Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Position: Full-Time Security Guard

Site: Algonquin College - Ottawa Campus - 1385 Woodroffe

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: January 30, 2026

Internal Closing Date: February 5, 2026

External Closing Date: February 20 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Successfully conduct security patrols without direct supervision.
• Remain calm and effectively perform during emergencies.
• Write comprehensive reports and maintain proper written records
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• 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.
• Moderate physical activity including standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.
Minimum Job Requirements:
• Minimum 1 year in security, or related field, required
• Police Foundations Diploma is strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrates superior customer service skills and able to work independently
• Able to commit to Continental Rotation for minimum six (6) months

Certification Requirements (All)

First Aid, CPR Level C
Valid Security Licence

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security: 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.

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

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays

This job reports to the Site Manager

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, School Hours, Weekends, Summers.

Relocation is not provided

Number of Openings for this position: 3