Pen Centre is hiring security guards

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About The Pen Centre

The Pen Centre was built in 1957 as the Niagara Peninsula Centre, a single-level, outside strip mall. It has over one million square feet of floor space and features over 180 stores, a major department store, a supermarket, Landmark Cinemas and much more.

Mandatory Pre-requisites:

• 1+ years of security experience in a mall setting.
• G driver's license (parking patrols are conducted with company vehicle). A clean driver's abstract is required.
• Valid security guard license issued by the Ontario Ministry of Community and Correctional Services.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Available to work a permanent rotational schedule - days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Job Qualifications:

• Experience with CCTV monitoring system.
• Comprehensive knowledge of common security policies and various related rules and regulations.
• Experience with access control systems and alarm monitoring procedures.
• Experience with report writing and note taking skills.
• 1+ years in a customer service role.
• Proven conflict resolution, problem solving, decision making, situational assessment and communication skills.
• Must be able to walk, run, stand for extended periods of time, in addition to climbing stairs.
• Knowledge of radio usage (10-codes and etiquette).

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as an exemplar of security by understanding the procedures and having proven excellent work ethics.
• Assist security team in ensuring the safety and security of people, valuable materials, and classified documents pertaining to the premises.
• Access control and CCTV monitoring.
• Regularly patrol indoors and outdoors.
• Communicate with on-site tenants in person, via telephone and/or email when required.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks as directed by the site supervisor.
• Act as first responder in case of emergency, first aid or any other intervention.
• Conduct regular inspections of the serviceability of firefighting and other site equipment.
• Keep an open line of communication and availability with the Operations teams and respond to site emails in a timely manner.

We are currently seeking security guards in the St. Catharines area. Only those contacted will be invited for the interview; we thank everyone who applied to this job posting.

VP Protection Inc. is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), VP Protection Inc. will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.55-$18.46 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 44 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every Weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

• St. Catharines, ON L2T 2K9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Security Guard Licence (required)

Work Location: In person