Security Guard - Full Time - Ottawa Algonquin College

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Algonquin College is a public college in Ontario that provides career-focused education, hands-on learning, and a broad range of programs designed to prepare students for employment and further education.

Position: Full-Time Security Guard

Site: Algonquin College - Ottawa Campus - 1385 Woodroffe Ave

Hours: Continental Rotation - 0700-1900/1900-0700

Overtime Method:  Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours

Pay rate: $26.00/hour within probation ($27.00/hour after probation)

Internal Posting Date: September 4, 2026

Internal Closing Date: September 10, 2026

External Closing Date: September 17, 2026    

NOTE: If you are an ACTIVE student at Algonquin College, you will not be able considered for this position.

Schedule Example:

• Week 1 - 0700-1900 - 4 Days (Mon-Tues, Fri-Sat)
• Week 2 - 0700-1900 - 3 Days (Sun, Wed-Thurs)
• Week 3 - 1900-0700 - 4 Days (Mon-Tues, Fri-Sat)
• Week 4 - 1900-0700 - 3 Days (Sun, Wed-Thurs)Note: The schedule remains the same month-to-month    

Job Responsibilities:

• Patrol assigned area on foot, on a bicycle, or in a motor vehicle, as assigned, to ensure personal, building, and equipment security.
• Ensure students, staff and visitors adhere to Algonquin College policy, directives, and regulations
• Monitor activities and respond to incidents such as criminal activity, security breaches, assaults, sexual assaults, harassments, thefts, mischief, public order, noise complaints, safety hazards, etc.
• Assist with investigations by gathering information, photo and video documentation, and complete a comprehensive written incident report
• Respond and liaise with emergency responders when attending to emergency situations such as fire, evacuations, bomb threats and critical violent acts and lockdown
• Respond and liaise with emergency medical services for major and minor medical emergencies
• Offer support to any person in need such as providing good customer service when providing a security presence, such as providing directions on college campus
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year in security, or related field, required
• Police Foundations Diploma is strongly preferred
• Demonstrates superior customer service skills and able to work independently
• Successfully conduct security patrols.
• Remain calm and effectively perform during emergencies.
• Write comprehensive reports and maintain proper written records
• Able to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
• Basic knowledge of security procedures, handling violent behaviors, and non-defensive communication.
• Able to follow, and enforce safety codes, college regulations, and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
• Able to handle private and confidential information with a high amount of discretion.
• Present a professional image to the public.
• Adhere to our Code of Ethics in performing job requirements.
• Able to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Adapt to a variety of environmental factors while performing exterior patrols.

Why Choose Paladin?

• Opportunities for training and professional development. 
• Competitive salary and benefits package. 
• Free Uniforms  
• Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
• Get paid your way with flexible daily pay options.

Certification Requirements (All)

First Aid and CPR - Level C Certification
Valid Security License

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026 – 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, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays