Security Services Agent

Career Opportunity

The Calgary TELUS Convention Centre (CTCC) hosts conventions, trade shows, and meetings for national, international, and local groups. We are currently looking to fill a full-time Security Services Agent position in our Security Services Department.

The mandate of Security Services is to deliver professional and results-oriented security services to the CTCC business units, visitors, and clients, including, but not limited to, life safety and emergency response.

Reporting to the Manager, Security Services and Team Lead, the Security Services Agent is responsible for maintaining the security and safety of people and property within and surrounding the CTCC, +15 connections, and for providing ancillary business and customer services to other staff members, clients, and the public.

Due to the dynamic nature of this position, a high level of critical‑thinking skills is required to meet the standards of this position and adequately perform situational risk and event‑related assessments, interact with a variety of clientele, and implement sound judgment in situations requiring the use of discretion.

• Under guidance and direction from the Manager, Security Services and Team Lead, Security Services, perform security operations for the CTCC while functioning ethically, efficiently, effectively, and with the utmost professionalism.
• Monitor, investigate, patrol, and protect persons and/or property to deter or detect loss for persons, property, or premises under the care and control of the CTCC.
• Perform investigations pertaining to, but not limited to, loss of or damage to property, premises, and/or persons under the care and control of the CTCC.
• While operating within the legal authority and the policies/procedures of the CTCC, conduct searches of the person(s), personal property, or premises for the purpose of protection or loss prevention.
• While operating within the legal authority and the policies/procedures of the CTCC, utilize authorized methods of physical subject control, arrest, and defensive tactics to remove or restrain individuals demonstrating criminal conduct or active damage to property, premises, and/or persons under the care and control of the CTCC.
• Comply with legislation governing security and investigative services as defined in the Security Services and Investigators Act, the Security Services and Investigators Regulations, and the Security Services and Investigators Act Ministerial Regulations, including but not limited to maintaining license status, training qualifications, authorized equipment, reporting requirements, complaint processes and Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrate an understanding of customer requirements and provide outstanding quality of service in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Complete assigned duties in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
• Facilitate response to emergency operations and incident response, including assuming the role of Incident Commander in a traditional Incident Command System setting.
• Establish and maintain relations with external agencies, including neighbouring properties, local law enforcement, and municipal agencies.
• Maintain access control by managing access control systems, including but not limited to creating, issuing, and tracking instruments of access control (cards, locks, keys).
• Coordinate and complete event‑related security requests and work orders as required.
• Facilitate and coordinate third‑party contracted security services, medical services and pay duty officer requirements as required.
• Monitor alarm systems, access control, and surveillance system.
• Complete and maintain records, logs, reports, inventories, and other documentation in compliance with regulatory authorities and CTCC policies and procedures.
• Acquire and maintain adequate certification or training as required.
• Adhere to CTCC and Occupational Health & Safety regulations and performance standards.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, service providers, employees, and other stakeholders.
• Undertake other duties and projects as required.

To be considered for the listed position of Security Services Agent, all…