Security Guard

Job Description

<h3>Paladin Security is Hiring a Security Guard</h3><br><p>Position: Security Guard <br><br>City: Markham, ON <br><br>Status: Full-Time <br><br>Pay Rate: $18.80/Hourly<br><br>Hours:Continental Nights </p><p>Job Description:<br><br>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.</p><p>This position is a high-caliber position and will also include the following responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Be an accurate and dependable resource having knowledge about services on campus</li><li>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</li><li>Be attentive to the needs of the visitors as well as be able to build relationships with the city community.</li><li>Be able to keep an open and objective mind, remembering the city's diverse community.</li><li>Encourage a safe and supportive environment.</li><li>Assist visitors, and employees during crisis and contact the necessary emergency services as needed</li><li>Frequently inspect the facility for damage and report to management.</li><li>Ensure that the property is safe by ensuring all security measures are functioning properly.</li></ul><p>Job Duties</p><ul><li>Ability to work alone or in a team</li><li>Enthusiastically conducts proactive patrols and aces control</li><li>Be able to address policy breaches and note facility concerns.</li><li>Ability to write detailed incident reports for all emergency and day-to-day activities</li><li>Attend and investigate security alarms and emergencies in a timely and professional manner as not to create panic among the public</li><li>Monitor and authorize the entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons</li><li>Ability to de-escalate a crisis situation, provide support, and liaise with emergency personnel including; police, fire, and paramedic resources.</li><li>Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed</li><li>Logging in/out of Key, Radio, and pager audits</li><li>Handle Lost & Found items and inquiries</li><li>Report any unsafe working conditions in any/all departments</li><li>Ability to provide first aid and medical response when required to any person(s)</li><li>Respond to all types of occurrences.</li><li>Patrol Civic Centre interior and exterior, including boiler room patrols</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><br><h3>Must Have Requirements:</h3><ul><li>Minimum of 1 year of Security Guard experience</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Customer service–oriented attitude</li><li>Valid Security License for the Province of Ontario</li><li>Current First Aid/CPR certification</li><li>Legally authorized to work in Canada</li></ul><h3>Nice to Have:</h3><ul><li>At least 1 year of Security Guard experience in a municipal government or corporate environment</li><li>Post-secondary education in Security or Policing–related fields</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li><p>Comprehensive Health Care and Dental coverage</p></li><li><p>On-the-Job Training provided</p></li><li><p>Growth Opportunities within Canada's leading independent security provider</p></li></ul><h3>About Paladin Security</h3><br><p>Founded in 1976, Paladin Security is Canada's largest independent security provider. With a reputation for integrity, teamwork, and customer service excellence, Paladin continues to set the standard for security solutions while offering employees opportunities for growth and development.</p>