City of Pickering - Part Time Security Guard

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Position: Part Time Security Guard

Site: City of Pickering Library Civic Complex,1 The Esplanade S, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7

Hours: Saturday 0915-1715, Sunday 1215-1715

Payrate: $21.64 /hr.

Overtime: Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours

Internal Posting Da te: August 13, 2026

Internal Closing Date: August 19, 2026

External Closing Date: August 27, 2026

Job Duties

• Be able to comprehend and demonstrate competencies of City of Pickering and the Security policies and procedures with an ability to use a customer service approach
• 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.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Logging in/out of Key, Radio and pager audits
• Handle Lost & Found items and inquiries
• Report any unsafe working conditions in any/all departments
• Ability to provide first aid and medical response when required to any person(s)
• Respond to all types of occurrences.
• Patrol Civic Centre interior and exterior, including boiler room patrols
• Excellent Deportment

Job Requirements

• Valid Security License for the province of Ontario
• Valid Ontario First Aid & CPR Level C from a WSIB approved provider
• English (oral and written) fluency is a must
• Must be flexible with shift availability (security operates 24 hours/day)
• Security Guard experience in a municipal government or corporate environment would be an asset.
• Previous experience or training within a loss prevention/security field preferred
• Must complete all required site training within 30 day of on-site hire date
• Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB)
• Applicants who do not possess these certifications can opt into Paladin's Use of Force (UOF)/Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position
• Good customer service and strong communication skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Why Choose Paladin?

• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Free uniforms
• Security license reimbursement
• Dry cleaning and hemming/tailoring allowance
• Additional employee perks
• Work today, get paid today – daily pay available

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma/GED

Certification Requirements (All)

First Aid and CPR - Level C Certification
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