Security Guard - Full Time - Waterdown

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 guards; 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!

Position: Full Time Security Guard

City: Waterdown

Pay Rate: $19.83 /hr.

Hours: Sunday to Thursday (2300-7000hrs)

Averaging Agreement: Employment Standards Act
Posting Date: December 18, 2024
Closing Date: December 27, 2024

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.

Please consider applying for this job only if you are eligible to secure Canadian Controlled Good Program (CPG) clearance.

Job Skills / Requirements

Job Description:

Working on assigned shifts, you will work full time shifts providing proactive and reactive security patrols and response to incidents. You will be required to write reports and investigate routine incidents, as well as respond to coded emergencies in a quick and efficient manner. You should display excellent customer service skills and be able to work with people who are under stress or in need of medical assistance. In this role, it is essential that you are physically fit and able to stand and walk for long periods of time.

• Property, asset and personnel protection
• Access control for staff, visitors, contractors, vehicles, etc.
• Proactive patrolling for hazards, security risks, maintenance issues, etc. - interior & exterior
• Incident/service call response for emergencies, alarms, etc.
• Monitor security systems - CCTV, access control, etc.
• Customer Service
• Logging in/out of Key, Radio and pager audits
• Handle Lost & Found items and inquiries
• Report any unsafe working conditions in any/all departments
• Ability to provide first aid and medical response when required to any person(s)
• Respond to all types of occurrences
• Patrol interior and exterior
• Be able to keep an open and objective mind, remembering the city's diverse community.
• Encourage a safe and supportive environment.
• Assist visitors, and employee during crisis and contact the necessary emergency services as needed
• Frequently inspect the facility for damage and report to management.
• Ensure that the property is safe by ensuring all security measures are functioning properly.
• Ability to work alone or in a team
• Enthusiastically conducts proactive patrols, and be able to address policy breeches, and note facility concerns.
• Ability to write detailed incident reports for all emergency and day to day activities
Qualifications:
• Prior security experience is preferred
• Proficiency in Computer literacy
• Ability to obtain the Canadian Controlled Good Program (CPG) clearance
• Ability to sit/stand and walk throughout the building
• Ability to walk/climb stairs, push min. 25lbs
• Minimum of one year of experience in a security role is required
• A Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• CPR C (from a WSIB provider)
• Proficient in English (both oral and written)
• COVID Double Vaccination
• Customer Service or Security Experience is considered an asset
Why Choose Paladin:
• Opportunities for Growth & Advancement
• Unionized Benefits
• Free Uniforms
• Annual Boot Allowance
• Security License Reimbursement
• Drycleaning/Hemming Allowance
• Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Days
• Additional Perks!

Education Requirements (Any)

High School Diploma/GED

Certification Requirements (All)

COVID Double Vaccinated
Controlled Goods Security Assessment
Standard First Aid, CPR Level C
Valid Ontario Security License

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, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays

This job reports to the Client Service Manager

This is a Full-Time position 3rd Shift, Sunday - Thursday (2300-7000hrs).

Number of Openings for this position: 1