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
Role and Responsibilities:
- Provide security coverage for large scale events hosted on the property.
- Answering questions and aiding people in need.
- Knowledge of the property and nearby amenities.
- Assist facility personnel, patients and visitors as required.
- De-escalating stressful situations such as persons experiencing crisis.
- Knowledge of the client’s policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of relevant criminal codes and by-laws.
- Ensuring the safety and security of the property and its occupants.
- Identifying and reporting Safety Hazards.
- Professionally enforcing rule infractions.
- Responding to critical incidents, emergencies, and alarms.
- Conducting regular patrols of the interior and exterior of the premises.
- Securing restricted areas.
- Use of computers, two-way radios and building automation systems.
- Completion of Incident Reports and memo book entries.
- Contacting Paragon Security, the client, or emergency services depending on the incident.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be available to work all shifts (morning/evening/overnight) with flexible availability.
- Valid Ontario Security Guard Licence.
- Standard First Aid & CPR Level C.
- Smart Serve Certificate.
- Physically fit to patrol and respond to various emergencies.
- Police Foundations or related law enforcement post-secondary program graduates preferred.
- 1 year of security guard experience in event security, related security experience or security training/formal education.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer literacy (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and acceptable typing skills.
- Working knowledge of Provincial Offences Act, Criminal Code of Canada, fire prevention, crowd management techniques, crime scene preservation and basic investigative techniques.
Working Conditions:
- Physical Demands: walking, standing for 8 to 12 hours, exposed to all weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
- Required to work if necessary, various rotating shifts and be available for work in a 24x7x365 environment.
- Could be exposed to hazardous situations and conditions when responding to or managing emergencies or incidents.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
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-1/jobs
"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: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $17.60-$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you a graduate of a Police Foundations or related program?
- How many hours can you work per week?
- Are you currently in school or returning to school in September 2026?
Experience:
- security guard: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Smart Serve Certificate (required)
- Ontario Security Guard Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
