General Duties - Security Guard
- Toronto, ON, Canada
$18.35 to $24 CAD / hour · Full-time
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- $18.35 to $24 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Position Overview
Title: Security Guard
Employment Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $18.35 - $24.00 per hour (varies by site)
Site: Various Sites in GTA (Toronto, North York, Scarborough)
Schedule: Various hours (Continental, rotating shifts)
Site Overview
This role supports a variety of key client locations across the Greater Toronto Area, including healthcare facilities, commercial and retail properties, and post-secondary educational campuses.
What You'll Be Doing
Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026 – Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE!
The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!
Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and we believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Paladin Security uses AI-based tools as part of our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and candidate assessment. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team. We regularly evaluate our systems to minimize bias and ensure compliance with applicable human rights and privacy legislation.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Title: Security Guard
Employment Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $18.35 - $24.00 per hour (varies by site)
Site: Various Sites in GTA (Toronto, North York, Scarborough)
Schedule: Various hours (Continental, rotating shifts)
Site Overview
This role supports a variety of key client locations across the Greater Toronto Area, including healthcare facilities, commercial and retail properties, and post-secondary educational campuses.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide continuous patient watch and observation for individuals requiring dedicated supervision due to medical or behavioral concerns, promptly reporting changes to medical staff.
- Conduct regular patrols of client premises, including parking facilities, hallways, entrances, and exits.
- Monitor security cameras and alarm systems, acting quickly to report any suspicious activity.
- Control entry points to secure areas to ensure only authorized personnel have access.
- Respond promptly to operational emergencies, including fire alarms, security threats, and medical calls.
- Deliver helpful customer service when greeting and assisting visitors, patients, and staff.
- De-escalate tense situations and resolve conflicts calmly and professionally.
- Complete clear daily activity logs and accurate incident reports.
- Enforce client site rules and visitor policies consistently.
- Valid Ontario Security License.
- Valid First Aid & CPR Level C certification from a WSIB-approved vendor.
- Valid G class Driver's License.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada.
- Immunization records for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, COVID-19 (double vaccinated), and a two-step TB skin test (support is available during onboarding if you need to update these).
- Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certifications, or willingness to complete free training prior to onboarding with a 6-month commitment.
- Previous experience in security, customer service, law enforcement, or a related field.
- Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits.
- Paid vacation and sick days.
- Option for daily pay access ("Work today, get paid today").
- Free uniforms provided, plus a dry cleaning and tailoring allowance.
- Security license reimbursement.
- Paid training and professional development paths.
Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026 – Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE!
The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!
Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and we believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Paladin Security uses AI-based tools as part of our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and candidate assessment. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team. We regularly evaluate our systems to minimize bias and ensure compliance with applicable human rights and privacy legislation.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide patient observation, patrol client premises, monitor cameras and alarms, control access, and respond to security, medical, and fire emergencies. Assist visitors and staff, de-escalate conflicts, enforce site policies, and maintain accurate activity logs and incident reports.
Requirements
Applicants must have a valid Ontario security license, First Aid and CPR Level C certification, a valid G-class driver's license, a high school diploma or GED, English fluency, and authorization to work in Canada. Required health records include specified immunizations and a two-step TB test; Use of Force and Management of Aggressive Behavior certifications are required or must be completed before onboarding, while related experience is preferred.
Skills
- Patient Observation
- Security Patrols
- CCTV Monitoring
- Alarm Monitoring
- Access Control
- Emergency Response
- Customer Service
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Incident Reporting
- Activity Logging
- Policy Enforcement
- First Aid
- CPR
- Use Of Force
- Management Of Aggressive Behavior
- Driving
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Days
- Daily Pay Access
- Free Uniforms
- Dry Cleaning And Tailoring Allowance
- Security License Reimbursement
- Paid Training
- Professional Development
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Customer Service & Support
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Security Guard
- Ontario Security License
- First Aid
- CPR Level C
- G-Class Driver's License
- High School Diploma
- GED
- Patient Watch
- Security Patrols
- CCTV
- Alarm Systems
- Access Control
- Emergency Response
- Fire Alarms
- Medical Calls
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Incident Reports
- Activity Logs
- Use Of Force
- Management Of Aggressive Behavior
- Measles Immunization
- Mumps Immunization
- Rubella Immunization
- Varicella Immunization
- COVID-19 Vaccination
- TB Skin Test
- Healthcare Facilities
- Commercial Properties
- Retail Properties
- Post-Secondary Campuses