- Building Patrol Security Guard - Kitchener.

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Position: Part -Time Building Patrol Security Guard

Location: Kitchener

Shift: Tuesday, Wednesday &Thursday (2300 - 0700)

Payrate: | $19.49/hr

Please note: This is a Temporary Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to and report all incidents of criminal activity, suspicious activity, and hazardous situations.
• Respond to calls for service from internal/external clients and members of the public.
• Inspect and test Security/Life Safety devices.
• Provide training and support to facility, ad-hoc, and event coverage guards.
• Lock and unlock gates and doors; ensure properties are secured after hours.
• Complete patrols using electronic guard tour software.
• Conduct proactive patrols (interior and exterior); address policy breaches and note facility concerns.
• Unlock and lock doors and offices; provide access control.
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons.
• Attend and investigate security alarms and emergencies in a timely and professional manner.
• De-escalate crises and liaise with emergency personnel including police, fire, and paramedics.
• Write detailed incident reports for all emergency and day-to-day activities.
• Provide first aid and medical response as required.
• Log in/out of key, radio, and pager audits.
• Ensure buildings are secured after hours.
• Complete patrols using electronic guard tour software.
• Respond to all types of occurrences; contribute to team effort as needed.
• Deter and enforce prohibited acts (loitering, panhandling, smoking, skateboarding, cycling)

Requirements:

• Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• Minimum two (2) years of building security experience an asset.
• Ability to effectively read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Physical and mental ability to fulfil the duties and requirements of the assigned work (indoor/outdoor, long periods standing, lifting up to 20 lbs, running short distances).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada, Trespass to Property Act, Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and Ontario Fire Code.
• Responding to incidents and alarm response as the “first responder”. Must be able to de-escalate, communicate with dispatch and report all occurrences accurately.
• Must be comfortable working as part of a team but also working alone.
• Completion of all standard required training courses (see Training Requirements).
• Valid Class G (or higher) Ontario Driver's License and 3 Year Clean Drivers Abstract)
• Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB)
• Applicants who do not possess these certifications can opt into Paladin's Use of Force (UOF)/Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

Why choose Paladin?

• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Free Uniforms
• Security license reimbursement
• Paid vacation & sick days
• Your paycheck, on your schedule—daily pay offered
• Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026

Certification Requirements (All)

Valid Ontario Security License