Interested in a career in Law Enforcement or a related field?

  • Paragon Security is looking for Full-time Tactical Security Guards at Commerce Court, Toronto Downtown.
  • Law enforcement or related career aspirants: This a an opportunity for you if you are looking to get an experience which gives acceleration towards your career goal.

Job Description:

  • Position: S1 – Tactical Security Patrol Guard
  • Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
  • Location: 25 King Street West – Commerce Court
  • Schedule: 12 hours Continental Days, Nights, and Rotation Schedule
  • Hours: 36 to 48 hours per week or 84 hours biweekly
  • Salary: $20.40 per hour

Requirements:

  • Valid Ontario Security Guard License
  • Must have a minimum of 1 year of Full-time Tactical Security Guard experience in a high-paced environment
  • Knowledge of Section 494 and Trespass to Property Act
  • Physical Demands: Patrolling for long periods, standing for 8 to 12 hours
  • 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 is considered an asset.
  • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must demonstrate high attention to detail / observational awareness
  • Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence and the ability to work productively and efficiently in a team

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 leadership skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • 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

  • Parking is not available at the site in the event if you drive
  • Required to work, if necessary, various rotating shifts on short notice and be available for work in a 24x7x365 environment.
  • Could be exposed to hazardous situations and conditions when responding to or managing emergencies or incidents.

For more information about Commerce Court Please visit: https://www.commercecourt.ca/resources

Major 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.

Benefits: Unionized Group benefits includes:

  • Free Uniforms
  • Medical Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance.
  • Paid On-site training and additional training according to site requirements.
  • Yearly uniform allowance
  • Paid Sick Days
  • Employee incentive programs
  • Peer recognition programs.

Successful candidates after working with Paragon Security have joined: Toronto Police Services, York Regional Police Services, Peel Regional Police Services, Durham Regional Police Services, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canadian Border Services Agency, Canadian Security Intelligence Services, Toronto Transit Commission – Special Constables, Toronto Community Housing Complex – Special Constables, Canadian Military, Waterloo Regional Police Services, Halton Regional Police Services

We are accepting Walk-in Interviews at the below-mentioned address.

Timings: Monday to Friday. 9 am to 4 pm

1210 Sheppard Avenue East – Unit 102

Additional Information:

Please send resumes to Prince Yadav at pyadav@pplguard.com for any further enquiries.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

Paragon Security is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, ancestry, race, colour, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy & breastfeeding), or any other protected grounds as outlined by The Ontario Human Rights Code.

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