Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Rank Group is a full-service real estate firm, providing services such as property development, construction, property management, property maintenance, space design and planning. We thrive on building mutually open and honest relationships with our clients in all our projects, which is evidenced by our many long-standing relationships.
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 security guard 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person