Full Time Security Guard - 1 Queen St East (Paladin Security)

Paladin Security; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider is seeking a Security Guard for a full-time position in downtown Toronto. This role requires exceptional service skills and the capability to manage security protocols effectively, including emergency response and client interaction. Applicants must have prior security experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of prior security experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to handle stress and pressure effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive and reactive security patrols and response to incidents.
• Write reports and investigate routine incidents.
• Respond to emergencies quickly and efficiently.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Crisis Management

Job description

Overview

Paladin Security: 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!

Job Skills / Requirements

Position: Security Guard
Site: One Queen Street East, Toronto
Status: Full-Time
Hours: Continental Nights (2000-0800 hrs.)
Pay Rate: $19.25/hr

Posting Date: June 19, 2025

Internal Closing Date: June 26, 2025

External Closing Date: July 3, 2025

Are you interested in starting a career in a fast paced and growing industry? As a provider of security services to clients with complex security needs, Paladin Security Group is offering an exciting career opportunity for you to give back to your community, while developing skills for future careers. Our training programs are also a leader in the security industry, and they will help prepare you for advancements, as well as build your resume for a potential career in law enforcement.

Job Description:
Working on assigned shifts, you will provide proactive and reactive security patrols and response to incidents. You will be required to write reports and investigate routine incidents, as well as respond to emergencies in a quick and efficient manner. In this role, it is essential that you are physically fit and able to stand and walk for long periods of time.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Providing exceptional service to enhance the customer experience
• Ensuring compliance with the standards, rules, and regulations at the Property
• Be proactive in helping everyone have an outstanding customer experience at the Property
• Perform highly visible patrols of assigned patrol areas/zones (by foot) and positively engage with tenants, guests, visitors, and employees on an ongoing basis
• Maintain strong knowledge of activities and special events at the Property and assist visitors and guests during their visit to the Property
• Control vehicle traffic on the Property
• Normal physical activity characterized by extended periods of walking and standing, periodic sitting, kneeling, bending, and use of basic motor skills; and
• Regular keyboarding and record-keeping in written logs required
• Maintain compliance with and enforce property standards, rules, and regulations in a reasonable manner
• Able to use tact and diplomacy in dealings across a range of settings and situations
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid, CPR, or AED support until medical professionals arrive
• Ability to maintain and enforce access control procedures
• Solid understanding of emergency and standard operating procedures
• Deal with trespassers and unauthorized persons found on the property, in a fair and safe manner, by enforcing the Trespass to Property Act
• Assist with Fire & Life Safety inspections
• Maintain a detailed memo book and prepare incident reports on all matters dealt with using standard report-writing program
• Investigate incidents and occurrences
• Draft detailed incident and occurrence reports
• Maintain the peace, safety, and security of all patrons, clients on the property
• Monitor CCTV surveillance systems
• De-escalate emergency / crisis situations
• Assist emergency and law enforcement personnel
• Line management, customer service
• Assist with daily operations as needed/required or directed.
• Other duties as outlined by management

Qualifications:

• Must be willing and able to stand, walk, patrol by foot and vehicle for extended periods (8-12 hours)
• Must demonstrated a high degree of professionalism
• Must have at least 1 year of prior security experience
• Experience in physical / mall security considered an asset**
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a strong command and fluency in the English language both written and verbal
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment both indoors and outdoors as required.
• Must be able to handle stress and pressure and make a sound decision under duress
• Must be conformable working in a busy highly populated area
• Must have a clean driver abstract
• Must demonstrate high attention to detail / observational awareness
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence and the ability to work productively and efficiently in a team
• Authorized to Legally Work in Canada

At the time of the interview applicant must be able to produce proof o

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

This job reports to the Franco Lopez

This is a Full-Time position 3rd Shift, Continental Nights - 1900-0700.

Number of Openings for this position: 1