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
Interested in a career in Law Enforcement or a related public safety field?
Want an opportunity to gain experience in the private sector within our high-profile commercial and retail properties?
Commerce Court has a proven track record of the number of staff that have elevated to Law Enforcement Careers due to its proven security program on-site.
For more information, please visit: https://www.commercecourt.ca/resources
Position Overview:
- Position: Tactical Security Patrol Guard
- Position Type: Full-time, Permanent (existing vacancy)
- Location: 25 King Street West – Commerce Court
- Schedule: 12 hours Continental Rotation Schedule of Days and Nights
- Hours: 36 to 48 hours per week or 84 hours biweekly
- Salary: $22.00/HR starting
Role & 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:
- Valid Ontario Security Guard License
- Must be able to pass criminal background and history check if you are qualified for the position.
- Minimum of 1 year of Full-time Tactical Security Guard experience is a must.
- Knowledge of Section 494, Trespass to Property Act and other criminal code of conduct acts
- Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions under duress
- Must be able to work all shifts – 12 hours, Days, Nights, and Rotation schedules
- Educational background in Law enforcement, Police Foundations, Security and Investigations, Criminology, or related subjects preferred.
Skills & Knowledge:
- A fundamental knowledge of state-of-the-art security technology such as alarm and access control systems, CCTV systems, communications technologies, and general MS software programs.
- Excellent personal computing skills including all office-related products and familiarity with specialized security applications.
- Working knowledge of property management operations.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must demonstrate high attention to detail / observational awareness
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills with an emphasis on multi-tasking and shifting priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain a professional demeanour under very stressful situations and duress.
- Must be self-motivated and consistently show initiative.
Working Conditions:
- Physical Demands: Walking and standing for 8 to 12 hours
- Parking is not available at the site in case if you drive
- Required to work, if necessary, various rotating shifts on short notice and be available for work in a 24x7x365 environment.
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: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- This position requires you to ability work 12 hours of continental days and night rotation shifts. Are you able to commit to this schedule?
- Do you drive or take public transportation for commuting purposes?
- What is your home area postal code?
- Have you completed any education related to Law Enforcement such as Police Foundations, Criminology, etc? Please specify the program you completed.
- How many hours can you work per week?
- Are you currently in school or returning to school in May 2026?
Licence/Certification:
- Ontario Security Guard Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
