Security Supervisor

Barber Collins Security Services Ltd. is a security service provider that has been serving Southwestern Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area since 1980. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our employees and our focus on delivering exceptional customer service.

Barber Collins security is looking for a full time Supervisor Security Guard who will be responsible for managing schedules, training new hires and keeping in touch with the client on a regular basis. The supervisor will be the main point of contact in order to communicate the needs of the client and oversee staff performance to provide guidance and support for development.

Candidates must have their own personal vehicle.

Shifts:

Monday to Friday from 3 pm to 11 pm.

In addition to

  • 24/7/365 availability to client requests.
  • 24/7/365 availability for guard coverage.
Responsibilities:
  • Create, post and submit schedule for payroll every two (2) weeks.
  • Assist in covering shifts if required.
  • Maintain contact with client.
  • Ensure that guards understand their duties or delegated tasks.
  • Monitor on job productivity and provide feedback and coaching when required.
  • Receive any questions, comments or concerns and provide the appropriate and necessary response.
  • Part take in the hiring process and train new employees.
  • Ensure that company policies, laws and any procedures are being followed.
  • Protect company’s property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment.
  • Take accurate notes of unusual occurrences.
  • Monitor and control access at building entrances and vehicle gates.
  • Watch alarm systems or video cameras and operate detecting/emergency equipment.
  • Alarm and access control for the facility/area.
  • Ensuring that the facility’s safety and emergency procedures are followed in response to site emergencies.
  • Demonstrating judgement, common sense, and decision-making ability, particularly when required to take charge and direct others in emergencies or other incidents.
Skills
  • Proven experience as supervisor or relevant role.
  • Trained security guard with a diploma in a related field.
  • Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment.
  • Excellent knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols.
  • Surveillance skills and detail orientation.
  • Integrity and professionalism.
  • Able and willingly able to learn various and all different job descriptions.
  • Able to communicate and conduct interpersonal skills.
  • Has exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
  • Ability to operate security equipment/systems, computers, radios, phones.
  • Meticulous record keeping, report writing, observation skills.
Barber-Collins Security welcomes and encourages qualified applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection and hiring process. If you require assistance, please feel free to call our office at 519-745-1111. Pay: $20.00 per hour

Application question(s)

  • Do you own your own personal vehicle?
  • Are you available to work the hours posted in the job description?
  • Please confirm with stating “confirmed” that you have read through the entire ad and understand the responsibilities and skill set required for the position.
Experience:
  • Security Supervisory: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
  • Ontario Security Guard License (required)
Work Location: In person
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