Commissionaires Hiring - Cruise ship season

Commissionaires will be looking to hire 10-15 casual security guards at the Port Authority for the cruise ship season. 

Security Guard - St. John's Port Authority Cruise Ship Season
THE ROLE:

Commissionaires’ NL provides 24/7 security services to the St. John's Port Authority. The St. John's Port Authority is Newfoundland and Labrador’s primary container terminal. The port services Newfoundland's offshore oil & fishing industry's, cruise ship industry, marine maintenance and repair.

WHO WE ARE

Commissionaires NL is the province’s not-for-profit provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. We are an independent member of Commissionaires Canada, our parent federation employing over 22,000 nationwide. We exist to provide meaningful employment for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, their families, and anyone else who wants to contribute to the security and well-being of Newfoundland & Labrador.
We are recognized with global certifications for our exceptional customer service, management standards, and environmental stewardship.

WHAT WE OFFER

A sought-after employer and community partner, we can help you achieve your goals through challenging work, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. We strive to continually improve and leverage technology to support our growing customer base across Newfoundland & Labrador.

THE BENEFITS:

• Higher-than-industry pay rates
• Health & drug benefits for eligible employees
• Free uniforms and equipment
• High-quality, formal, and on-job training
• Annual paid loyalty award
• Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities in this security-related role may include, but are not limited to:
• The security and safety of people, property, and information at the St. John's Port Authority
• Access control
• Exterior patrols in all weather conditions
• Security system monitoring including camera systems and alarm response
• Reporting writing
• Emergency management
• Radio use

WHO WE'RE SEEKING

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be professional, reliable and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Be able to communicate effectively
• Be able to obtain a clear police conduct and security clearance through Transport Canada
• Be able to complete Commissionaire security officer course
• Be able to complete extended foot patrols
• First aid
• Have been in Canada for minimum of 5 years
• Basic computer skills
• Driver's license
• Fully vaccinated
• Full availability
• Previous experience in law enforcement an asset

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

The selected candidate will be professional and detail driven individual with a strong work ethic and "can do" attitude. Both physical and mental fitness is required. This often involves working in all types of environment conditions at varying times throughout the day or night.
Key qualifications and skills to be successful include but are not limited to:
• Mental alertness with ability to:
o React calmly, quickly, and appropriately in any crisis
o Concentrate and remain alert for up to 12 hours
o Communicate observed characteristics/behaviours
o Demonstrate problem-solving and sound judgement
• Physical fitness with the ability to:
o Navigate uneven terrain during foot patrols (in all weather conditions)
• Superior attention to detail with very good verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Computer literacy, and/or an aptitude to learn is an asset

READY TO JOIN US?

Commissionaires NL is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities to self-identify.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.