Corporate Security Advisor

at  City of Edmonton

Job Number: 51537
Expand your security expertise as a Corporate Security Advisor with the City of Edmonton!
As the Corporate Security Advisor you will provide professional security direction and consultation to civic management to enable departments to effectively establish and administer cost effective protection programs. In this role you will work alongside a diverse team of security experts with a strong sense of ethics and integrity, while deploying best practices that are prevalent in the security industry today.

What will you do?

• Provide VIP Executive Protection
• Provide professional consultation, establish and develop policy & procedures to all City of Edmonton Departments
• Identify threats, determining countermeasures and making recommendations to reduce vulnerability
• Perform security inspections and audits on City of Edmonton facilities
• Evaluate and recommend security systems
• Investigate incidents of theft, fraud, vandalism and other criminal and non-criminal incidents against City property or employees from both internal and external sources
• Increase safety and security awareness through the development and delivery of training sessions
• Maintain a contact list to keep ahead of emerging trends
• Build relationships and work closely with clients to find proactive and innovative solutions to reduce the number and severity of incidents
• Performing other related duties

Qualifications:

• Certificate or Diploma in security management, law enforcement and/or criminology from a recognized post secondary institute
• A minimum of five (5) years of multi-disciplined security experience including experience at the supervisory level with emphasis on Closed Circuit Television and Card Access Systems.Combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrated or existing eligibility for a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation is a requirement
• Experience in conducting physical security surveys and audits as well as physical security planning, i.e. card access, alarm system design and specifications and a sound knowledge of digital video surveillance systems

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS:

• Demonstrated skills in facilitation of groups on delivering security awareness seminars
• In-depth knowledge of criminal law and of legislation respecting property access, access to information and Human Rights enactment
• Active knowledge of contract law, civil and criminal liabilities, risk management and basic and corporate financial controls
• Excellent communication (written, verbal and presentation), interpersonal, political acumen skills required
• Demonstrated ability to assess risks and make sound judgments while adapting and responding proactively to changing circumstances
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to develop strong relationships and work in a collaborative, integrated manner
• Ability to adapt to a shifting schedule environment
• Applicants may be tested
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion (https://bit.ly/3hd2d95)

• Provide VIP Executive Protection
• Provide professional consultation, establish and develop policy & procedures to all City of Edmonton Departments
• Identify threats, determining countermeasures and making recommendations to reduce vulnerability
• Perform security inspections and audits on City of Edmonton facilities
• Evaluate and recommend security systems
• Investigate incidents of theft, fraud, vandalism and other criminal and non-criminal incidents against City property or employees from both internal and external sources
• Increase safety and security awareness through the development and delivery of training sessions
• Maintain a contact list to keep ahead of emerging trends
• Build relationships and work closely with clients to find proactive and innovative solutions to reduce the number and severity of incidents
• Performing other related dutie