Detection Specialist

at  Parliamentary Protective Service

Parliamentary Protective Service - Interior Operations (Detection)
Ottawa (Ontario)
ZZ-TRA-00 - The position is at the PDS-05 group and level. The salary is based on a 35-hour work week.
$60,639 to $79,797 (Salary under review)
For further information on the organization, please visit Parliamentary Protective Service
CLOSING DATE: 6 OCTOBER 2024 - 23:59, PACIFIC TIMEWho can apply: Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents across Canada. Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing applications. (Travel and relocation expenses incurred during the recruitment process are the responsibility of the candidate.)

EDUCATION:

A high school diploma* AND/OR an acceptable combination of experience, training and education.

• Be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials if applicable.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

E1 - Recent* and significant* experience demonstrating judgment in a work environment.
E2 - Recent and significant* experience working as a team.
E3 - Recent and significant* experience providing client service in a work environment.
E4 - Significant* experience dealing with sensitive issues and/or difficult situations.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

There is a physical effort in the job that requires you to stand and walk continuously while on duty.
You must be available and willing to work various shift schedules (day and night) including weekends and statutory holidays, 365 days a year.
You must be available and willing to work overtime on short notice.

The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is responsible for physical security within the Parliamentary Precinct and on the grounds of Parliament Hill. The PPS protects members of Parliament and Senators, employees, and visitors in the Parliamentary Precinct; keeps the peace; maintains order; enforces respect for Parliamentary rules and procedures; and promotes security and safety measures in all buildings within the Parliamentary Precinct.
The Detection Specialist (DS) performs the vital role of identifying questionable, prohibited and restricted items through detection and reporting during the scanning process in designated buildings, predominantly where members of Parliament and Senators conduct their business and with visitors seeking access to the Parliament buildings. The DS receive and directs visitors through the screening process and is part of an integrated protective posture that controls access including scanning of all vehicles accessing Parliament Hill.