Physical Security Advisor

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Work environment

As an employer of choice for over 30,000 employees, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) promises a career like no other. With 150 years of tradition and service, the RCMP is Canada’s national police service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.

The RCMP core values are the foundation upon which we operate.
• Act with integrity
• Show respect
• Demonstrate compassion
• Take responsibility
• Serve with excellence

These positions will require attendance 3 days per week at the RCMP’s Headquarters, located at 73 Leikin Drive, Ottawa, Ontario (Barrhaven). We offer complimentary parking and there is convenient access to bus routes immediately outside of the building. At the RCMP Headquarters we have a cafeteria and we provide free access to a fully-equipped gym.

Intent of the process

The RCMP Departmental Security is looking to fill indeterminate Physical Security Advisor positions (GT-04) on an indeterminate basis, with various linguistic profiles and Enhanced Reliability Status with Top Secret security clearances.

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP in the National Capital Region on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis, with various linguistic profiles and various RCMP security clearances.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma or employer approved alternative.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in the interpretation of Treasury Board Policy on Government Security, departmental or corporate security policies and related directives and standards, and in the provision of guidance and advice to clients on the application of physical security related requirements.
Experience in the planning, conduct and reporting of facility inspections, vulnerability assessments or threat and risk assessments, and implementation of controls, as they relate to physical security.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Treasury Board Policy on Government Security, departmental or corporate security policies and related directives and standards.
Knowledge of physical security concepts and practices.
Knowledge of physical security risk assessment concepts and practices.

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Meeting Client Needs
Results-Oriented
Flexibility
Innovative Thinking
Planning and Organizing
Teamwork

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

ASSET EDUCATION
Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute in Security Management, Architecture or Civil Engineering technology, Mechanical or Electronic Technology, Property Management, or other specialty programs relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to work extended hours, as required.
Willingness and ability to travel in all areas of Canada and abroad.
Willingness and ability to work in disagreeable conditions such as inclement weather conditions, exposure to dust, dirt, noxious fumes, vibrations and biohazards.
Willingness and ability to climb ladders and to work at height.
Willingness and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment.

Conditions of employment

Enhanced Reliability Status with Top Secret security clearance.
A valid Driver's License

All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.

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

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

A simulation/situational exercise or role play may be administered.

Please note that asset qualifications, top-down and/or random selection may be used to identify which applications will be given further consideration.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

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

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information: https://www.cicic.ca.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

If a qualified candidate has been selected and appointed on an indeterminate basis from the established pool, they will be removed from the pool. If a candidate is selected for a specified period (including term, acting, or assignment/secondment) appointment, they will remain in the pool for future offers.

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.