Security Guard - Casual

Requisition ID: 370522  

Position Number: SG2024-04

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Lions Housing Centres Inc. 

Site: Lions Housing Centres Inc. - 320 Sherbrook St. Winnipeg, MB  

Department / Unit: Safety and Security  

Job Stream: Non-Clinical  

Union: Exempt

Anticipated Start Date: December 02, 2024

FTE: 0.0  

Work Arrangement: In Person  

Daily Hours Worked: 12 hours

Annual Base Hours: Based on operational requirements.

Lions Housing Centres Inc. owns and operates housing and care facilities to provide accommodation for adult citizens. We provide support that looks at the whole person, not just their mental health needs, but consider their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing. 

Job Profile:

Lions Housing Centres Inc. is recruiting for Security Guard - Casual. This position is responsible for ensuring safety and security for all residents, visitors, and staff within and surrounding areas of the premises within Lions Housing Centres Inc. defined as Lions Manor, LHC Personal Care Home, LHC Adult Day Clubs, Supportive Housing and Lions View.

Reports to: Support Services Assistant under the supervision of Support Services Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to the guard on duty at Lions Manor, residents and staff. (Regular security guard back up)
• Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked entrances and exits, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons and all unauthorized vehicle parking on LHC property.
  • Lions Manor
  • Lions Personal Care Home
  • Lions Supportive Housing
  • Lions View
• Perform patrols at Lions Manor and Lions View buildings as per operational requirements.
• Provide safe walk assistance to all staff, especially during shift changes.
• Monitor security cameras and conduct investigations if suspicious activity was detected.
• Complete daily reports and incident reports.
• Perform wellness checks when required.
• Respond to various site emergencies (using codes, refer to Security Bible), and when required, call backup to ensure security of residents, visitors, staff, property, and information.
• Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations.
• Safely dispose of any biohazards or encampments found on the property.
• Training, and development of the Security Guard with the support of Safety and Security Lead and Support Services Manager
• Performance evaluation
• Attendance management
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters pertaining to residents, staff, and facility operations.
• Participates in mandatory annual education.
• Work collaboratively with all staff as required.
• Follow practices in a manner that supports the Respectful Workplace Policy, the Resident Bill of Rights, and Lions Housing Centres Inc. mission, visions, and values statements at all times.
• Follow Lions Housing Centres Inc. code of conduct at all times.
• Follow Lions Housing Centres Inc. policies and procedures at all times
• Other duties may be assigned from time to time.

Your education and qualifications:

• Valid and up to date Manitoba security license
• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience as a security guard or in a related field
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Experience with security surveillance systems
• Good conflict resolution skills
• Physically and mentally able to perform all job duties
• Able to read, write and speak English
• Proficient in outlook and Microsoft word
• Criminal record check and adult abuse registry check completed within last 6 months.

Benefits:

• Group Health and Dental
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability and Rehabilitation 
• Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• On-site parking
• Starting Wage: $17/hour

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.