Full Time - Security Guard - Halton
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As a Rapid Response Guard, you will support various client locations across the Halton Region, including industrial sites, retail properties, healthcare facilities, and commercial office buildings. This is a dynamic mobile role that requires flexibility and quick adaptability, as site assignments are dispatched shortly before each shift.
Position Title: Rapid Response Guard
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay Rate: $19.00/hr - $20.91/hr
Site: Various client sites across Halton Region (industrial, retail, healthcare, and office buildings)
Schedule: Continental Days (0700 - 1900) or Continental Nights (1900 - 0700)
Overtime Methodology: Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours
Site Overview
The Halton Rapid Response portfolio spans a diverse mix of active industrial centers, bustling retail spaces, specialized healthcare environments, and professional office towers. Every shift brings a fresh setting and new operational priorities, offering an engaging environment where no two days look quite the same.
What You'll Be Doing
Conduct regular proactive patrols across assigned properties to maintain site safety and security.
Operate security systems, including CCTV monitoring and alarm panels, reporting unauthorized or suspicious activity promptly.
Manage access control at restricted access points according to specific site protocols.
Respond quickly to emergencies such as medical alarms, fire alarms, and security incidents, assisting with evacuations when needed.
Greet staff, visitors, and tenants professionally, provide directions, and uphold site policies.
De-escalate conflicts calmly and professionally in varying situations and environments.
Accurately complete incident reports, daily activity logs, and breach documentation within required timeframes.
Travel between assigned site locations as required for your shift deployment.
Must Haves
Valid Ontario Security Guard License.
Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification from a WSIB-approved provider.
Ownership of a reliable vehicle for travel to assigned sites.
Legal authorization to work in Canada.
Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Up-to-date immunization records (MMR, Varicella) and a completed two-step TB skin test.
Ability to maintain a clean-shaven face to meet N95 mask fit testing standards.
Ability to walk and climb stairs across premises for extended periods.
Certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB), or willingness to complete Paladin's covered training program prior to onboarding (unpaid pre-employment requisite covered with a 6-month commitment).
Nice-to-Haves
Valid Ontario Class G Driver's License.
Educational background in Police Foundations, Criminology, Protection, Security and Investigation (PSI), or Border Services.
What's In It For You?
Competitive pay rate with a comprehensive benefits package.
Access to daily pay through on-demand earnings options.
Company-provided uniforms at no cost, including dry cleaning and tailoring allowances.
Security license renewal reimbursement.
Paid vacation and sick days.
Extensive training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Application Deadlines
Internal Posting Closing Date: November 17, 2026
External Posting Closing Date: November 30, 2026
If you are a dependable, adaptable security professional looking for a dynamic role in Halton, we encourage you to submit your application today.
Why Join Our Team?
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.
Paladin Security uses AI-based tools as part of our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and candidate assessment. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team. We regularly evaluate our systems to minimize bias and ensure compliance with applicable human rights and privacy legislation.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.