Uniformed Security Guard
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Temporary
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Original job description
Company Description ALPHA Security Services Canada is an independent private security company that provides tailored, proactive, and preventive security solutions across Canada. The organization focuses on protecting assets, facilities, and people who face security threats or risks to their wealth and property. ALPHA Security is committed to preventing trespassing and undesired activities by delivering reliable on-the-ground security services. The company offers high-quality, bespoke security solutions at competitive rates, emphasizing professionalism, vigilance, and client trust.
Role Description The Uniformed Security Guard is a full-time, on-site role based in Midland, ON. In this position, the guard monitors premises, conducts regular patrols, and responds to security incidents to safeguard people, property, and assets. Daily responsibilities include controlling access points, verifying identification, observing and reporting suspicious activity, and enforcing site-specific security procedures. The guard interacts with visitors, clients, and staff to provide clear information, assistance, and a visible security presence. The role also involves completing incident reports, maintaining logs, and coordinating with supervisors and, when necessary, local law enforcement.
Qualifications
Role Description The Uniformed Security Guard is a full-time, on-site role based in Midland, ON. In this position, the guard monitors premises, conducts regular patrols, and responds to security incidents to safeguard people, property, and assets. Daily responsibilities include controlling access points, verifying identification, observing and reporting suspicious activity, and enforcing site-specific security procedures. The guard interacts with visitors, clients, and staff to provide clear information, assistance, and a visible security presence. The role also involves completing incident reports, maintaining logs, and coordinating with supervisors and, when necessary, local law enforcement.
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with clients, visitors, and team members.
- Knowledge of physical security practices, including access control, patrolling, and incident response.
- Experience or training in personnel security and private security operations within commercial or institutional environments.
- Demonstrated customer service skills, with a focus on professionalism, conflict de-escalation, and client satisfaction.
- Valid provincial security guard license (or eligibility to obtain), and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, handle routine physical tasks, and work in varying weather conditions.
- Dependable work ethic, attention to detail, and capacity to follow post orders and safety protocols consistently.
- Availability to work a full-time schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
- High school diploma or equivalent; prior security, law enforcement, or military experience is an asset.
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Responsibilities
Monitor premises, conduct regular patrols, control access, and respond to incidents to protect people, property, and assets. Assist visitors and staff, report suspicious activity, maintain incident records and logs, and coordinate with supervisors or law enforcement when needed.
Requirements
Requires a valid provincial security guard license or eligibility to obtain one, knowledge of physical security practices, and strong communication and customer service skills. Applicants must be dependable, able to perform extended standing and walking in varying weather, and available for full-time shifts; a high school diploma or equivalent is required, while prior security, law enforcement, or military experience is an asset.
Skills
- Access Control
- Security Patrols
- Incident Response
- Identification Verification
- Suspicious Activity Observation
- Incident Reporting
- Log Maintenance
- Physical Security
- Personnel Security
- Conflict De-escalation
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Safety Protocol Compliance
- Security Procedures
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Categories
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Security Guard
- Private Security
- Security and Investigations
- Access Control
- Security Patrols
- Incident Response
- Identification Verification
- Suspicious Activity
- Incident Reports
- Security Logs
- Physical Security
- Personnel Security
- Private Security Operations
- Commercial Security
- Institutional Security
- Conflict De-escalation
- Customer Service
- Provincial Security Guard License
- Post Orders
- Safety Protocols
- Law Enforcement Coordination