Regular Full Time
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
This is a technical and inspectional role involving coordinating and overseeing building security operations for all City facilities. The incumbent will manage City-wide security systems and software, including key management, swipe card management, and CCTV installations. Responsibilities include:
- Conducting regular security audits to identify areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Reviewing and amending security policies and procedures.
- Ensuring fire safety plans are current.
- Providing training on security policies and procedures.
Additionally, the incumbent will have the opportunity to coordinate the procurement and assignment of work for contracted security guards and third-party security services. Independent judgment and action are exercised in the work, with unusual or policy matters being discussed with a superior who reviews performance based on achieving desired objectives, conformance with established standards, and effectiveness of services rendered. This role offers a platform for personal and professional growth, with the potential for career progression within the organization.
This position has a non-standard workweek. Candidates must be available to work Tuesday to Saturday (10:00am-6:00pm). The schedule is subject to change due to operational needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and methods applicable to building security protocols and procedures.
- Considerable knowledge of security software for CCTV, key systems and card access systems.
- Considerable knowledge of security policies, procedures, and fire safety plans applicable to the work performed.
- Ability to inspect building security operations for all City facilities to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Ability to coordinate the procurement and assignment of work for contracted security guards and third-party security services.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and liaison with various internal and external contacts.
- Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to the work.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to provide training on security policies and procedures.
- Ability to work with confidential and classified information.
- Driver’s License for the Province of BC.
- Basic security training certification, plus considerable related experience in customer service and security; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $33.23 - $39.12. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off program. This position is based in Coquitlam. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police information check (with no adverse reports).
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on August 29, 2024.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Minimum Qualifications
- Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and methods applicable to building security protocols and procedures.
- Considerable knowledge of security software for CCTV, key systems and card access systems.
- Considerable knowledge of security policies, procedures, and fire safety plans applicable to the work performed.
- Ability to inspect building security operations for all City facilities to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Ability to coordinate the procurement and assignment of work for contracted security guards and third-party security services.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and liaison with various internal and external contacts.
- Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to the work.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to provide training on security policies and procedures.
- Ability to work with confidential and classified information.
- Driver’s License for the Province of BC.
- Basic security training certification, plus considerable related experience in customer service and security; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $33.23 - $39.12. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off program. This position is based in Coquitlam. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
