Part Time Security Guard - Ontario Court of Justice (Downtown Toronto)
Company
Paladin Security
Location
Toronto, ON
Job Type
Part-time
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Part Time Security Guard - Ontario Court of Justice (Downtown Toronto)
Position: Part-Time Security Guard
Site: Ontario Court Of Justice - (Downtown, Toronto) - 10 Armoury Street, Toronto, ON M7A 0B9
Hours: Part-Time Sat & Sun 12:00 - 00:00
Pay rate: | $19.10
Posting Date: April 27 2026
Internal Closing Date: May 4 2026
Closing Date: May 11 2026
Site Description: This is a Courthouse building located in the heart of downtown Toronto. This state-of-the-art facility is a new build and offers a highly advanced technological setting.
Job Description: The on-site security personnel will provide a variety of services, implementing the Courthouse’s security objectives according to policies and procedures which may include but are not limited to the following general tasks:
• Protect the safety of persons and their belongings on Courthouse property
• Prevent and minimize fire, theft, vandalism, criminal damage, and trespass on Courthouse property
• Parking enforcement: including but not limited to the tagging/towing of unauthorized vehicles, calling out contractors for snow removal.
• Minor parking gate access repairs and/or unjamming of mechanisms
• Prohibit entry into secure areas of the Courthouse by anyone other than authorized persons determined by an authorized Courthouse administrator.
• Complete interior and exterior patrol rounds of the Courthouse including documentation of conditions/safety concerns and weather reports as required.
• Enforcement of the Courthouse’s smoke-free property policies
• Monitor security consoles (access control, secure elevator, and CCTV video monitors)
• Visitor and employee identification verifications
• Respond to alarms
• Complete incident reports, logs, and daily operating reports
• Issue and control access cards and keys to personnel, contractors, and visitors when required
• Lock and unlock doors as scheduled or required
• Report any unusual incidents or hazardous conditions
• Maintain a log of security incidents and report occurrences
• Document, secure, and manage lost and found property and property safekeeping
• Security personnel will provide safety escort services to emergency contractors on Courthouse property when required
• Advise Courthouse staff immediately of any notifiable incidents
• Assist TPS with the management of any aggressive visitors (physically and verbally)
• Attend every event or incident, which they reasonably consider may jeopardize the security of the Facility and provide a high level of customer service.
• Assist TPS with the management of illicit substances and or weapons; securing the location of any found items, while awaiting TPS.
• Document all events in a notebook or electronic incident report
• Other duties as required/requested
Why choose Paladin?
• Opportunities for advancement and growth
• Unionized benefits (including Education Allowance & Pension Plan)
• Additional perks!
• Work today, get paid today—daily pay available
Position: Part-Time Security Guard
Site: Ontario Court Of Justice - (Downtown, Toronto) - 10 Armoury Street, Toronto, ON M7A 0B9
Hours: Part-Time Sat & Sun 12:00 - 00:00
Pay rate: | $19.10
Posting Date: April 27 2026
Internal Closing Date: May 4 2026
Closing Date: May 11 2026
Site Description: This is a Courthouse building located in the heart of downtown Toronto. This state-of-the-art facility is a new build and offers a highly advanced technological setting.
Job Description: The on-site security personnel will provide a variety of services, implementing the Courthouse’s security objectives according to policies and procedures which may include but are not limited to the following general tasks:
• Protect the safety of persons and their belongings on Courthouse property
• Prevent and minimize fire, theft, vandalism, criminal damage, and trespass on Courthouse property
• Parking enforcement: including but not limited to the tagging/towing of unauthorized vehicles, calling out contractors for snow removal.
• Minor parking gate access repairs and/or unjamming of mechanisms
• Prohibit entry into secure areas of the Courthouse by anyone other than authorized persons determined by an authorized Courthouse administrator.
• Complete interior and exterior patrol rounds of the Courthouse including documentation of conditions/safety concerns and weather reports as required.
• Enforcement of the Courthouse’s smoke-free property policies
• Monitor security consoles (access control, secure elevator, and CCTV video monitors)
• Visitor and employee identification verifications
• Respond to alarms
• Complete incident reports, logs, and daily operating reports
• Issue and control access cards and keys to personnel, contractors, and visitors when required
• Lock and unlock doors as scheduled or required
• Report any unusual incidents or hazardous conditions
• Maintain a log of security incidents and report occurrences
• Document, secure, and manage lost and found property and property safekeeping
• Security personnel will provide safety escort services to emergency contractors on Courthouse property when required
• Advise Courthouse staff immediately of any notifiable incidents
• Assist TPS with the management of any aggressive visitors (physically and verbally)
• Attend every event or incident, which they reasonably consider may jeopardize the security of the Facility and provide a high level of customer service.
• Assist TPS with the management of illicit substances and or weapons; securing the location of any found items, while awaiting TPS.
• Document all events in a notebook or electronic incident report
• Other duties as required/requested
Why choose Paladin?
• Opportunities for advancement and growth
• Unionized benefits (including Education Allowance & Pension Plan)
• Additional perks!
• Work today, get paid today—daily pay available
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for security guards in Canada as of 2026?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, the federal minimum wage for security guards is $18.50 per hour as of January 1 2026 with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours per week. Provincial rates apply in non-federally regulated workplaces such as Ontario at $17.75 per hour and British Columbia at $18.25 per hour from the same date.
What license is required to work as a security guard in Canada in 2026?
As per the Ministry of the Solicitor General Ontario, a valid Ontario Security Guard License costs $80 and must be renewed every three years with mandatory 40-hour training completed before the 2026 application deadline. Alberta requires a similar provincial license through the Alberta Ministry of Justice with $105 fee and background check.
What education and experience are needed for security guard jobs in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent plus completion of a 40-hour approved security training course by March 2026. No prior experience is mandated for entry-level roles but a clean criminal record check from the RCMP dated within six months is required.
What documents are needed to apply for a security guard position in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, submit a valid government-issued photo ID, completed security license application, recent criminal record check, and proof of training certification by the 2026 deadline. A resume listing any first aid or CPR certificates dated within two years is also required for most employers.
