Security Guard - Main Floor Reception - Law Society Of Ontario - Full-Time - Downtown Toronto

Paladin Security; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A security services company is hiring a Security Guard for the Law Society of Ontario in Toronto, Ontario. The role includes ensuring safety, conducting patrols, monitoring security systems, and responding to incidents. Candidates must hold a valid Ontario Security Guard License and have experience in security. This is a Full-Time position from Monday to Friday, offering medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Sick Days

Qualifications

• Must have a Valid Ontario Security Guard License.
• Must have a Valid WSIB-approved First Aid and CPR Level C Certification.
• Minimum one year of experience in Security.

Responsibilities

• Protect the safety of persons and their belongings on LSO property.
• Prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and trespass on LSO property.
• Document all events in a notebook or electronic incident report.

Skills

Valid Ontario Security Guard License

First Aid and CPR Level C Certification

Proficient in English

Minimum one year of experience in Security

Job description

Overview

Paladin Security: 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!

Responsibilities

Site Description: The Law Society of Ontario is the law society responsible for the self-regulation of lawyers and paralegals in the Canadian province of Ontario. Founded in 1797 as the Law Society of Upper Canada, its name was changed by statute in 2018.

Position: Security Guard - Main Floor Reception
Site: Law Society of Ontario - 130 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N5

City: Toronto, Ontario (Downtown)
Status: Full-Time Permanent
Averaging Agreement: Overtime is Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours OR ESA
Pay Rate: $20.71 / hr
Hours: Monday to Friday 0900 - 1700
Internal Posting Date: September 12, 2025
Internal Closing Date: September 19, 2025
External Closing Date: September 26, 2025

Job Description: The on-site security personnel will provide a variety of services, implementing the Law Society of Ontario'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 LSO property
• Prevent and minimize fire, theft, vandalism, criminal damage, and trespass on LSO property
• Parking enforcement: including but not limited to the tagging/towing of unauthorized vehicles, and calling out contractors for snow removal.
• Minor parking gate access repairs and/or unjamming of mechanisms
• Prohibit entry into secure areas of the property by anyone other than authorized persons determined by an authorized LSO administrator.
• Complete interior and exterior patrol rounds of the property, including documentation of conditions/safety concerns and weather reports as required.
• Enforcement of 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 LSO property when required
• Advise LSO staff immediately of any notifiable incidents
• Assist 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.
• Following SOPs with the management of illicit substances and or weapons, securing the location of any found items.
• Document all events in a notebook or electronic incident report
• Other duties as required/requested

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must have a Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• Must have a Valid WSIB-approved First Aid and CPR Level C Certification.
• Must be willing to obtain Smart Serve Certification
• Must be able to obtain a VSC as required.
• Minimum one year of experience in Security
• Must be proficient in English (both oral and written)
• Vulnerable Sector Check

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Certification Requirements (All)

Standard First Aid, CPR Level C
Valid Ontario Security License
Minimum of 1 year security experience
COVID Double Vaccinated

Additional Information / Benefits

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 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.

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

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Sick Days

This job reports to the Client Service Manager

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, Monday to Friday 0900 - 1700.

Number of Openings for this position: 1