Seneca Polytechnic - Security Guard

Position Overview

Position Title: Security Guard

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Rate: $20.40 - $21.93 / hour

Site: Seneca Polytechnic - Newnham

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

Overtime Methodology: Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours

Internal Posting Date: September 17th, 2026

Internal Closing Date: September 25th, 2026

External Closing Date: November 20th, 2026

Site Overview

Seneca Polytechnic's Newnham campus is a active educational community in North York. The security team serves as an essential community partner, maintaining a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment across academic buildings, campus residences, and common spaces.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols of campus grounds, facilities, and residences.
• Respond to campus incidents, safety alarms, and medical emergencies.
• Provide directions, information, and assistance to students, faculty, and campus visitors.
• Monitor access points, assist with event crowd management, and enforce campus safety policies.
• Write detailed incident reports and support campus safety investigations.
• Coordinate with local emergency services, including Toronto Police, Fire, and EMS, as well as campus partners.
• Support student wellness and contribute to a secure residence environment.

Must Haves

• Legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Valid Ontario Security Guard License.
• WSIB-approved Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Cannot be a current Seneca student at the Newnham campus.
• Valid Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certifications (or willingness to complete Paladin's free certification program prior to onboarding).
• Clear communication skills and a professional approach to customer service.

Nice-to-Haves

• Prior security experience in a post-secondary or healthcare environment.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.

What's In It For You?

• Free on-site parking for security staff.
• Free uniforms provided.
• Flexible daily pay options.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Pathways for internal career advancement within the security team.

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.