Commercial Security Guard

Position Overview

• Title: Commercial Security Guard

• Employment Type: Casual

• Pay Rate: $18.70 per hour

• Site: Various

• Schedule: Varies

• Overtime Methodology: Averaging Agreement (AA) calculated after 88 hours

Site Overview

This casual position supports various client facilities across Kingston. Working across these locations provides a dynamic environment where you will support daily safety operations, assist visitors, and ensure security standards are maintained across different facilities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct foot patrols of assigned areas to maintain safety and security.

• Greet employees, visitors, and guests at designated entrances.

• Monitor CCTV cameras and manage access control systems from the control room.

• Perform parking enforcement duties as required by the client site.

• Perform additional security guard duties as assigned.

Must Haves

• Valid Ontario Security Guard License.

• Proof of immunizations for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, COVID-19, and a two-step TB Skin test.

• Valid First Aid and CPR Level C certification.

• Judicial Matters Criminal Records Check.

• Legal authorization to work in Canada.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated punctuality, reliability, tact, and diplomacy.

Nice-to-Haves

• Previous security guard experience.

• Previous customer service experience.

• Post-secondary education in a Law Enforcement or Security program from a recognized college.

What's In It For You?

• Access to daily pay (work today, get paid today).

• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits package.

• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.

• Free uniforms with dry cleaning and tailoring allowance provided.

• Security license reimbursement.

Application Deadlines

Internal Applicants: November 10, 2026

External Applications: November 25, 2026

If you are ready to build your career with Paladin Security Group, submit your application today. We look forward to reviewing your profile!

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.