Physical Security Analyst

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Closing Date 2024-12-05
Reference Number 24-968-08-071
Job Category Experienced
Who Can Apply Canadian Citizens
Location

Edmonton, Alberta

Salary Range $99,392 - $120,917
Status Indeterminate (permanent)
Language Requirement English Essential

Job Summary

The Physical Security Analyst (PSA) will be responsible for overseeing all guard post activities and security issues, including personnel management, related to all facilities in their region in accordance with policies and standards established for the Service by the Internal Security (IS) Branch.

Major responsibilities:

• With support from the Chief IS, manage the Region’s guard posts, supervising Commissionaires and/or Protective Services Officers (PSO), and ensuring they are trained on all Regional and District security systems and related procedures.
• Understand the interconnected functionality of Regional and District systems pertaining to physical security and life-safety, identify problems with them and propose solutions where feasible (E.g. the Security Management System, its video surveillance cameras and fire alarm systems).
• Plan, support, and review Security Threat and Security Administrative Reviews for Regional CSIS facilities to ensure the safeguards are sufficient and that adequate defensive measures are in place to protect Service employees and assets.
• Implement and ensure compliance of Regional security policies, procedures and measures in accordance with the Government Security Policy and Standards, and provide recommendations on implementation.
• Liaise with Headquarters, Regional and community counterparts in relation to security systems, techniques and events.
• Conduct interviews of employees and contractors, as required, pertaining to physical security matters; submit written reports including facts, analysis and assessments.
• Support and participate in major capital construction and infrastructure projects for the Region to ensure Service facilities continue to meet operational expectations for security by coordinating/advising and consulting engineers and architects.
• In collaboration with HQ, conduct Facility Security Certifications and validate the compliance of premises used by contractors and our partners in the accreditation of external premises to ensure the protection of the Service information and assets at the sites (i.e.: ensure that the necessary safeguards are in place).
• Provide additional support as required, relating to physical security issues.

Education

• Undergraduate degree and two (2) years of experience in a field associated with the conception, installation and maintenance of security systems, or
• College diploma and four (4) years of experience in a field associated with the conception, installation and maintenance of security systems.

The educational program must be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

If you completed a program outside of Canada you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense through a recognized credential assessment service.

Note: Any higher level of education could be recognized as experience.

Experience

Candidates must also possess recent and/or significant experience in:

• Recent* and significant** experience in interpreting and applying: safety policies and standards, as well as fire safety regulations.
• Significant** experience in researching and analyzing information and data to draw inferences in order to provide recommendations or conclusions verbally or in writing.
• Recent* experience in alarm technologies, video surveillance, intrusion detection and access control.
• Recent* experience conducting Threat & Risk Assessments linked to physical security.
• Experience working as a Physical Security representative on medium to large-scale capital projects, such as new office construction or renovation.
• Significant** experience supervising and training a team of security specialists.

• Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.

**Significant experience is defined as the extent and majority of experience of a person in a position whereby the performance of these duties constitutes their main functions in the position.

Assets:

• Professional certification as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), a Physical Security Professional (PSP), Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), Wicklander-Zulawski Certificate or any other recognized certificate in the field of security.
• Knowledge of building and construction methods and codes.

Competencies

• Judgement
• Problem solving
• Organizational Skills/Multitasking
• Analytical skills
• Communication
• Initiative

Conditions of Employment

• Possess and maintain a valid and permanent Canadian driver's license for the duration of their employment in that position.
• Employees must be able to conduct inspections requiring access to confined spaces and the use of a ladder.
• The incumbent will be required to travel to all Prairie Region Districts.
• Flexibility is required in relation to the work schedule that may extend beyond core hours of work.

Notes

While we continue to explore opportunities for flexible work arrangements, the majority of work in our organization must be done in the office and cannot be performed at home.

Security Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to receive an Enhanced Top Secret security clearance. The process involves a security interview, a polygraph, and a background investigation that includes credit and financial verifications. The use of illegal drugs is a criminal offense. Drug use is an important factor considered in your reliability and suitability assessment during the selection process. Therefore it is important not to use any illegal drugs from the time you submit your application

Others

Important

Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet each Education and Experience criteria. Failure to do so will result in the applicant being screened out of the career opportunity

CSIS is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). CSIS has its own classification, compensation system, and a different staffing regime. As such, we use a different staffing process and terminology.

CSIS is committed to building a workforce that is truly representative of the Canadians it serves by cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. This will be achieved by increasing employment equity group representation (including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and women) at all levels within the organization through hiring and talent management practices. We will also ensure that appropriate accommodations are made (e.g., specialized equipment, changes to physical workspace) to provide employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. In support of achieving a greater, diverse and skilled workforce, we strongly encourage those individuals who belong to one or more of the employment equity groups to self-identify when applying.

Should you require accommodation in relation to a disability, please tell us at the beginning of the selection process. This information will be kept confidential.

CSIS Offices in Canada are located on various ancestral and traditional lands. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge all Indigenous People across Canada and their connection to these lands.

The personal information provided in your application is protected under the Privacy Act and will be held in Personal Information Bank SIS/P-PU-025.

We thank all applicants for their interest in CSIS. However, only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.