Security Officer (Term)

As a Security Officer, you have a strong security and safety mindset, thrive on being part of a team, and enjoy working in different physical locations. You are the face and voice of Irving Oil in the Saint John area and a primary contact for all visitors, customers, and employees who access our facilities. You must be available to be scheduled in a 24/7 environment and be willing to work at different Irving Oil locations in the Saint John area. This is considered a safety sensitive position, and as such, our recruiting process involves pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, references, and a criminal background check. This is a 4-month term position, which we are looking to fill immediately.

- Work Environment – Work and grow within Canada’s largest Refinery, with strong safety culture, access to a fitness facility, an onsite medical team, and a café

- Wellness Support – With 24/7 access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program

Your Responsibilities

- Welcome all visitors, employees, and customers to Irving Oil facilities by greeting them in person or on the telephone

- Maintain a visible presence at all times, ensuring the highest standards of safety and security are met

- Dispatch security team members, facilities personnel, and internal medical staff during any emergency incident or event

- Enforce and govern the Facility Access Policy for all people entering our facilities

- Be a primary point of contact for all levels of the business

- Handle requests, feedback, and queries professionally and in a timely manner

- Issue temporary ID passes to visitors, contractors, and employees (if required) and ensure they are returned at the end of the day or completion of work

- Contact all appropriate emergency services and diligently report any incidents directly to the Security Operations Center

- Prevent and discourage all unapproved or unlawful entry to the site(s) and engage other security team members when necessary

Your Skills

- Strong customer service skills with the ability to diffuse conflict and de-escalate situations in a professional manner

- Able to deal with difficult or unforeseen issues quickly and professionally by answering questions or transferring to appropriate parties when necessary

- Able to remain calm; quickly and efficiently respond to any emergency situations by working with the Security Operations Center (SOC)

- Be well versed in security protocols and procedures

- Actively contribute towards a safe and secure culture, while engaging employees and visitors to so they have a good experience when on-site

Your Experience

- Minimum High School diploma or G.E.D. required

- Must possess a valid Canadian drivers license

- Graduate of a Criminal Justice or Police Foundations program is a definite asset

- Current First Aid certification is an asset

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.

Diploma / Certification