Seneca Polytechnic - Security Guard

Position Overview

Title: Security Guard

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Rate: $20.40 - $21.93 / hour

Site: Seneca Polytechnic - King Campus

Schedule: Various hours (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, including weekends)

Overtime Methodology: Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours

Internal Posting Date: September 17th, 2026

Internal Closing Date: September 23rd, 2026

External Closing Date: November 20th, 2026

Site Overview

Seneca Polytechnic’s King Campus combines natural surroundings with active academic programs in health sciences, animal care, and community services. The site offers a close community feel with expansive grounds, active trails, farm animals, and local wildlife, making it a unique environment for safety and customer service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct proactive patrols across academic buildings, campus grounds, and surrounding trails.
• Respond to medical and safety incidents promptly, empathetically, and professionally.
• Support safety operations for student residences and campus community events.
• Liaise with municipal parks authorities and provincial bodies to maintain trail, fishing, and forestry safety.
• Work safely in proximity to supervised farm animals, domestic pets, and local wildlife.
• Manage access control, parking operations, and lost and found items.
• Collaborate regularly with campus staff and local emergency responders.
  
  

Must Haves

• Valid Ontario Security Guard License.
• Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification from a WSIB-approved provider.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB), or completion of Paladin's UOF/MOAB certification program prior to onboarding.
• Must not be a current Seneca student at the King Campus.
• Strong communication skills and a professional attitude.
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Prior security experience in a post-secondary educational setting or healthcare environment.
• An interest in outdoor work and natural environments.
  
  

What's In It For You?

• Free parking on site for all security staff.
• Free uniforms provided.
• Daily pay access through On-Demand Pay options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, along with paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Fully covered UOF and MOAB training costs with a 6-month commitment.
• Clear pathways for career progression and ongoing professional development.
  
  

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.