Security Guard Retail Mall

Hours: 12-hour shifts (Continental days/nights)

Overtime Method: Averaging agreement over
88 hours

Internal Posting Date: June 24,2026

External Closing Date: July 24, 2026

Job Overview: In Downtown Toronto, our Security Professionals will oversee a busy retail and commercial environment with high pedestrian traffic. Security staff are responsible for access control, mobile patrols, monitoring activity, and responding to incidents while delivering strong customer service to tenants, employees, and visitors in a professional setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular patrols of the shopping centre, including common areas, corridors, and exterior entrances, to ensure a safe and secure environment
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to any suspicious activity, theft, or safety concerns
• Provide a strong security presence to deter theft, loitering, and disruptive behaviour
• Assist shoppers, tenants, and visitors with directions, inquiries, and general support
• Respond to incidents such as disturbances, medical emergencies, alarms, and lost persons in a timely manner
• Work closely with mall management and tenants to address security concerns and ensure smooth daily operations
• Complete detailed incident reports and maintain accurate daily activity logs
• Enforce site policies and procedures, including access control where required
• Support emergency response procedures, including evacuations and coordination with first responders
• Maintain a professional and customer-focused approach while representing the organization on site.

Prerequisites:

• Valid Security License for the province of Ontario
• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C from a WSIB approved provider
• Strong communication skills and an upbeat, professional attitude
• Prior experience in security and/or post-secondary education in a related field would be considered an asset
• Applicants who do not possess these certifications can opt into Paladin's Use of Force (UOF)/Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certification program prior to 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 certifications 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
• Work today, get paid today-daily pay available

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, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days

This job reports to the Client Service Manager

This is a Full-Time position

Number of Openings for this position: 10