Security Guard, Mobile
Company
backwoods
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via BeBee
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Job Description
Backwoods Security Services is a leading supplier of security services in Western Canada. We have been able to attract best-in-class management, staff, and operators from across the industry, allowing us to successfully complete some of the largest midstream and utility projects in Alberta. Moreover, we have become the largest employer of Alexis band members, the largest independent source of income in the community.
Each day, our team strives to live our mission of driving economic opportunity by empowering Indigenous people and communities. The work we do at Backwoods is meaningful, as it helps build and grow the Alexis community. Experiencing the impact that our work has for building a sustainable future for Alexis is something we are passionate about.
Backwoods Security Services is 100% owned by the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and one of the largest Indigenous owned companies in Canada.
• *Backwoods Security Services is currently seeking a Security Guard to work in a Mobile setting in Edmonton area. (LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY)
• *Wage: $18.00 / Hour
• *Shift: Sunday - Saturday; 12 hours a day; NIGHTS 6pm - 6am
• *What we offer:
• Competitive Health Benefit Package after 6 months
• All uniforms and PPE
• Career growth opportunities
• *Job Responsibilities:
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for our clients by patrolling and monitoring premises
• Monitor surveillance equipment, inspect buildings, equipment and access points
• Access Control: Permit authorized persons entry to site when required
• Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, inform violators of policy and procedures; restrain if necessary
• Control traffic by directing drivers
• Complete daily Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHA’s) and Daily Occurrence Reports (DOR’s) and Incident Reports (IR’s) when required
• Inspect Backwoods vehicles, notify Field Manager when service is required
• Maintain environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls
• Arrive on time for shift. If you know you will be unable to fulfill your duties, you must communicate with the on-call supervisor ahead of time
• Able to work efficiently and effectively both as part of a team or individually
• *Job Requirements:
• Minimum 1 year experience in a Security Guard position (preferred)
• Class 5 Driver's License
• 3 Year Drivers Abstract CLEAN
• Valid Alberta Security License (required)
• Valid Standard First Aid Certification (required)
• Overtime work may be required
• *Please note that only Permanent Residence and Canadian citizens are eligible for consideration.**
Each day, our team strives to live our mission of driving economic opportunity by empowering Indigenous people and communities. The work we do at Backwoods is meaningful, as it helps build and grow the Alexis community. Experiencing the impact that our work has for building a sustainable future for Alexis is something we are passionate about.
Backwoods Security Services is 100% owned by the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and one of the largest Indigenous owned companies in Canada.
• *Backwoods Security Services is currently seeking a Security Guard to work in a Mobile setting in Edmonton area. (LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY)
• *Wage: $18.00 / Hour
• *Shift: Sunday - Saturday; 12 hours a day; NIGHTS 6pm - 6am
• *What we offer:
• Competitive Health Benefit Package after 6 months
• All uniforms and PPE
• Career growth opportunities
• *Job Responsibilities:
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for our clients by patrolling and monitoring premises
• Monitor surveillance equipment, inspect buildings, equipment and access points
• Access Control: Permit authorized persons entry to site when required
• Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, inform violators of policy and procedures; restrain if necessary
• Control traffic by directing drivers
• Complete daily Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHA’s) and Daily Occurrence Reports (DOR’s) and Incident Reports (IR’s) when required
• Inspect Backwoods vehicles, notify Field Manager when service is required
• Maintain environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls
• Arrive on time for shift. If you know you will be unable to fulfill your duties, you must communicate with the on-call supervisor ahead of time
• Able to work efficiently and effectively both as part of a team or individually
• *Job Requirements:
• Minimum 1 year experience in a Security Guard position (preferred)
• Class 5 Driver's License
• 3 Year Drivers Abstract CLEAN
• Valid Alberta Security License (required)
• Valid Standard First Aid Certification (required)
• Overtime work may be required
• *Please note that only Permanent Residence and Canadian citizens are eligible for consideration.**
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