Full Time Security Guard - Corrections Canada at Commissionaires
Date: 4 hours ago
City: St. John's, NL
Salary:
CA$20.73
per hour
Contract type: Full time
Full Time Security Guard – Corrections Canada
Province
Newfoundland & Labrador City/Town
St. John's Closing Date
November 19, 2025 Hours
Full Time Wage
$20.73
THE ROLE:
Commissionaires’ NL provides 24/7 security services to the Community Correctional Centre in St. John’s. This is a residential facility providing accommodations to federal offenders, under parole, who require period of supervision prior to their release into the community. We are hiring one permanent full time and one temporary full time. The temporary position is until September 2026.
WHO WE ARE
Commissionaires NL is the province’s not-for-profit provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. We are an independent member of Commissionaires Canada, our parent federation employing over 22,000 nationwide. We exist to provide meaningful employment for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, their families, and anyone else who wants to contribute to the security and well-being of Newfoundland & Labrador.
We are recognized with global certifications for our exceptional customer service, management standards, and environmental stewardship.
WHAT WE OFFER
A sought-after employer and community partner, we can help you achieve your goals through challenging work, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. We strive to continually improve and leverage technology to support our growing customer base across Newfoundland & Labrador.
THE BENEFITS:
Higher-than-industry pay rates
Health & drug benefits for eligible employees
Free uniforms and equipment
High-quality, formal, and on-job training
Annual paid loyalty award
Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities in this security-related role may include, but are not limited to:
Monitors and documents offenders whereabouts’ when in the community and within the CCC ensuring the offenders abide by the rules & regulations of the CCC and their parole conditions.
Ability to recognize and respond effectively to potentially volatile or crisis/emergency situations.
Ability to recognize the signs and effects of intoxication substances when offenders are under the influence of substances.
Report Writing
Monitoring Camera Systems
WHO WE’RE SEEKING
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Be professional, reliable
Be able to communicate effectively
Be able to complete Commissionaire security officer course
First aid
Basic computer skills
Driver’s license
Previous experience in law enforcement or Corrections an asset
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
The selected candidate will be professional and detail driven individual with a strong work ethic and “can do” attitude. Both physical and mental fitness is required. This often involves working in all types of environment conditions at varying times throughout the day or night.
Key qualifications and skills to be successful include but are not limited to:
Mental alertness with ability to:
React calmly, quickly, and appropriately in any crisis
Concentrate and remain alert for up to 12 hours
Communicate observed characteristics/behaviours
Demonstrate problem-solving and sound judgement
Superior attention to detail with very good verbal communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Computer literacy, and/or an aptitude to learn is an asset
READY TO JOIN US?
This position is open to external and internal applicants.
Commissionaires NL is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from equity seeking communities to self-identify.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Province
Newfoundland & Labrador City/Town
St. John's Closing Date
November 19, 2025 Hours
Full Time Wage
$20.73
THE ROLE:
Commissionaires’ NL provides 24/7 security services to the Community Correctional Centre in St. John’s. This is a residential facility providing accommodations to federal offenders, under parole, who require period of supervision prior to their release into the community. We are hiring one permanent full time and one temporary full time. The temporary position is until September 2026.
WHO WE ARE
Commissionaires NL is the province’s not-for-profit provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. We are an independent member of Commissionaires Canada, our parent federation employing over 22,000 nationwide. We exist to provide meaningful employment for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, their families, and anyone else who wants to contribute to the security and well-being of Newfoundland & Labrador.
We are recognized with global certifications for our exceptional customer service, management standards, and environmental stewardship.
WHAT WE OFFER
A sought-after employer and community partner, we can help you achieve your goals through challenging work, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. We strive to continually improve and leverage technology to support our growing customer base across Newfoundland & Labrador.
THE BENEFITS:
Higher-than-industry pay rates
Health & drug benefits for eligible employees
Free uniforms and equipment
High-quality, formal, and on-job training
Annual paid loyalty award
Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities in this security-related role may include, but are not limited to:
Monitors and documents offenders whereabouts’ when in the community and within the CCC ensuring the offenders abide by the rules & regulations of the CCC and their parole conditions.
Ability to recognize and respond effectively to potentially volatile or crisis/emergency situations.
Ability to recognize the signs and effects of intoxication substances when offenders are under the influence of substances.
Report Writing
Monitoring Camera Systems
WHO WE’RE SEEKING
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Be professional, reliable
Be able to communicate effectively
Be able to complete Commissionaire security officer course
First aid
Basic computer skills
Driver’s license
Previous experience in law enforcement or Corrections an asset
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
The selected candidate will be professional and detail driven individual with a strong work ethic and “can do” attitude. Both physical and mental fitness is required. This often involves working in all types of environment conditions at varying times throughout the day or night.
Key qualifications and skills to be successful include but are not limited to:
Mental alertness with ability to:
React calmly, quickly, and appropriately in any crisis
Concentrate and remain alert for up to 12 hours
Communicate observed characteristics/behaviours
Demonstrate problem-solving and sound judgement
Superior attention to detail with very good verbal communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Computer literacy, and/or an aptitude to learn is an asset
READY TO JOIN US?
This position is open to external and internal applicants.
Commissionaires NL is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from equity seeking communities to self-identify.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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