Supervisor, Security & Life Safety
Cadillac Fairview View all jobs
- Calgary, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage the activities of employees to ensure the timely and effective achievement of departmental goals and objectives, within prescribed policies, procedures and standard business practices; and
- Provide regular motivation and mentoring to all staff to encourage ongoing professional development for succession planning purposes.
- Development and implement Standard Operating Guidelines to provide Security Department with clear, concise instructions for performing daily duties;
- Receive and checks invoices, ensures accurate coding and submits Requests for Payment for contract security and other related services;
- Determine needs and resources and coordinate training of staff;
- Monitor the dress, deportment and written reports of staff;
- Investigate tenant complaints, thefts and suspicious activities promptly and follow up with tenants, management and others;
- Schedule daily activities of staff to ensure qualified coverage of security functions;
- Collaborate closely with tenants on behalf of CF management to resolve issues and concerns and provide advice on loss control and other security matters;
- Review, distribute and file daily memoranda, staff records and correspondence;
- Maintain open communication with all personnel in order to seek new ways for improving the overall operation of the department;
- Conduct formal or informal training of staff in First Aid, CPR, handcuffing techniques, self-defense, report writing and other skills or knowledge related to security responsibilities;
- Write comprehensive security reports and summaries;
- Supervise/handle sensitive, high profile situations in professional and exemplary manner;
- Maintain currency of knowledge with respect to relevant legislation and regulations including, but not limited to: Collective Agreement(s), Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, The Criminal Code, and The Trespass to Property Act;
- Excellent communicator, both written and verbal
- Customer service focused
- Strong leadership, with good conflict resolution skills
- Good problem solver with good decision making skills
- Able to use good judgment, and communicate with tact and diplomacy
- A great teammate with strong interpersonal skills and a positive demeanor
- College diploma in Law Enforcement and/or Security Administration; (asset)
- 3 - 4 years’ experience with a security firm or law enforcement agency
- 2 years supervisory experience or equivalent combination of related education, training and experience
- Valid certification in First Aid, CPR and WHMIS
- Valid Provincial Security License
- Good knowledge of site security and life safety needs and Industry-related techniques, technology and trends
- Knowledgeable of applicable federal, provincial and municipal legislation and regulations
- Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills
- Good report writing skills
- Good customer service and leadership skills
- Ability to delegate effectively and be flexible and adaptable in dealing with a diversity of people and situations
- Digital literacy in Word and Google Suite
- Aim Higher – we strive to exceed expectations
- Own Your Expertise – we empower ourselves and each other
- Collaborate Effectively – we bring the right people together to get the right results
- Engage with Empathy – we objectively consider the needs of others
- Embrace Change – we drive, learn from, and adapt to change