Job Posting: Mobile Security Guard (Contracted to Municipality)
Position: Mobile Security Guard
Employer: Logixx Security Inc.
Status: Full-Time / Part-Time / Casual
Location: City of Oshawa
Shifts: Permanent Nights or Days
Pay: $20.04/hr - $22.46/hr
Position Duties and Responsibilities
Logixx Security Inc. is currently seeking professional and reliable Mobile Security Guards for a municipal contract. This role plays a key part in ensuring the safety of municipal staff, volunteers, the public, and city-owned properties. Successful candidates will conduct both mobile and foot patrols, respond to incidents, and uphold municipal safety standards with integrity and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct mobile and foot patrols of municipal buildings, parks, facilities, and public spaces.
- Provide protective services to municipal staff, volunteers, and members of the public.
- Assists staff and visitors with customer service & security related initiatives in a professional & approachable manner.
- Monitor for safety hazards, suspicious activity, vandalism, and policy or bylaw violations.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and service calls in a timely and professional manner.
- Utilize body‑worn cameras and two‑way radios in accordance with company and municipal protocols.
- Prepare accurate, detailed incident reports and daily activity logs.
- Apply the Trespass to Property Act and relevant sections of the Criminal Code of Canada when appropriate.
- Support municipal operations during events, emergencies, and facility closures.
- Maintain a strong, visible security presence to deter unwanted behaviour.
- Liaise with law enforcement and other emergency services personnel (i.e. Durham Regional Police, Oshawa Fire and Emergency Services, Durham Regional Paramedic Services etc) when dealing with routine and emergency situations.
- Operate company vehicles safely and maintain a clean, professional driving record.
- Exercises the Powers of Arrest and detention when required.
- Informs and warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
- Investigates complaints and property related incidents.
- Displays administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and complete work within prescribed deadlines.
- Utilizes software to complete electronic patrol tours.
Qualifications
- Valid provincial Security Guard License.
- Clear driver's abstract and valid Class G (or equivalent) driver’s license. (This is a must)
- Minimum 1–2 years of security experience, preferably in mobile patrol or public-sector environments.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative policies such as the Criminal Code of Canada and Trespass to Property Act of Ontario.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and its application in field of law enforcement.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, concise, and legible notebook entries and detailed security incident reports.
- Ability to work up to twelve (12) hour shift schedules.
- Excellent communication, observation, and report‑writing skills.
- Ability to de‑escalate situations and remain calm under pressure.
- Comfortable working outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to work independently with sound judgment and professionalism.
- Must pass a background check.
Assets (Preferred)
- First Aid/CPR certification.
- Use of Force
- Mental Health Awareness Response Training
- Verbal De-escalation Training
- Experience working with municipalities or public-facing security roles.
- Training in crisis intervention, mental health awareness, or de‑escalation.
- Familiarity with municipal bylaws and public-sector procedures.