Full-time Security Guard

Site Description
Overview Job Skills / Requirements

Downtown Mission is a faith-based non-profit providing shelter, meals, and support services for individuals experiencing homelessness. Expect high foot traffic, vulnerable populations, and occasional crisis situations.

• Position** : Full-Time Security Guard
• Site** : Downtown Mission, 875 Ouellette Ave.
• Shifts Available:** Mon-Fri **OR** Mon-Fri
• Payrate:** $18.35
• Internal Posting Date:** 1/12/26
• Internal Closing Date:** 1/16/26
• External Closing Date:** 1/30/26

Key Responsibilities

• Be able to keep an open and objective mind, remembering the city's diverse community.
• Assist visitors, and employee during crisis and contact the necessary emergency services as needed
• Ensure that the property is safe by ensuring all security measures are functioning properly
• Enthusiastically conducts proactive patrols (exterior and Interior), and be able to address policy breeches, and note facility concerns.
• Attend and investigate security alarms and emergencies in a timely and professional manner as not to create a panic amongst the public
• Ability to de-escalate a crisis, provide support and liaise with emergency personnel including; police, fire and paramedic resources.
• Handle Lost & Found items and inquiries
• Ability to provide first aid and medical response when required to any person
• Maintain positive and constructive relationships with The Client's staff and external clients by providing timely and accurate support as required.
• Perform duties and tasks assigned by the Security Leadership team and respond to the directions of the client; City of Windsor
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the city

Prerequisites

• Valid Security License for the province of Ontario
• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C from a WSIB approved provider
• English (oral and written) fluency is a must
• 3 Years of experience in security is required
• 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

Please be aware: The UOF/MOAB certification is not paid as it is a pre-employment requisite; however, Paladin will cover all the costs of the training with a 6-month commitment to the position/availability

• Why choose Paladin?**
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Free Uniforms
• Security license reimbursement
• Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
• Daily Pay options
• Additional perks

Education Requirements (All)

College/University Education

Certification Requirements (All)

Standard First Aid, CPR Level C

Valid Ontario Security License

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, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days