Security Guard - Full Time - Ottawa Algonquin College
Company
Paladin Security
Location
Nepean, ON (+6 others)
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$26–$27 an hour
Posted
19 days ago
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via Career Beacon
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Job Description
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: April 13th, 2026
Internal Closing Date: April 17th, 2026
External Closing Date: April 30, 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.
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: April 13th, 2026
Internal Closing Date: April 17th, 2026
External Closing Date: April 30, 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.
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