Security Guard - Courthouse Building (Downtown Toronto) Full-time

CareerArc; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic security team dedicated to ensuring safety and service excellence in a prestigious Courthouse setting. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment while making a positive impact on the community. As a Full-Time Security Guard, you will be responsible for protecting individuals and property, enforcing security policies, and providing exceptional customer service. With comprehensive training and opportunities for advancement, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in the security industry. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive under pressure, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Unionized benefits

Free Uniforms

Security license reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in security.
• Proficient in English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide security services and enforce policies at the Courthouse.
• Conduct patrols and respond to alarms and incidents.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Security Procedures

Incident Reporting

Patrol Techniques

Conflict Resolution

Education

Valid Ontario Security Guard License

First Aid and CPR Level C

Tools

CCTV Monitoring Systems

Access Control Systems

Job description

Overview

Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE!
Do you have superior customer service skills and a passion for helping people? Are you able to think quickly on your feet and defuse difficult situations? Your track record of handling a great deal of responsibility combined with your varied life experience and enthusiasm for a job well done make you an ideal candidate for our team! The Paladin Difference starts with our officers; 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!

Job Skills / Requirements

Position: Full-Time Security Guard Patrol - Mail Room

Site: Toronto, Ontario (Downtown) - 10 Armoury Street, Toronto, ON M7A 0B9

Averaging Agreement: Overtime is Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours OR ESA

Hours: Mon - Fri (Nights): 00:00 - 08:00

Pay rate: $18.36/hour

Posting Date: December 18, 2024

Closing Date: December 31, 2024
*This role requires a 5-year background check and criminal record check.

Are you interested in starting a career in a fast-paced and growing industry? As a provider of security services to clients with complex security needs, Paladin Security Group is offering an exciting career opportunity for you to give back to your community while developing skills for future careers. Our training programs are also a leader in the security industry, and they will help prepare you for advancements, as well as build your resume for a potential career in law enforcement.

Site Description:

This is a Courthouse building located in the heart of downtown Toronto. This state-of-the-art facility is a new build and offers a highly advanced technological setting.

Job Description:

The on-site security personnel will provide a variety of services, implementing the Courthouse’s security objectives according to policies and procedures which may include but are not limited to the following general tasks:

• Protect the safety of persons and their belongings on Courthouse property
• Prevent and minimize fire, theft, vandalism, criminal damage, and trespass on Courthouse property
• Parking enforcement: including but not limited to the tagging/towing of unauthorized vehicles, calling out contractors for snow removal.
• Minor parking gate access repairs and/or unjamming of mechanisms
• Prohibit entry into secure areas of the Courthouse by anyone other than authorized persons determined by an authorized Courthouse administrator.
• Complete interior and exterior patrol rounds of the Courthouse including documentation of conditions/safety concerns and weather reports as required.
• Enforcement of the Courthouse’s smoke-free property policies
• Monitor security consoles (access control, secure elevator, and CCTV video monitors)
• Visitor and employee identification verifications
• Respond to alarms
• Complete incident reports, logs, and daily operating reports
• Issue and control access cards and keys to personnel, contractors, and visitors when required
• Lock and unlock doors as scheduled or required
• Report any unusual incidents or hazardous conditions
• Maintain a log of security incidents and report occurrences
• Document, secure, and manage lost and found property and property safekeeping
• Security personnel will provide safety escort services to emergency contractors on Courthouse property when required
• Advise Courthouse staff immediately of any notifiable incidents
• Assist TPS with the management of any aggressive visitors (physically and verbally)
• Attend every event or incident, which they reasonably consider may jeopardize the security of the Facility and provide a high level of customer service.
• Assist TPS with the management of illicit substances and or weapons; securing the location of any found items, while awaiting TPS.
• Document all events in a notebook or electronic incident report
• Other duties as required/requested
• Must be able to commute to Kingston for pre-deployment training (3 of 5 training days) Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force (UoF) and Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB). Applicants lacking these certifications can opt into Paladin's UoF/MOAB training program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position.

Please be aware:

The UoF/MOAB training is not paid as it is a pre-requisite, however, Paladin will cover all of the costs of the training with a 6-month commitment to the position/availability.

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
• Paid vacation & sick days
• Additional perks!

Qualifications:

1. Minimum One Year of Experience in Security
2. Proficient in English (both oral and written)
3. Vulnerable Sector Check
4. Valid Ontario Security Guard License
5. Valid WSIB Approved First Aid and CPR Level c (Standard Level Preferred)
6. Ability to commit to a minimum 6 months in a permanent full-time position.
7. Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in Canada a full-time position beyond 6 months.

Certification Requirements (All)

1. Minimum of 1 year security experience
2. First Aid, CPR Level C
3. Vulnerable Sector Check
4. COVID Double Vaccinated
5. Judicial Matters Criminal Records Check

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 accommodation for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require 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.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays

Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Employment Verification