Access Control Officer and Patroller - *Reopening

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Assessment accommodation

*REOPENING - THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED IN THE PROCESS GS-PRC-04 NUMBER 19-MOT-EA-HRS-96197 DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY

Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their responses to the screening questions how they meet the “essential qualifications” (education AND experiences).

FOR EACH CRITERIA/ QUESTION, please provide the following MANDATORY information:
1 - Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
2 - Title of the position occupied and duration for which you exercised the functions;
3 - Specific details of tasks, projects or accomplishments demonstrating the experience was acquired.

The answers provided to the screening questions will be the main source of information. Failure to provide complete answers may result in job applications being screened out from further consideration in this process. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to resume" we may be unable to assess you against the position’s essential qualifications which could result in a failure. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected. Applicants will not be contacted to clarify incomplete or missing information.

"Asset qualifications" could be used either at the screening phase or to determine which candidate will be appointed. Therefore, if candidates meet the asset qualifications, they should also describe in their answers to the screening questions how they meet these qualifications using detailed and concrete examples.

Duties

1. Ensures safety and security of premises, assets and individuals; controls access and removal of government-owned items from the premises; registers and assists visitors and contractors; and provides/arranges for escorts.

2. Maintains constant surveillance, patrols and inspects premises and reports any suspicious items and unusual or illegal activities.

3. Monitors security systems (intrusion alarm, video monitors – closed circuit television (CCTV), radio communication systems, etc.) and determines and takes required actions in response to inquiries, events and emergencies.

4. Responds to emergency situations as directed; performs crowd control procedures; informs Departmental Security Division about the nature of the emergency and recommends follow-up action; conducts building searches and provides instructions and assistance to building occupants during emergency situations.

5. Prepares/reviews documents, electronic mail or reports on incidents, daily operations or emergency situations.

Intent of the process

The intention of this process is to fill three determinate position. However, a pool of qualified candidates would be established to fill positions at Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Successful completion of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Recent* experience with physical security systems, including access control, intrusion monitoring, CCTV technology and digital surveillance
- Experience using a personal computer, and word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Recent* experience providing service to internal or external clients / general public, via telephone or in person.

*Recent is defined as within the last 3 years.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLWDGGE
- Knowledge of the RCMP G1-024 Control of Access
- Knowledge of the RCMP G1-006 Identification Cards / Access Badges

ABILITIES
- Ability to effectively communicate in writing
- Ability to effectively communicate orally.
- Ability to monitor and perform basic troubleshooting of a security access control system

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Effective interpersonal relations
- Dependability
- Judgement
- Discretion

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
- College Diploma in Security Management, Police
Foundation or other courses relevant to the Security field.
- Use of force training and certification and/or self-defense training techniques
- Experience working for the government in in safety and security field. Maintaining key system information and perform basic locksmith tasks, such as replacing door locksets, door cylinders, and cutting keys
- Experience in using an identification card and access control system to create and modify ID cards.

Degree equivalency

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

- Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice.
- Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting equipment (up to 30 pounds), standing and walking for extended period of time. Must be able to safely use manual tools and power equipment common in the construction trades. Must be able to handle hazardous materials safely and tolerate exposure to electrical and other environmental hazards.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Candidates from outside the Federal Public Service will be required to pay for their own travel expenses for various phases of testing/assessment.

A written exam will be administered.

An interview will be conducted.

Reference checks will be sought.

Candidates may be asked to provide their performance assessment as part of the selection process.

Candidates must possess each of the essential qualifications to be appointed to the position.

Candidates may be required to possess the asset qualifications or to satisfy the operational requirements or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Applicants with diplomas from outside of Canada must provide proof of Canadian equivalence. Visit the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) for more information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Transport Canada will accept applications on-line only.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
- Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
- Applicants can modify their application/resume at anytime BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
- Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
- Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
- For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please click on the button "Apply Now" below.

Applications sent via email will not be consider.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.