Halifax Downtown jobs in Halifax, NS

With over 4 decades of experience and success, Rank Group has developed, owns and manages more than 5 million square feet of space, with over 500 clients spread over commercial, industrial, retail and multi-residential properties across Atlantic Canada.

We have an opening for a Full Time Security Officer to join our professional in-house security team based at Nova Centre in downtown Halifax. Nova Centre is a 1-million-square-footmixed development includes: retail space, a convention centre, commercial space, a hotel, restaurants and a 2 level parkade.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive wages
• Exciting multi-faceted security role
• Health/Dental benefits.
• GRRSP Plan
• Guaranteed, year-round hours.
• Discounts at our sister company furniture stores.
• Uniforms covered.
• Paid sick days.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide exceptional customer service to tenants and members of the public. Welcome them to the building and answer general inquiries (e.g., providing directions, etc. );
• Provide a visible presence on the premises that enforces safety and security – particularly during high traffic times of the day;
• Conduct regular foot patrols of the premise – identity and investigate any suspicious behaviour, threats and irregular activity;
• Monitor our video surveillance system CCTV– identify and investigate any suspicious behaviour, threats and irregular activity;
• Respond to emergency and security situations and including power outages, fire alarms, physical disturbances, etc. and provide proper response (police, fire, ambulance). Provide an Incident Report of the incident;
• Prevent unauthorized entry and politely direct disruptive individuals to leave the premises;
• Write clear and comprehensive reports utilizing our innovative electronic reporting software;
• Monitor parkade to ensure traffic flowing in and out smoothly, deal with any issues as they arise;
• Control Access to the property, this may include escorting contractors;
• Provide specialized security services and sustain effective relationships with key stakeholders;
• Act as ambassador of the Company – portray a positive, professional image as the face of the Company;
• You will also be responsible for ensuring that policies and procedures are adhered to and enforced;

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma;
• Previous experience working in a security position is an asset, but not required.
• Relevant post-secondary education (corrections; police foundations, etc.) would be an asset.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to develop relationships with tenants and members of the public and portray and positive Company image;
• Attentive, aware of surrounding and strong attention to detail. Ability to discern when things are not as they should be;
• Dependable and punctual; a team player;
• Ability to utilize technology and computer software;
• Ability to solve problems, make decisions and respond to emergencies under pressure;
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including report writing.
• Discretion when handling confidential and private information;
• Ability, to stand and walk (indoors and outdoors) for extended periods of time;
• Criminal background check required;

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview

Expected hours: 36.0 – 44.0 per week

Work Location: In person