Part-time Security Guard

Part-time Security Guard - Downtown Mission

Site Description:

Downtown Mission is a faith-based non-profit providing shelter, meals, and support services for individuals experiencing homelessness. Expect high foot traffic, vulnerable populations, and occasional crisis situations.

Position: Part-Time Security Guard

Site: Downtown Mission, 875 Ouellette Ave.

Shifts: Sat/Sun

Payrate: $18.35

Internal Posting Date: 1/12/26

Internal Closing Date: 1/16/26

External Closing Date: 1/30/26

Key Responsibilities:

• Be able to keep an open and objective mind, remembering the city's diverse community.
• Assist visitors, and employee during crisis and contact the necessary emergency services as needed
• Ensure that the property is safe by ensuring all security measures are functioning properly
• Enthusiastically conducts proactive patrols (exterior and Interior), and be able to address policy breeches, and note facility concerns.
• Attend and investigate security alarms and emergencies in a timely and professional manner as not to create a panic amongst the public
• Ability to de-escalate a crisis, provide support and liaise with emergency personnel including; police, fire and paramedic resources.
• Handle Lost & Found items and inquiries
• Ability to provide first aid and medical response when required to any person
• Maintain positive and constructive relationships with The Client's staff and external clients by providing timely and accurate support as required.
• Perform duties and tasks assigned by the Security Leadership team and respond to the directions of the client; City of Windsor
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the city

Prerequisites:

• Valid Security License for the province of Ontario
• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C from a WSIB approved provider
• English (oral and written) fluency is a must
• 3 Years of experience in security is required
• Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB)
• Applicants who do not possess these certifications can opt into Paladin's Use of Force (UOF)/Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training program prior to their 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 training 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
• Daily Pay options
• Additional perks