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Security Runner (casual, on-call)

Coquitlam – School District #43

Coquitlam, B.C.

Job description

SECURITY RUNNER (CASUAL)

*Flexible Shifts (days, afternoons, nights) including Weekends*

Coquitlam School District invites applications for a Casual Security Runner. As the third largest school district in the province, we are located within a 40-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. The school district has a population of 34,000 students with approximately 4,500 teaching, administrative, managerial and support staff.

Working under the Assistant Director of Operations/designate, the Security Runner, provides district-wide security response services twenty-four hours including weekends and statutory holidays and performs a variety of routine assignments and duties under minimal supervisor. Successful applicants must be available for day/afternoon/night shifts.

Duties:

  • Responds to fire and security alarms at all school district locations
  • Performs fire and flood watch
  • Inspects closed sites for eating/lighting issues, vandalism, etc.
  • Liaises with police, fire responders, security companies, general public building personnel
  • Opens and closes school district buildings for authorized users
  • Makes emergency vandalism repairs to secure the affected buildings(w) including boarding broken windows and cleaning broken glass
  • Organizes/maintains maintenance department storage areas and other areas as directed
  • Performs caretaking duties in emergency situations
  • Assists in filling caretaking requisitions and in restocking supplies in district stores, assists with shipping and receiving
  • Performs annual inspections of emergency lighting
  • Assist in testing of building fire alarm and security systems.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Grade 10 plus one-year experience in the Facilities department (i.e. Maintenance or Caretaking), or an equivalent combination of training and experience
  • A valid BC Class 5 driver's license is required.

This is an on-call casual unionized position, offering $30.71 per hour plus 16% in lieu of benefits.

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The successful applicants must complete two criminal record checks. We appreciate your interest but regret that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

SD43 (Coquitlam) values diversity in the workplace and strives to honor each person's unique lived experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with varied backgrounds, cultures, races, abilities and intersectionality.

About this occupation

This job is classed under Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Security guards and workers in related security service occupations guard and implement security measures to protect property against theft, vandalism and fire; to control access to establishments; to maintain order and enforce regulations at public events and within establishments; to perform screening of passengers, luggage or cargo; to conduct private investigations for clients or employers and to provide other protective services not elsewhere classified. They are employed by public or private security agencies, residential complexes, educational, cultural, financial and health institutions, retail establishments, investigation service companies, transportation facilities, and organizations throughout the public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Security guards
  • Control access to establishments, operate security control-room equipment and patrol assigned areas to guard against theft, vandalism and fire
  • Enforce regulations to maintain order and resolve conflicts and to monitor establishment activities
  • Ensure safety and emergency procedures are followed
  • Issue passes and direct visitors to appropriate areas and check age identification of patrons.

Usual requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • A college diploma in law and security or police technology may be required.
  • Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) certification is required for screening officers.
  • Security guards carrying firearms require a licence.

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What you’ll do

Respond to fire and security alarms at school district locations. Perform fire and flood watch. Inspect closed sites for lighting issues and vandalism. Liaise with police, fire responders, security companies, and building personnel. Open and close school district buildings for authorized users. Make emergency vandalism repairs, including boarding broken windows and cleaning broken glass. Organize and maintain maintenance department storage areas. Perform caretaking duties during emergencies. Assist with caretaking requisitions and restocking supplies. Assist with shipping and receiving. Perform annual emergency lighting inspections. Assist in testing building fire alarm and security systems

What you’ll need

Grade 10 education. One year of Facilities department experience in maintenance or caretaking, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Valid British Columbia Class 5 driver's license. Availability for day, afternoon, and night shifts, including weekends. Ability to complete two criminal record checks

Benefits

  • 16% in lieu of benefits
  • Unionized position
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