Corporate Security Specialist

Position Type:

Contract (Full Time) (Fixed Term)

Closing Date:

November 22, 2024

Salary/Wage Range:

$90,970.00 - $113,713.00 (Grade I - under review)

Working for the City of Burlington

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

Hours of Work

35 hours per week

Contract

24 months

Department

Human Resources

Location

This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of SIMS, 390 Brant Street, Burlington. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.

Position Overview

The Corporate Security Specialist is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing security and threat mitigation measures to ensure the safety and protection of staff, customers, and assets. This critical role involves developing and maintaining security policies and procedures, conducting risk/threat assessments, and coordinating security activities in compliance with regulations and best practice standards.

The City is looking for a strong security leader, with implementation experience, who is able to clearly articulate industry best practices to organizational leaders to obtain buy-in on corporate security measures and improvements, for the City’s multifaceted operations. This position is a highly collaborative role and will report to the Manager – Health, Safety and Wellness within Human Resources; however, the role will also have a dotted line reporting relationship to the Senior Manager of Facility Operations (RCC – Community Services) and the Manager of Facility Assets (Public Works), to ensure operational efficiency in achieving objectives.

Responsibilities

• In consultation with stakeholders, conduct written workplace violence/security risk assessments (by location or occupation, including parks, buses, and other mobile operations) to identify risks and controls to mitigate risk.
• Applying Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Principles (Natural Surveillance, Natural Access Control and Territorial Reinforcement), conduct assessments and work with Corporate Facility Assets and Dept. Operations, as applicable, to plan and implement identified controls/actions and track to completion.
• Support the corporation to ensure compliance with all provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, with specific focus on PART III.0.1 – Violence and Harassment.
• Ensure incidents of workplace violence (and harassment) and security losses are tracked in the City’s Incident Reporting Portal, including corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure completion and review of all contracted security guard incident reports, to identify trends and threats.
• Develop and track appropriate key performance indicators (KPIs) for corporate security.
• In consultation with the corporate security contractor, develop post orders and procedures, specific to City facilities. Audit security company and guards for contractual and legislative compliance.
• On an ad hoc basis, when threats arise (event, political protest), coordinate with Security Contractor for additional security guards to be deployed, beyond existing contract minimums.
• Liaise with Halton Regional Police Service, the CEMC and other city staff on security matters, as required.
• Assemble and lead as chairperson, the Corporate Security Committee, to collaborate and coordinate security needs.
• Research industry best practices, including but not limited to consensus standards and guidelines (CSA, NFPA, ASIS, MOL Guidelines) and consult with stakeholders, as they relate to corporate security, access control, video surveillance, workplace emergency planning, loss prevention and workplace violence prevention; develop corporate policies and standards to implement same.
• Work with other members of Human Resources on highly sensitive and confidential matters, related to individual personal security and safety, which may also include domestic violence that could expose a worker within the workplace.
• Develop personal safety plans for employees with elevated risks or threats.
• Coordinate the security needs for members of council, as required.
• Ensure the Corporation has adequate workplace emergency preparedness standards and procedures in place, including the supporting infrastructure (Lockdown, PA/Notifications Systems, Working Alone Application, First Aid, etc.).
• Assist in auditing and consulting on Fire and Life Safety systems considerations, including compliance with the Ontario Fire Code.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure that requirements of the Corporate Code of Public Conduct Policy and Trespass By-law are followed, to ensure fairness and consistency, as well as reducing risks.
• Provide security-related tips and guidance sheets to service areas, as needed. Ensure any new administrative policy or procedure is properly implemented through communication.
• Create and maintain budget for Corporate Security, in accordance with all City policies. Work with Facility Assets and Dept. Facility Operations, as required, to identify needs/gaps, develop business cases and ensure procurement of security-related infrastructure and services.
• Respond to security issues and threats, outside of regular working hours.
• Provide technical advisement to the Special Events Team related to the safety and security of the event planning process, specifically related to operational planning and execution.
• Assist with providing advisement to the Festivals and Events Team on operational security plans for City of Burlington direct delivered events (Canada Day, Santa Claus Parade, Remembrance Day, etc.).
• To ensure the city is compliant in related areas, must possess a thorough understanding of the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 and its Regulations, the Criminal Code of Canada, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and applicable guidelines from the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in law and security, police foundations, loss prevention, facility management, occupational health and safety or a closely related field. Formal training in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is strongly preferred.

4-7 years’ experience in a role that coordinates facility or corporate security, ideally at a managerial level and involving many facilities, including managing on-site security guards. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, both written and orally and must have experience developing written security programs and organizational standards, based on best practices. Experience with security infrastructure, including surveillance, entry control, intrusion and fire and life safety systems (as well as general knowledge of other building systems – electrical, HVAC and lighting) is required.

Certification as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), through ASIS International, provincial certification as a Private Investigator and Project Management experience or certification (PMP) are considered assets. Knowledge and application of Six Sigma and DMAIC principles is also considered an asset.

This position will require travel between sites and/or City facilities and will require you to provide your own transportation to off-site locations.

Occasionally you will be required to work outside of core business hours.

Police Check Requirement

This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check at their own expense.

Additional Information

Candidates will be required to demonstrate their qualifications by passing a written, oral and/or practical examination, as part of the recruitment process.

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Note to Applicants:

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.