Job Summary

The Protective Services Officer is responsible for delivering front line protective security services within the CSIS property to protect employees, assets and visiting public.

- Monitor the environment, both within the building and/or outside perimeter, to identify potential risks and/or hazards presenting concerns of health and safety or requiring repairs.
- Act as first responder for emergency/safety situations within CSIS facilities and maintain, in collaboration with other security services, an acceptable level of order, control and safety until local authorities arrive on scene.
- While posted at the Main Security Control Centre, facilitate the response to emergencies and/or situations of concerns to safety.
- Monitor and administer a variety of activities related to the Integrated Anti-Intrusion Detection System.
- Monitor and issue building access passes in accordance with established policy and procedures.
- Conduct a variety of safety and security patrols, searches and equipment verifications.
- Provide verbal and/or written information on procedures related to Protective Services.
- Prepare detailed, accurate and factual shift and incident daily reports.

Job Summary

The Protective Services Officer is responsible for delivering front line protective security services within the CSIS property to protect employees, assets and visiting public.

- Monitor the setting, both within the building and/or outside perimeter, to identify potential risks and/or hazards presenting concerns of health and safety or requiring repairs.
- Act as first responder for emergency/safety situations within CSIS facilities and maintain,



in collaboration with other security services, an acceptable level of order, control and safety until local authorities arrive on scene.
- While posted at the Main Security Control Centre, facilitate the response to emergencies and/or situations of concerns to safety.
- Monitor and administer a variety of activities related to the Integrated Anti-Intrusion Detection System.
- Monitor and issue building access passes in accordance with established policy and procedures.
- Conduct a variety of safety and security patrols, searches and equipment verifications.
- Provide verbal and/or written information on procedures related to Protective Services.
- Prepare detailed, accurate and factual shift and incident daily reports.

Education

- College diploma (3-year program) and one (1) year of experience*, or
- College diploma (2-year program) and two (2) years of experience*, or
- College diploma (1-year program), or Quebec Attestation of College Studies (ACS) and three (3) years of experience*, or
- High school diploma and four (4) years of experience*.

The educational program must be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.



If you completed a program outside of Canada you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense through a recognized credential assessment service.

Experience

- Experience* in a protective service and security related function. This refers to a role in the protection of assets, operations and employees from various security threats.

Competencies

- Adaptability / Flexibility
- Client Service
- Communication
- Integrity
- Interpersonal Skills
- Judgement

Assets

- Experience managing various components of a security guard post, including access management and camera controls.
- Experience as a first responder.
- Professional certification in the field of security.
- Knowledge of building and construction methods and codes.
- First Aid / CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation / AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training.
- Experience patrolling on foot for extended periods (i.e., 4+ hours continuously).
- Experience in maintaining high alertness and situational awareness during 12-hour shifts, including overtime if needed.

Official Language (OL) Proficiency

Various Language Requirements

- Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB)
- English Essential (EE)

This selection process may be used to staff anticipated vacancies or other similar positions with various language requirements. Therefore, we encourage all interested candidates to apply. Second language evaluations will be offered to candidates.

For more information on language requirements: www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/language-requirements-candidates .

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📌 Regional Protective Security Specialist (Montreal)
🏢 Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) | Service canadien du renseignement de sécurité (SCRS)
📍 Montreal