Security Guard

Paladin Security; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Training and development

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Sick days

Holidays

Uniforms provided

Uniform tailoring allowance

License reimbursement

Job summary

Paladin Security is seeking a Casual Security Guard to support their West End Ottawa sites. Expect temporary shifts with pay rate of $18.35 per hour and an averaging agreement for overtime after 88 hours. Site locations vary across multiple facilities, with a dynamic daily schedule and opportunities for ongoing training.

You will patrol, greet staff and visitors, monitor CCTV, control access, and enforce parking rules while delivering dependable security services.

Qualifications

• Valid First Aid and CPR Level C certification.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated punctuality, reliability, tact, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct foot patrols of assigned areas to maintain safety and security.
• Greet employees, visitors, and guests at designated entrances.
• Monitor CCTV cameras and manage access control systems from the control room.
• Perform parking enforcement duties as required by the client site.
• Perform additional security duties as assigned.

Skills

First Aid & CPR Level C

Legal work authorization in Canada

Communication skills

Punctuality & reliability

Diplomacy

Education

Post-secondary education in Law Enforcement or Security

Job description

Position Overview

Job Title: Casual Security Guard
Employment Type: Temporary / Casual
Pay Rate: $18.35 per hour (or depending on site)
Site: Varies (West End)
Schedule: Varies
Overtime Methodology: Averaging Agreement (AA) calculated after 88 hours

Site Overview

This casual position supports various client locations across Ottawa's West End. Working across these sites provides a dynamic environment where you will support daily safety operations, assist visitors, and ensure security standards are maintained across different facilities.

What You'll Be Doing

Conduct foot patrols of assigned areas to maintain safety and security.

Greet employees, visitors, and guests at designated entrances.

Monitor CCTV cameras and manage access control systems from the control room.

Perform parking enforcement duties as required by the client site.

Perform additional security duties as assigned.

Must Haves

Valid First Aid and CPR Level C certification.

Legal authorization to work in Canada.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated punctuality, reliability, tact, and diplomacy.

Nice-to-Haves

Previous security guard experience.

Post-secondary education in a Law Enforcement or Security program from a recognized college.

What's In It For You?

Access to daily pay (work today, get paid today).

Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits package.

Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.

Free uniforms with dry cleaning and tailoring allowance provided.

Security license reimbursement.

Why Join Our Team?

Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified 2026 – 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!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and 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.

Paladin Security uses AI-based tools as part of our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and candidate assessment. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team. We regularly evaluate our systems to minimize bias and ensure compliance with applicable human rights and privacy legislation.

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

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.