Job Description

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Site Description:

Pickering is to become Durham Region’s largest and most prosperous city, joining the ranks of Ontario’s premier municipalities through planned and responsible growth, economic development, job creation, innovation, sustainability, and community building. This is your time to join an expanding team, and use your passion and drive to make a difference

Position: Casual Security Guard

Site: City of Pickering City Hall and Library

Pay Rate: $18.40/an hour

Schedule: Various shifts - casual position

City Hall timings: 06-14, 14-23 Monday to Friday, No WeekendsLibrary timings: 1315-2115 Monday to Friday, Sat 0915-1715 Sun 1215-1715

OT Method: Overtime is Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours

Posting Date: March 26, 2026

Internal Closing Date: April 10, 2026

Key Responsibilities:

• Be an accurate and dependable resource having knowledge about services on campus
• Be able to comprehend and demonstrate competencies of City of Pickering and the Security policies
• Be attentive to the needs of the visitors and 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 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
• Attend and investigate security alarms and emergencies in a timely and professional manner as not to create a panic amongst the public
• Monitor and authorize 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
• Logging in/out of Key, Radio and pager audits
• Handle Lost & Found items and inquiries
• Ability to provide first aid and medical response when required to any person

Job Requirements

• Minimum One (1) year Security Guard experience in a municipal government or corporate environment would be an asset.
• Vulnerable Sector check required
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must possess a valid Security License for the Province of Ontario
• Must possess a current First Aid/CPR certification Level C
• Must possess a valid Use of Force certification
• Physical Demands; excessive walking, standing, exposed to all weather conditions and extreme temperatures
• Utilize two-way radio and comput15.25er applications
• Must complete all required site training within 30 day of on-site hire date
• Legally Authorized to work in Canada

Why choose Paladin?  

• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Additional perks
• “Your paycheck, on your schedule—daily pay offered”

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 accommodation for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma/GED

Certification Requirements (All)

First Aid, CPR Level C
Valid Ontario Security License

Additional Information / Benefits

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!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and 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, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability