Security Guard - Youth Homeless Shelter

Security Guard - Homeless Shelter
Mississauga, Ontario – Full time – Pay rate: $18.15 per hour – Shift hours: 1900 – 0700 and 0700 – 1900 (Continental).

Company Overview
North America’s leading security and facility services provider with approximately 300,000 service personnel. Allied Universal (R) fosters a “promote from within” culture, offering medical, dental, vision coverage, life insurance, employee assistance programs, and other benefits for most full‑time positions.

Job Description
Allied Universal seeks a dedicated and reliable Security Guard to work at a homeless shelter. Prior experience in a shelter is an asset. The role is crucial to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate will have a strong presence, the ability to handle stressful situations, and an unwavering commitment to maintaining a secure environment.

Responsibilities

Monitor facility access, ensuring authorized entry only, check identification, and maintain logs.

Address and de‑escalate disputes or conflicts between residents, guests, or staff.

Respond promptly to emergencies (medical, fire, security) and assist in evacuations.

Conduct regular patrols to ensure safety and prevent incidents of theft, vandalism, or other criminal activity. Secure doors and windows after hours.

Document incidents, violations, or disturbances and complete incident reports in a clear and timely manner.

Provide a visible and authoritative presence to deter negative behavior and maintain a calm atmosphere.

Collaborate with shelter management and staff to implement security protocols and support residents in need.

Requirements

1–2 years of security experience, preferably in a shelter.

Valid Ontario Security License.

At least 18 years of age.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.

Eligibility to work in Canada for up to 40 hours a week.

First Aid and CPR certification.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Paid training and development programs.

Disclaimer
As part of its standard hiring process, Allied Universal requires a background check, which may include criminal history, employment verification, education verification, and professional references.

Closing
Allied Universal® is an inclusive and equitable employer, encouraging applications from qualified women, men, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

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