Security Guard – Commonwealth
Company: City of Edmonton
Location: Edmonton, AB
Salary: $21634 per year
Employment Type: Part-Time
Job Description
Job title: Security Guard – Commonwealth
Company: City of Edmonton
Job description: Commonwealth Stadium is recognized as one of the premiere open air, live entertainment venues in the world. It is home to the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League as well as hosting sold out concerts and international sporting events in soccer, rugby and athletics. Our Security Guards are critical to the success of these events and the venues/facilities where they are posted. In this role, you will play an essential part in ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience at all events through general security enforcement. You will succeed if you can perform all your tasks in a respectful, inclusive and service-minded way.What will you do?
- Greet patrons in a friendly and courteous manner as they enter the facility
- Review credentials at access control points
- Restrict admittance to ticket holders, direct media and VIPs
- Restrict entry and re-entry to Stadium events
- Direct patrons, visitors and staff to specific areas/gates
- Enforce stadium rules and regulations
- Conduct patrols and observe/report on incidents
- Watch the crowd for prohibited items and actions
- Escalate situations appropriately to Command Centre and Edmonton Police Services in emergency situations
- Conduct bag and personal searches
- Other related duties as required
Qualifications
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent or higher
- Currently licensed under the Security Services and Investigators Act by Alberta Justice and Solicitor General, and be in good standing Please attach your security license to your application
- Some experience working as a security guard at a live entertainment venue or related experience is preferred
Asset:
- Additional security certifications and/or First Aid Training
Skills required for success:
- Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, including the ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions and information
- Ability to make decisions and resolve conflict in difficult situations in an influential, professional, respectful and inclusive way
- Excellent problem solving, judgment and negotiation skills
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (
) * Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion (
)Conditions of Employment:
- ProServe Liquor Staff training and ProTect Security Staff Training are required and must be obtained prior to starting your role
- Applicants may be tested
Work Environment:
- Successful candidates must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays from May to December
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact . Learn more about our benefits .Successful candidates may be eligible for recall in the 2026 seasonUp to 50 temporary part-time positions for up to 8 monthsHours of Work: 0 – 39 hours per week.Salary: $21.634 (Hourly)Talent Acquisition Consultant: JP/JRSEASONAL123Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation
Location: Edmonton, AB
Job date: Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:09:09 GMT