Corporate Security Advisor, Sergeant At Arms

Location: St. John's

Our City, Our Future

St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world‑class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St.

John’s and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Emergency and Business Preparedness, the Corporate Security Advisor/Sergeant‑At‑Arms is responsible for developing and implementing security policies and procedures, advising City departments on security matters as well as performing ceremonial duties of Council.

Accountabilities

Administer and manage the security services contract for City facilities (audit and payment of invoices, review site log reports and provide follow up to site incidents, general management and coordination with security vendor(s)).

Develop policies related to physical security.

Maintain a Threat/Risk assessment and advise City Senior Executive of active threats and appropriate steps to mitigate.

Conduct security audits of City owned facilities and make recommendations as to security coverage, systems, policies and procedures.

Provide oversight to the City’s CCTV/Door Access program including software, peripherals and the audit of credentials and user access rights.

Annually review facility post orders and amend as required.

Liaise with local law enforcement agencies and other government bodies regarding ongoing threats and risks.

Act in a relief capacity for the Manager of Emergency and Business Preparedness including on call, fulfilling Emergency Operations duties and liaison with partner agencies.

Support/assist emergency preparedness planning, business continuity, and OHS initiatives as required.

Provide strategic security advice to senior leadership, management, and Council as required.

Support investigations related to security incidents, breaches, or threats.

Participate in planning for new municipal buildings, renovations, and major projects from a security perspective.

Develop and deliver security awareness and safety training for staff and management.

Promote a culture of security awareness across the organization.

Provide guidance and tools to departments on security responsibilities and best practices.

Perform ceremonial and security duties as the Sergeant‑At‑Arms at Council meetings.

The Sergeant-at-Arms serves as custodian of the Mace (the symbol of authority of the Mayor and the Council Chambers). Responsible for the safety of Mayor and Council, staff and visitors when Council is in session. Screening of visitors. Ceremonial entrance of the Mayor and the Mace. Receive public petitions from councilors when presented at meetings.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

Extensive police force, correctional services or military experience and a comprehensive knowledge of the principles of policing and law enforcement (or related field).

Demonstrated experience in implementing and maintaining security services in a high‑profile environment.

Experience in administrative duties associated with budgeting and purchasing.

Knowledge and experience in the principles and the application of Emergency Management and the Incident Command System. Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the following courses (including but not limited to) upon hire and when made available: ICSS I-100 to 300 and Basic Emergency Management and Emergency Operations…