Security Guard - High Profile

Position Overview

Job Title: Security Guard - High Profile
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $21.00/hr
Site: Toronto
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 23:00 - 06:00
Overtime Methodology: Employment Standards Act (ESA)

Site Overview

This high-profile client site in Toronto requires a dedicated night-shift security team to maintain a safe, welcoming environment. The site features active common areas, restricted access entry points, and routine overnight monitoring to support the security of tenants, employees, and property.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct regular interior and exterior patrols, including parking facilities, entryways, and common areas, to identify hazards and safety risks.

• Manage access control by verifying identification, logging visitors and vendors, and restricting unauthorized entry.

• Monitor site activities using CCTV, alarm systems, and access control platforms to detect unusual or suspicious behavior.

• Respond promptly to alarms, incidents, and emergency situations, contacting emergency services or escalation contacts when necessary.

• Provide a visible security presence to deter trespassing, theft, and property damage.

• Offer professional customer service by answering questions and assisting visitors, tenants, and staff.

• Enforce client site rules, safety standards, and operational guidelines consistently.

• Assist with emergency procedures, including site evacuations and first aid response.

• Inspect security hardware, doors, locks, gates, and lighting, reporting maintenance issues promptly.

• Carry out tasks assigned by the security leadership team and client representatives.

Must Haves

• Valid Security Guard License for the province of Ontario.

• Minimum One year of Security Experience

• Security Healthcare experience or equivalent, required

• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C certification from a WSIB-approved provider.

• Legal authorization to work in Canada.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional demeanor, including strong De-escalation ability

• De-escalation

• Ability to complete Paladin's Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certification prior to onboarding (provided at no cost with a 6-month availability commitment).

Nice-to-Haves

• Previous experience in security services in Mental Health Facilities

• Post-secondary education in Community and Social Services, Police Foundations, or a related field.

What's In It For You?

• Pay rate of $21.00 per hour with daily pay options available.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Free uniforms with dry cleaning and tailoring allowances.

• Security license reimbursement.

• Ongoing training and career growth opportunities.

Application Deadlines

Posting Date: November 5, 2026

Internal Application Deadline: November 12, 2026
External Application Deadline: November 19, 2026

If you are ready to bring your skills to a professional security team, we welcome your application today.

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.