Security Guard - Full Time - Ottawa Algonquin College

Algonquin College is a public college in Ontario that provides career-focused education, hands-on learning, and a broad range of programs designed to prepare students for employment and further education.

Position: Full-Time Security Guard

Site: Algonquin College - Ottawa Campus - 1385 Woodroffe Ave

Hours: Continental Rotation - 0700-1900/1900-0700

Overtime Method: Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours

Pay rate: $26.00/hour within probation ($27.00/hour after probation)

Internal Posting Date: September 4, 2026

Internal Closing Date: September 10, 2026

External Closing Date: September 17, 2026

NOTE: If you are an ACTIVE student at Algonquin College, you will not be able considered for this position.

Schedule Example:

- Week 1 - 0700-1900 - 4 Days (Mon-Tues, Fri-Sat)
- Week 2 - 0700-1900 - 3 Days (Sun, Wed-Thurs)
- Week 3 - 1900-0700 - 4 Days (Mon-Tues, Fri-Sat)
- Week 4 - 1900-0700 - 3 Days (Sun, Wed-Thurs)Note: The schedule remains the same month-to-month

Job Responsibilities:

- Patrol assigned area on foot, on a bicycle, or in a motor vehicle, as assigned, to ensure personal, building, and equipment security.
- Ensure students, staff and visitors adhere to Algonquin College policy, directives, and regulations
- Monitor activities and respond to incidents such as criminal activity, security breaches, assaults, sexual assaults, harassments, thefts, mischief, public order, noise complaints, safety hazards, etc.
- Assist with investigations by gathering information, photo and video documentation, and complete a comprehensive written incident report




- Respond and liaise with emergency responders when attending to emergency situations such as fire, evacuations, bomb threats and critical violent acts and lockdown
- Respond and liaise with emergency medical services for major and minor medical emergencies
- Offer support to any person in need such as providing valuable customer service when providing a security presence, such as providing directions on college campus
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

- Minimum 1 year in security, or related field, required
- Police Foundations Diploma is strongly preferred
- Demonstrates superior customer service skills and able to work independently
- Successfully conduct security patrols.
- Remain calm and effectively perform during emergencies.
- Write comprehensive reports and maintain proper written records
- Able to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
- Basic knowledge of security procedures, handling violent behaviors, and non-defensive communication.
- Able to follow, and enforce safety codes, college regulations, and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
- Able to handle private and confidential information with a high amount of discretion.
- Present a professional image to the public.
- Adhere to our Code of Ethics in performing job requirements.
- Able to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
- Adapt to a variety of environmental factors while performing exterior patrols.

Why Choose Paladin?

- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Free Uniforms
- Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
- Get paid your way with flexible daily pay options.

📌 Security Guard - Full Time - Ottawa Algonquin College (Canada)
🏢 Paladin Security
📍 Canada