Security Guard

Position Overview

Title: Security Guard

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $18.70 - $24.00 per hour

Schedule: Various 12-hour shifts (days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays)

Overtime Methodology: Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours

Site Overview

Positioned across dynamic, non-healthcare environments in the Greater Toronto Area - including commercial properties, post-secondary campuses, and aviation settings - our sites offer engaging work environments where customer service and safety come together.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct regular interior and exterior patrols to maintain site safety.
• Monitor access points, entrances, exits, and CCTV systems.
• Provide friendly, helpful assistance to tenants, students, visitors, and members of the public.
• Respond promptly to alarms, emergency situations, and requests for assistance.
• Write clear, detailed daily activity logs and incident reports.
• Follow site-specific post orders, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate effectively with emergency services, clients, and fellow team members.
  
  

Must Haves

• Valid Ontario Security Guard Licence.
• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C certification from a WSIB-approved provider.
• Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB) certification, or the ability to complete certification prior to onboarding.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Flexibility to work various 12-hour shifts, including overnights and weekends.
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Previous experience in commercial, aviation, or campus security.
• Experience operating CCTV and monitoring equipment.
  
  

What's In It For You?

• Competitive hourly wage with optional Daily Pay access.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and recognized holidays.
• Free uniforms, complete with dry cleaning and tailoring allowances.
• Security licence reimbursement.
• Paid training and clear opportunities for professional growth.
  
  

Why Join Our Team?

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.

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