Force Protection Officer

• Respond to all manner of dynamic and threatening situations while adhering to Canadian Criminal Code legislation pertaining to the use of force.
• Prepare and maintain court admissible records in relation to safety/security events.
• Work with internal proprietary security service and contracted security services for the purpose of responding to dynamic and threatening situations.
• Carry and employ a variety tooling and communication systems
• Perform security activities such as motor vehicle and foot patrols, site surveillance, x-ray scans, and pat-down/metal detector/vehicle searches.
• Proactively identify and intercept suspicious behaviours, potential risks and hazards presenting health and safety concerns.
• Apply training, policy, lawful authorities, and action plans in response to threats of various origins.
• Identify and report any unusual situations/anomalies.
• Maintain a level of fitness that would support a response to dynamic situations where intensity and duration may vary.
• Support the transportation of Service Executive.
• Perform security and transportation functions to support special events and VIP visits to and from the NHQ facility.
• Support the operation of the Integrated Anti-Intrusion Detection System.

• College diploma (3-year program) and two (2) years of relevant and recent experience.
• College diploma (2-year program) and three (3) years of relevant and recent experience.
• College diploma (1-year program) and four (4) years of relevant and recent experience.

College diploma must have been acquired in a Protective Security program or equivalent field of study.

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.

Note

Any higher level of education may be recognized as experience.

Recent and relevant experience is defined within the last five (5) years in a protection, correctional, security/law enforcement, or military type role.

A level of education that does not meet the position requirements may be accepted if combined with an exceptional amount of position related experience at the discretion of the hiring review panel.

A combination of education, training, assets and experience may also be accepted for applicants who do not meet the required years of education.

• Experience with security/emergency response, investigative techniques, and crisis intervention.
• Experience conducting security surveys.
• Experience drafting written security briefings and various reports.
• Experience communicating professionally and effectively while under stress and working in a team environment.
• Experience working with intrusion detection, closed-circuit television (CCTV), and other similar security access-control systems.
• Experience with physical security installations and infrastructure.
• Experience assessing behaviour in support of a risk assessment.

Assets

An asset is a qualification that can enhance the ability to perform the work, based on current and future business requirements, but is not strictly required. Assets can help determine the right fit principle.

• Previous De-escalation, Defensive Tactics, Firearms Safety, and Emergency Response training.
• Experience coping with physical hardship and working extra hours with little advanced notice.
• Experience working under pressure and performing in a fear/stress-related environment.

• Behavioural Flexibility
• Communication
• Decisiveness
• Integrity
• Judgement

• Applicants must successfully complete the Force Protection Unit Entry Training Program prior to being eligible for an indeterminate position.
• Applicants must work 8-hour shifts for five consecutive days on a rotating basis.
• Applicants must accept the possibility of working overtime hours on short notice.
• Applicants must be able to meet the standards of an Occupational Health Evaluation consisting of a medical, hearing and vision assessments, psychological testing and interviews, and physical functional capacity evaluation.
• Applicants must be able to maintain a satisfactory standard for an Occupational Health Evaluation on a frequency determined by the Service.
• Applicants must be able to meet the standards of the Defensive Firearms Safety Course – Advanced Level, and then maintain the standard annually.
• Applicants must be able to meet the standard of the De-Escalation and Defensive Tactics Training, and then maintain that standard annually.
• Applicants must have the ability to successfully complete a Tactical Emergency First Aid Training (TEFAT), and then maintain the training on a frequency determined by the Service.
• Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a Restricted Possession/Acquisition Firearms Licence (RPAL).
• Must have the ability to obtain a First Aid and CPR certificate.

Physical Demands

• Ability to wear equipment equal to roughly 35 lbs throughout a work shift.
• Ability to wear and deploy equipment equal to roughly 60 lbs in response to dynamic and threatening situations.
• Ability to wear earpiece related to portable communication in excess of 8 hours.
• Ability to wear tooling in excess of 8 hours.
• Ability to physically respond quickly to acts or threats of violence.
• Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to carry and drag 100lbs.
• A level of fitness that would facilitate the safe completion of the position functions and support the maintenance of the conditions of employment.

While we continue to explore opportunities for flexible work arrangements, the majority of work in our organization must be done in the office and cannot be performed at home.

Internal and External candidates will be hired on a determinate “term” basis pending successful completion of listed Conditions of Employment.

Failure to meet the Conditions of Employment listed will result in termination of term employment with the Force Protection Unit.

Successful applicants will be entered into a selection pool where applicants will be appointed based on a “right fit” principle.

Unsuccessful candidates will not be eligible to apply for a future position with the Force Protection Unit for a period of 12 months following unsuccessful retention.