Security Guard
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As a Security Guard with Paladin Security Group, you are the front line of safety and customer service for high-profile public and government facilities in Winnipeg. This role exists to protect people, property, and assets while ensuring members of the public feel safe, respected, and supported when visiting these facilities.
If you enjoy working with people, solving problems calmly, and serving your local community, this role offers steady employment, paid training, and real opportunities for career growth within Canada’s leading security company.
What Success Looks Like
In this role, success means maintaining a visible, welcoming, and professional security presence while handling daily duties with care and attention to detail.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Conduct interior and exterior patrols on foot, spending time outdoors in various weather conditions as well as indoors.
Greet visitors and assist members of the public, including children, families, and vulnerable individuals, with patience and respect.
De-escalate potential conflicts using strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Write detailed, clear incident reports and enter daily log data using computer software.
Operate company or client vehicles safely when required on site.
Respond calmly and effectively to facility emergencies or request assistance when needed.
Long-Term Success: over time, successful guards build strong site knowledge, earn the trust of site personnel and visitors, and frequently take advantage of internal promotion opportunities into team lead, supervisory, or managerial positions.
Role Requirements
Must-Have Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Legal authorization to work full-time in Canada.
Strong written and spoken English communication skills, including the ability to write clear incident reports.
Basic computer skills for software navigation and data entry.
Physical ability to walk, stand, sit, and move comfortably for extended periods throughout shifts.
Comfort working outdoors across changing seasons and weather conditions.
Demonstrated ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse cultural, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
A valid Manitoba Security Guard License (guidance can be provided if you are currently unlicenced).
Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification.
Previous experience in customer service, security, community support, or public-facing roles.
Compensation & Benefits
We believe in rewarding reliable work and investing in our team's future:
Pay Rate: $16.40 – $17.00 per hour.
Paid vacation time.
Free, ongoing industry training and career development programs.
Clear pathways for internal advancement and promotion.
A supportive team culture recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified™ organization.
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.