Security Guard Full-time Job

Commonwealth Stadium is recognized as one of the premiere open air, live entertainment venues in the world. It is home to the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League as well as hosting sold out concerts and international sporting events in soccer, rugby and athletics. Our Security Guards are critical to the success of these events and the venues/facilities where they are posted. In this role, you will play an essential part in ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience at all events through general security enforcement. You will succeed if you can perform all your tasks in a respectful, inclusive and service-minded way. 

With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Greet patrons in a friendly and courteous manner as they enter the facility
• Review credentials at access control points
• Restrict admittance to ticket holders, direct media and VIPs
• Restrict entry and re-entry to Stadium events
• Direct patrons, visitors and staff to specific areas/gates
• Enforce stadium rules and regulations
• Conduct patrols and observe/report on incidents
• Watch the crowd for prohibited items and actions
• Escalate situations appropriately to Command Centre and Edmonton Police Services in emergency situations
• Conduct bag and personal searches
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent or higher
• Currently licenced under the Security Services and Investigators Act by Alberta Justice and Solicitor General, and be in good standing Please attach your security license to your application
• Some experience working as a security guard at a live entertainment venue or related experience is preferred
• ProServe Liquor Staff training and ProTect Security Staff Training are required and must be obtained prior to starting your role
• Additional security certifications are an asset
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, including the ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions and information
• Ability to make decisions and resolve conflict in difficult situations in an influential, professional, respectful and inclusive way
• Excellent problem solving, judgment and negotiation skills
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator.  For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95.

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact [email protected]

Successful candidates may be eligible for recall in the 2025 season

Up to 100 temporary part-time positions for up to 8 months

Hours of Work: 0 - 39 hours per week.Successful candidates must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays from May to December

Salary: $21.634 (Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: AS/SG

Classification Title: PS - Security Guard
Closing Date: Ongoing
Number of Openings (up to): 100 - Temporary Part-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: Community Services
Work Location(s): Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)

Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. Edmonton is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region.