36.0 – 44.0 per week
Work Location: In person
