City of Brampton - Full Time Rapid Response - Nights

Company Overview:
Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place! Do you have superior customer service skills and a passion for helping people? Are you able to think quickly on your feet and defuse difficult situations? Your track record of handling a great deal of responsibility combined with your varied life experience and enthusiasm for a job well done make you an ideal candidate for our team! The Paladin Difference starts with our officers; 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 know what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

We truly believe that where you work matters! If you want to love going to work every day because of the amazing work environment, we have an award-winning Corporate Culture. At Paladin, you will find a supportive, fast-paced, team environment within a dynamic industry offering unwavering attention to quality while providing our candidates and employees with an award-winning culture. We trust in your ability and give you the tools, support, and resources to thrive at your job. Come work in a fast-paced environment with great people who value your input, take ownership of their work, and produce great results.

Site Description:
City of Brampton’s Rapid Response will provide a uniform security presence at the various City of Brampton locations which includes; Rose Theatre, City Hall, Civic Centre and other Downtown Brampton facilities, properties, assets and events.

Position: Full-Time Rapid Response Security Guard
Site: City of Brampton, 150 Central Park Drive, Brampton, ON L6V0A3
Hours: Continental Rotation, 1900-0700hrs.
Payrate: $18.50/hr.
Averaging Agreement: Overtime is Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours
Internal Posting Date: April 23, 2025
Internal Posting Closing Date: April 30, 2025
External Posting Closing Date: May 7, 2025

Schedule Example:
Week 1 - Nights - Mon-Tues, Fri-Sat
Week 2 - Nights - Sun, Wed-Thurs
Week 3 - Nights - Mon-Tues, Fri-Sat
Week 4 - Nights - Sun, Wed-Thurs

Key Responsibilities:

• Responding to and reporting all incidents of criminal activity, suspicious activity and hazardous situations
• Unlocking and locking doors and offices
• Providing access control
• Providing a uniform security presence within various locations and customer service areas
• Deterring and enforcing prohibited acts such as loitering, panhandling, smoking, skateboarding and cycling
• Ensuring the buildings are secured after hours
• Completing patrols with the use of an electronic guard tour
• Ability to work alone or in a team
• Enthusiastically conducts proactive patrols, and be able to address policy breaches, and note facility concerns.
• Ability to write detailed incident reports for all emergency and day to day activities
• Attend and investigate security alarms and emergencies in a timely and professional manner as not to create a panic amongst the public
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors and other persons
• Ability to de-escalate a crisis, provide support and liaise with emergency personnel including; police, fire and paramedic resources.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Logging in/out of Key, Radio and pager audits
• Handle Lost & Found items and inquiries
• Report any unsafe working conditions in any/all departments
• Ability to provide first aid and medical response when required to any person(s)
• Respond to all types of occurrences.
• Patrol interior and exterior

Prerequisites:

• Valid Security License for the province of Ontario
• Valid First Aid & CPR - Level C (from a WSIB-approved vendor)
• Covid Vaccine two doses
• Valid G class Driver License
• Clean Driving Abstract
• English (oral and written) fluency is a must
• Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or a related field preferred.
• Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB)
• Applicants lacking these certifications can opt into Paladin's UoF/MOAB training program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position
• Please be aware: The UoF/MOAB training is not paid as it is a pre-requisite; however, Paladin will cover all of the costs of the training with a 6-month commitment to the position/availability

Why choose Paladin?

• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Free Uniform
• Security license reimbursement
• Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
• Paid vacation & sick days
• Additional perks

If you’re excited about the opportunity to work with Paladin Security but don’t meet every single qualification listed, don’t let that stop you from applying. You may be the ideal candidate for this role or another within our organization. We’re always looking for great talent to join our team and contribute their unique strengths.

Education Requirements: High School Diploma/GED

Certification Requirements: Clean Drivers Abstract, Valid G Licence, Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, Valid Ontario Security License

Additional Information / Benefits: Paladin Security has a diverse workforce. 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.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays

Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check