Security Guard

Security and Legal Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A security firm is hiring part-time security guards in Toronto. The role involves patrolling hotel locations, access control, and ensuring safety protocols. Applicants must have an Ontario Security License and related experience. Pay ranges from $17.20 to $18.50 hourly, with expected hours of 16 to 24 a week. Reliability in commuting to downtown Toronto core is required.

Qualifications

• Must be professional and presentable.
• 1 year experience in security and customer service required.

Responsibilities

• Provide access control and screen individuals entering the site.
• Conduct hourly exterior and interior patrols.
• Respond to calls from Manager on Duty and guests in a timely manner.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Report writing skills

Education

Ontario Security Guard License

Standard First Aid CPR-C + AED

Job description

Overview

Security company requires security guards for a variety of hotel locations in the downtown core of Toronto.

Employment Type

Permanent opportunities:

• Part time - 16 hours per week, with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts
• All locations are in the downtown Toronto core
• All sites are accessible via TTC
• All applicants, please ensure you are able to reliably commute to the downtown Toronto core
• Most sites have an outdoor patrol component

Shift Timings

• Sat, Sun, 1500h - 2300h
• Fri & Sun, 2300h - 0700h

Job Requirements

• Ontario Security Guard License
• Standard First Aid CPR-C + AED
• Experience at a hotel and enforcing site protocol

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year experience in security and customer service
• Must be professional and presentable
• Have excellent communication, customer service, and report writing skills

Duties

• Unafraid to ensure all who enter the property have business there
• Provide access control and screen individuals entering the site
• Conduct hourly exterior and interior patrols
• Enforce the "Trespass to Property Act"
• Write and submit reports in a timely manner
• Respond to calls from Manager on Duty and guests in a timely manner, with follow up occurring where necessary on the next shift
• Work with site staff
• Liaise with Toronto Police and other emergency services
• De-escalate potential situations
• Communicate with their team
• Be flexible with work assignments
• Interact with site guests in a positive and professional manner
• Some postings are mostly static with an occasional patrol
• Guards are expected to be able to stand for up to 2 hours at a time between breaks and patrols

Job Details

• Job Types : Part-time, Permanent
• Pay : $17.20-$18.50 per hour
• Expected hours : 16 – 24 per week

Ability to commute / relocate

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience

• security: 1 year (required)

Licence / Certification

• Ontario Security License (required)
• Standard First Aid CPR - C + AED (required)

Work Location : In person