Student - Security Officer

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*Targeted to Post-Secondary and High School students*

This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and locations across Ontario. Ministry and job location details are listed below. You are required to identify the ministries and cities you are interested in applying to. Note: relocation expenses are not covered by ministries.

Applications are accepted online. Resumes and cover letters are not accepted. Describe your skills, knowledge and relevant paid work or volunteer experience in the related questions on the application form.

To assist you with the application process please visit the Summer Employment Opportunities website and view the following resources:
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOEligibilityCriteria.asp') Eligibility Requirements (/a)
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOKeyResources.asp') Student Application Guide (/a) -item 1 in Key Resources
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOKeyResources.asp') Explanation of Rating Scale for Application Questions (/a) -item 2 in Key Resources

Detailed Position Breakdown:

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
18 positions at 955 Lake Shore Blvd W, M6K 3B9, Toronto

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About the job

Work Description:

Student Security Officers (Ontario Place Corporation) work as part of the larger security team to ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures of the park, guests and staff.

General responsibilities include:
• Interact with guests to provide directions to various areas of the park and the surrounding venues and transportation
• Clarify information to site patrons and guests
• Traffic management
• Conduct crowd control practices
• Attend to minor first aid calls
• Maintain the safety of the public and assist in diffusing escalated situations in a professional manner
• Recognize escalating complex situations and notifying Senior Security Officers

*Successful candidates, hired for the position will be required to purchase their own utility belt and boots.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

Some positions require students to be 15-24 years of age (or 15-29 years of age if you are a person with a disability) due to program funding.

Some positions may require the successful candidate(s) to undergo a personal security screening check as a condition of employment.

Qualification Requirements:

Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You apply your written communication skills to prepare documents (e.g. incident reports)
• You apply your customer service and interpersonal skills to interact and assist guests by providing information

Technical Skills and Knowledge
• You apply your general knowledge of law enforcement regulations and procedures and are able to understand and apply generally accepted safety and security techniques

Other Requirements
• Applicants must be willing to work a rotating shift schedule including weekends and statutory holidays
• You must have a valid Ontario G2 Driver's Licence (or higher)
• You must have valid and current basic CPR and Standard First Aid certificate and a Security License issued by the province

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Additional information:

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.