Full Time Security Guard

Paladin Security; Ottawa; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading security company is seeking a Full-Time Security Guard. This role entails patrolling designated areas, ensuring overall safety, and responding to various incidents. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in security, solid communication skills, and a valid Security Guard License in Ontario. The position offers a competitive pay rate and opportunities for advancement within a supportive and diverse work environment.

Benefits

Unionized benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Free uniforms

Security license reimbursement

Dry cleaning & tailoring allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in security or related field required.
• Must possess a valid Security Guard License in Ontario.
• Strong skills in customer service and communication.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned area to ensure security.
• Respond to incidents and assist emergency responders.
• Write comprehensive reports and maintain records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service orientation

Calm under pressure

Report writing

Attention to detail

Education

Police Foundations Diploma

Tools

First Aid/CPR Level C with AED

Job description

Position: Full-Time Security Guard
Hours: Continental Rotation - 0700-1900/1900-0700
Overtime Method: Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours
Pay rate: $26.00/hour within probation ($27.00/hour after probation)

Schedule Example:

• Week 1 - 0700-1900 - 4 Days (Mon-Tues, Fri-Sat)
• Week 2 - 0700-1900 - 3 Days (Sun, Wed-Thurs)
• Week 3 - 1900-0700 - 4 Days (Mon-Tues, Fri-Sat)
• Week 4 - 1900-0700 - 3 Days (Sun, Wed-Thurs)
• Note: The schedule remains the same month-to-month

Job Responsibilities:

• Patrol assigned area on foot, on a bicycle, or in a motor vehicle, as assigned, to ensure personal, building, and equipment security.
• Ensure students, staff and visitors adhere to Algonquin College policy, directives, and regulations
• Monitor activities and respond to incidents such as criminal activity, security breaches, assaults, sexual assaults, harassments, thefts, mischief, public order, noise complaints, safety hazards, etc.
• Assist with investigations by gathering information, photo and video documentation, and complete a comprehensive written incident report
• Respond and liaise with emergency responders when attending to emergency situations such as fire, evacuations, bomb threats and critical violent acts and lockdown
• Respond and liaise with emergency medical services for major and minor medical emergencies
• Offer support to any person in need such as providing good customer service when providing a security presence, such as providing directions on college campus
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Successfully conduct security patrols without direct supervision.
• Remain calm and effectively perform during emergencies.
• Write comprehensive reports and maintain proper written records
• Able to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
• Basic knowledge of security procedures, handling violent behaviors, and non-defensive communication.
• Able to follow, and enforce safety codes, college regulations, and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
• Able to handle private and confidential information with a high amount of discretion.
• Present a professional image to the public.
• Adhere to our Code of Ethics in performing job requirements.
• Able to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Adapt to a variety of environmental factors while performing exterior patrols.
• Moderate physical activity including standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.
• Minimum 1 year in security, or related field, required
• Police Foundations Diploma is strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrates superior customer service skills and able to work independently
• Able to commit to Continental Rotation for minimum six (6) months
• Working knowledge of the Trespass to Property Act as well as section 494 of the Criminal Code is required
• Must be 18 years old and meet all other minimum requirements
• Must possess a valid Security Guard License in Ontario.
• A full driver's license (G License) is strongly preferred.
• First Aid/CPR Level C with AED (Must be from WSIB-approved vendor)
• Management of Aggressive Behaviour and Use of Force Certification
  • Paladin Security is willing to offer this certification on a commitment contract (minimum of six (6) months) for new hires upon Onboarding
• Previous customer service related experience would be an asset
• Previous campus and other related security experience would be considered a definite asset

Why choose Paladin?

• Opportunities for advancement and growth
• Unionized benefits (including Education Allowance & Pension Plan)
• Free Uniforms
• Security license reimbursement
• Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance

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.

START DATE: 01/06/2024

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