Full-Time Security Team Lead

Classet; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

Access to daily pay options

Free parking on site

Professional development programs

Job summary

Paladin Security is seeking a Full-Time Security Team Lead to support security operations at Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto. You will supervise frontline guards, coordinate daily security activities, respond to incidents, and help maintain a safe, inclusive campus environment for students, staff, and visitors.

This role offers rotating continental shifts and a 6:30 AM–6:30 PM or 6:30 PM–6:30 AM schedule with on-site work.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a professional, approachable demeanor.
• Ability to pass a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certifications. Paladin covers training cost with a 6-month commitment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate Security Guards across academic buildings, student residences, and campus event spaces
• Assign patrols, monitor access control, and coordinate responses to on-campus incidents
• Lead incident investigations and ensure reports are completed accurately and submitted on time
• Provide frontline support and coordination during campus events, guest speaker visits, and high-profile activities
• Mentor on-shift staff and provide practical, on-the-job training
• Foster a welcoming and supportive team culture
• Build collaborative relationships with campus departments and external stakeholders
• Maintain high standards of safety and policy compliance across the Newnham, York, and King campuses
• Continue developing your leadership and security expertise through professional development and mentorship

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Supervision

Training

Collaboration

Job description

Paladin Security is Hiring a Full-Time Security Team Lead!

Location: Toronto, ON

Site: Seneca Polytechnic

Pay Rate: CA$23.00-CA$24.50/hour

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Rotating Continental Shifts

Shift Hours: 6:30 AM-6:30 PM / 6:30 PM-6:30 AM

Work Location: On-Site

Paladin Security is seeking a Full-Time Security Team Lead to support security operations at Seneca Polytechnic. In this role, you will supervise frontline Security Guards, coordinate daily security operations, respond to incidents, and help maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for students, staff, and visitors. This opportunity is well suited for an experienced security professional looking to continue developing their leadership skills while working in a collaborative campus environment.

What You'll Do

• Supervise and coordinate Security Guards across academic buildings, student residences, and campus event spaces
• Assign patrols, monitor access control, and coordinate responses to on-campus incidents
• Lead incident investigations and ensure reports are completed accurately and submitted on time
• Provide frontline support and coordination during campus events, guest speaker visits, and high-profile activities
• Mentor on-shift staff and provide practical, on-the-job training
• Foster a welcoming and supportive team culture
• Build collaborative relationships with campus departments and external stakeholders
• Maintain high standards of safety and policy compliance across the Newnham, York, and King campuses
• Continue developing your leadership and security expertise through professional development and mentorship

Requirements

Must-Have Requirements

• Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• First Aid and CPR - Level C Certification
• Valid G or G2 Ontario Driver's License
• Ability to pass a Vulnerable Sector Check
• Legal authorization to work in Canada
• Strong communication skills and a professional, approachable demeanor
• Must not currently be a Seneca student at the Newnham, King, or York campuses
• Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certifications. If you do not currently have these certifications, Paladin will cover the full cost of training prior to onboarding in exchange for a 6-month commitment to the position

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Previous security experience in a post-secondary educational institution or healthcare setting
• Bilingual or multilingual communication skills

Benefits

Why Join Paladin Security?

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Access to daily pay options
• Free parking for security staff on site
• Professional development programs and certifications
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment