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!

Job Skills / Requirements

Position: Security Guard 
City: Markham, ON - 101 Town Centre Blvd, Markham 
Status: Full-Time 
Pay Rate: $18.80/Hourly
Hours: Continental Nights - 2000-0800

Posting Date: October 17, 2025

Internal Closing Date: October 24th, 2025

Job Description:
Working on assigned shifts, you will work full-time shifts providing proactive and reactive security patrols and responses 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. This position is a high-caliber position and will also include the following responsibilities: 

Job Description:

• Be an accurate and dependable resource having knowledge about services on campus
• Be able to comprehend and demonstrate competencies of the City of Markham and the Security policies and procedures with an ability to use a customer service approach
• Be attentive to the needs of the visitors as well as be able to build relationships with the city community.
• Be able to keep an open and objective mind, remembering the city’s diverse community.
• Encourage a safe and supportive environment.
• Assist visitors, and employees 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.

Job Duties

• Ability to work alone or in a team
• Enthusiastically conducts proactive patrols and aces control
• Be able to address policy breaches and note facility concerns.
• Ability to write detailed incident reports for all emergency and day-to-day activities
• Attend and investigate security alarms and emergencies in a timely and professional manner as not to create panic among the public
• Monitor and authorize the entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons
• Ability to de-escalate a crisis situation, provide support, and liaise with emergency personnel including; police, fire, and paramedic resources.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• 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 Civic Centre interior and exterior, including boiler room patrols
• Excellent Department

Job Requirements

• A minimum One (1) year of Security Guard experience in a municipal government or corporate environment would be an asset.
• Post-secondary education in a related field would be an asset.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have a customer service-oriented attitude
• Must possess a valid Security License for the Province of Ontario
• Must possess a current First Aid/CPR certification
• Physical Demands; excessive walking, standing
  
  Why choose Paladin?
• Opportunities for advancement and growth 
• Unionized benefits (including Education Allowance & Pension Plan) 
• Free Uniforms 
• Annual Boot Allowance
• Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
• Paid vacation & sick days
• Work today, get paid today—daily pay available

Certification Requirements (All)

Standard First Aid, CPR Level C
Valid Ontario Security License
Minimum 6 months security experience

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 candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

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