The Country Day School
Night Security Officer
Permanent, Full-Time, Year-Round Position
Commencing Immediately

If you enjoy working in a team environment that promotes collaboration, open communication and which fosters a positive culture that builds integrity and mutual respect, then consider joining The Country Day School’s Facilities Department as Night Security Officer.

Reporting to the Head of Facilities, this position is responsible for the overall security of the grounds and for instilling a strong sense of safety within the school. The successful candidate has strong communication and interpersonal skills, is adaptable, focused and extremely dependable. Additionally, the candidate works well under pressure, follows through on security protocols and best practices and instills a strong sense of safety at all times. This position is best suited for individuals who are comfortable working independently as well as part of a team. The hours of work are weekdays from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. year-round. This position may need to work extended hours or do some weekend work during emergency situations.

Key Responsibilities include:

● Patrolling the premises to detect and prevent signs of unauthorized entry, as well as ensuring security of doors, windows and gates at all times.

● Answering alarms and investigating disturbances while on regular duty.

● Calling the police or fire department in cases of emergency such as a school fire or identification of unauthorized persons on the premises.

● Keeping logs and records of irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.

● During winter months, calling Head of Facilities in case of heavy snowfall or ice so that on-call groundskeepers can be called in.

● During position downtime, may be required to perform minor building maintenance or custodial duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

● Secondary School Diploma required.

● A minimum of 2-3 years experience as a Security Officer or in a related field.

● Must have a valid driver’s license.

● W.H.M.I.S. Certification and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act is considered an asset.

● Must be adaptable, focused, dependable and have strong attention to detail in all areas of work.

● Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

● Able to complete required paperwork to report abnormalities or incidents.

● Comfortable working independently and in emergency situations.

● Able to work well under pressure and able to follow through on security protocols and best practices at all times.

● Computer literacy, including knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Gmail required.

The review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The Head of School invites qualified individuals to apply by March 17, 2023 with resume and cover letter to:

John Liggett, Head of School
The Country Day School
13415 Dufferin Street
King, ON L7B 1K5
www.cds.on.ca/employment

The Country Day School offers a positive working environment with a competitive salary. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported, and welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of this community. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please let us know.

All CDS employees must be able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report. Only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

Situated on a beautiful 100-acre campus in the heart of King Township, The Country Day School offers a challenging university-preparatory program for students in JK-12. For more information about this leading Canadian independent school, please visit www.cds.on.ca.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• King City, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Security Officer: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• WHMIS Certification (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-17
Expected start date: 2023-03-27

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