Uniformed Loss Prevention - Ottawa

Securiguard is seeking passionate and experienced individuals to join our team as Loss Prevention Security Guards. Join us in this elite role where your vigilance and dedication contribute to the overall safety and success of our retail partner.

The Day to Day:

As a Loss Prevention Security Guard at Securiguard, your role involves safeguarding the assets and minimizing losses for our retail client. You will conduct routine surveillance, employing your keen observational skills to identify and prevent theft, fraud, or other security breaches. Regularly patrolling the premises, you'll interact with customers and employees to deter potential incidents while maintaining a high level of customer service. Your role includes investigating suspicious activities, reviewing CCTV footage, and collaborating with law enforcement when necessary. Crafting detailed incident reports. Your commitment to enforcing security protocols, de-escalating conflicts, and, when needed, making lawful arrests ensures a safe and secure environment for both staff and customers.

What you bring:

• Valid Security Guard License and First Aid/CPR
• At least 1 year of security experience in a high-profile customer focused environment such as retail, government or healthcare.
• Previous Use of Force training and arrest experience will be considered an asset.
• Ability to work at different sites across Ottawa.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare professional daily and/or incident security reports.
• Knowledge of Trespass to Property Act (TPA), Canada Criminal Code and 494(c)
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
• Ability to conduct arrests in appropriate and sanctioned situations.
• Military/Police background/Law Enforcement background is an asset.
• Strong observational skills and situational awareness
• Punctuality
• Able to stand/patrol up for up to 12 hours.

Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour

Progressions are based on performance

Training:

Completion of Use of Force Training and Lawful Subject Restraint, and Crisis Management training are requirements for this role., and also require annual re-certification. The training is provided to new employees for this role along with Securiguard University Orientations courses for skill development.

Who we are:

Securiguard Services Limited, a leading security and safety solution provider in Canada for almost fifty years, deploys personnel across various industries, including Corporate, Retail, Property Management, Industrial, Aviation, Marine, Government, Educational, and Industrial/Resource Projects. With a team of 4000+ professionals, Securiguard offers a comprehensive selection of safety and security services across Canada by air, land, or sea. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment fostering respect, inclusiveness, and career growth.

Securiguard Services Ltd. ("Securiguard") is committed to ensuring equal access to and participation in employment for persons with disabilities. Securiguard welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Upon request, Securiguard will provide accommodation to a job applicant with a disability during all aspects of its recruitment process.  If you require accommodation during this process please email: "HROntario@securiguard.com"