Security Guard at Seneca Polytechnic

Position Overview

Title: Security Guard

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $20.40 - $21.93 per hour (based on levelling)

Site: Seneca Polytechnic - York Campus

Schedule: Various shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, including weekends)

Overtime Methodology: Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours

Site Overview

Seneca Polytechnic's York Campus combines a vibrant academic environment with natural surroundings. The security team serves as a key community partner, supporting students, faculty, and visitors across health sciences, animal care, and community service programs. It is an inclusive environment where campus safety, hands-on learning, and professional growth go together.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducting proactive patrols across academic buildings and campus grounds.
• Responding to medical and safety incidents with empathy, speed, and professionalism.
• Supporting safety for campus residences and community events.
• Liaising with municipal parks authorities and provincial bodies to maintain trail safety, including enforcing forestry and fishing safety guidelines.
• Working comfortably around campus farm animals, pets, and local wildlife.
• Managing access control, parking support, and lost and found operations.
• Collaborating closely with campus staff and local emergency responders.

Must Haves

• Valid Ontario Security Guard License.
• Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification from a WSIB-approved provider.
• High School Diploma.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Not currently enrolled as a Seneca student at the York Campus.
• Valid Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certifications (or willingness to complete Paladin's fully covered training program prior to onboarding).
• Strong communication skills and a professional, approachable attitude.

Nice-to-Haves

• Prior security experience in a post-secondary or healthcare setting.
• Comfort and interest in working outdoors and navigating trail environments.

What's In It For You?

• Free parking on site for security staff.
• Access to daily pay options.
• Free uniforms provided.
• Paid training and certification opportunities, including sponsored Use of Force and MOAB training with a 6-month commitment.
• Clear avenues for internal career advancement.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation, and sick days.

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.