Why Paragon?
Paragon Security, Canada’s largest family-owned security company, is uniquely designed to ensure our guards succeed. Your success is our success.
Are you looking for a career in the security industry? A steppingstone into the world of policing? A place to call home while you upgrade your education? Be a part of a winning team, click Apply Now and join the Paragon family today!
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Career advancement opportunities
- Continuous support from a Career Centre representative to ensure success
- Life, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company wide Recognition Program
- Overtime Pay
- On-site Parking
Position overview:
Paragon is looking for highly motivated individuals for back-up/resource pool retail security guard positions at a Commercial Office Tower, for back-up/book-off coverage/extra coverage. The hours for this position can be day, afternoon, or night shift. The pay rate for this position is $18.00/HR.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for activities undertaken on each platoon to ensure that security operations occur consistent with policy, Standing Orders, and the rule of law.
- Monitor CCTV surveillance systems
- Maintain compliance with and enforce property standards, rules, and regulations in a reasonable manner
- Deal with trespassers and unauthorized persons found on the property, in a fair and safe manner, by enforcing the Trespass to Property Act.
- Screening unauthorized persons and physically removing unauthorized personnel found trespassing or engaging in criminal acts or breaching the policies. Legally arrest individual and surrender same to Police as soon as possible.
- Back-up support - respond to calls and provide support as required/needed.
- Completion of Incident Reports and critiquing of security personnel Incident Reports promptly, including ensuring Incident Reports are complete, accurate, aligned with the Standing Orders, and distributed accordingly.
- Actively participate in security programs to include prohibited activity enforcement, plainclothes operations, parking enforcement, vehicle inspections, community policing, and the enforcement of life safety and other violations.
- Identify security awareness deficiencies and makes recommendations as appropriate.
- Completion of projects as assigned by Paragon Management and/or Property Management.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be available to work full time, all shifts (days/nights/evenings)
- Valid Ontario Security Guard License
- 1 year of tactical security experience preferred
- Thorough understanding of TPA and Section 494 of the Criminal Code of Canada
- First Aid/CPR Level C/Standard
- Strong customer service skill
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability, tact and diplomacy
- Post-Secondary education in a Law Enforcement/Security program preferred
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Good computer skills (Word, Excel, emails, typing)
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment
- Comfortable working in Tactical environment and making arrests if required
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
If you are interested in this job or have any questions, please send your resume to [email protected].
*Not qualified for this position? Please return to our company’s Indeed profile and apply to another role!
https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Paragon-Security/jobs?l=Toronto%2C%20ON
“Paragon Security is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request and all reasonable measures will be taken to accommodate the needs of the applicant through the interview process and while employed.”
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have a vehicle or do you take public transit?
- Are you a graduate of a Police Foundations or related program?
- Are you currently in school or returning to school in January 2025?
Experience:
- security guard: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Ontario Security Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
