WHO IS REAL?
Situated in the heart of Regina, the
Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) District is the largest interconnected event complex in Canada and is the centre of sport, business, and entertainment for the community. REAL is a not-for-profit municipal corporation, governed by a Board of Directors, that acts as a steward of all assets on the 100-acre property which is owned by the City of Regina. Our history is long standing and began in 1884 when an enthusiastic group of people organized Regina's first ever agricultural fair. Throughout our history, one thing has stayed the same: we build community and we create memorable experiences that last a lifetime.
THE OPPORTUNITY AWAITS YOU
The Special Events Security Officer is responsible for ensuring crowd control at events, enforcing procedures, rules and regulations. Ensuring the personal safety of staff, visitors, and property. Maintains security and safety for assigned areas. Maintains working knowledge of the locations of various departments, buildings, access routes and admitting requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Provides crowd control, proactive crown management and monitoring for any potential crown control issues and concerns.
- Screening patrons during ingress using walk-through metal detectors, bag searches, and hand wanding techniques
- Performing safety and emergency procedures and ensuring security duties are carried out in compliance with all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws and REAL policies and procedures.
- Responds to incidents by:
- Responds to incidents, and manages CSSS response to emergency situations, criminal activity, and other major events. Makes immediate and appropriate decisions to prevent or minimize personal injury and/or damage to personal and public property.
- Acts as an on-scene Incident Commander for all emergencies, demonstrations, large protests, and events on campus, working in a unified command capacity with local police, fire, and emergency health services agencies. Provides information and recommendations to the Command Centre.
- Mitigates risk to the campus to ensure life safety and operational continuity. Notifies the Command Centre for activation of the first responders in the event of an emergency.
- Notifying Command Centre of all incidents.
- Maintaining detailed reporting on all events and proper incident reporting
- Performs patrolling of areas and security checks by:
- Securing premises and personnel by patrolling property; access points; permitting entry.
- Obtaining help by sounding alarms.
- Preventing losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers.
- Controlling access to buildings and protecting employees, guests, and the public
- Performs other duties on an as and when required basis.
- The successful applicants must be able to work ALL CFL season home games, including any home playoff games.
Requirements
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We live our core values: Be original, Be a host, Be inclusive, Be proud, Be resilient, Be smart, and Always own it.
We are looking for individuals interested in flexible working arrangements as a casual Special Event Security. Shifts will be a combination of days, nights, and weekends based on operational requirements and your own availability!
WHAT IT TAKES
Apply today if you meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 education or GED is preferred.
- Must have valid Serve-It-Right (SIRs) certification.
- Must be at least Nineteen (19) years of age.
- Formal training and/or work experience in the field of security services or crowd control is preferred.
- Physical ability to handle confrontational/violent/abusive/intoxicated situations.
- Valid Driver's License must be maintained.
- Able to walk/stand for prolonged periods is required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well as part of a team.
- Demonstrated experience in public relations.
- Excellent decision-making skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to change.
- This position is an in-scope position under the RWDSU Collective Agreement.
- The successful candidate must also possess and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (CRC).
- The successful applicants must be able to work ALL CFL season home games, including any home playoff games.
Benefits
WHY CHOOSE REAL?
Here at REAL, we can offer unique experiences unlike any other organization:
- Make a difference in your own community.
- Be a part of an industry responsible to create fun and memorable moments for our guests.
- A wide range of employment opportunities to fit your own lifestyle – whether that's committing to us in a full-time capacity or more of a casual role that is event specific and tailored around your own availability.
- We offer competitive wages and industry standard benefits.
- Matching Group RRSP plan.
- Ability to obtain free tickets to a wide variety of sporting and entertainment events.
- Discounts during events you participate in as a guest.
We offer competitive wages and attractive benefits, along with the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and fun industry. For more information visit our website at www.realdistrict.ca. Submit resumes before May 5 via the link provided.
While REAL appreciates the interest by all applicants, only those selected to advance to the next stage will be contacted.