Security Guard - Courthouse Building (Downtown Toronto) Full-Time Job Listing at Paladin Security in Toronto, Ontario, ON (Job ID 788928)

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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: | Full-Time Security Guard  

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

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

Hours: | Full-Time - Monday to Friday (1600-0000hrs) 

Pay rate: | $18.73/hour  

Internal Posting Date:  June 13, 2025 

Internal Closing Date: June 20, 2025 

External Closing Date: June 27, 2025

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 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  

Education Requirements (All)

First Aid/CPR

Certification Requirements (All)

Minimum of 1 year security experience
First Aid, CPR Level C
Do you have background in a law enforcement/security program?
Valid Ontario Security License
Vulnerable Sector Check
Judicial Matters Criminal Records Check

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

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