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Paladin Security

On-Call Full-time General Duty Security Guard

Posted 18 days ago

Job Description

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Position Overview:

Are you looking for a rewarding career in the security industry, where you can apply your amazing communication and de-escalation skills to help others? If so, Paladin Security may be the right fit for you! We are looking for friendly and confident Security Professionals to work at a variety of sites in Calgary and surrounding areas. Security Guards can work in different settings - this includes retail centers, high and low rise office buildings, as well as other commercial and residential sites. We are seeking reliable On-Call Security Guards to provide short-notice coverage at various sites in Calgary and surrounding areas. This role requires flexibility, prompt response times, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities
• Remain available and responsive during assigned 12-hour on-call shifts
• Answer calls and respond within 10 minutes
• Deploy to assigned sites and arrive within 1 hour
• Provide exceptional customer service and assistance and sustain effective relationships with clients and patrons
• Conduct proactive patrols to ensure safety and address policy breaches, and note any concerns
• Attend and investigate security alarms and emergencies in a timely and professional manner
• De-escalate crisis situations, provide support and liaise with emergency personnel including police, fire and paramedic resources
• Exercise crowd control and evict trespassers
• Write clear and detailed reports including incident, emergency, liability and day to day reports
• Provide first aid and medical response when required to any person(s)
• Utilize two-way radios and computer applications to communicate site activities
• Handle Lost & Found items and inquire
Pay & Schedule
Guaranteed minimum: $120 per on-call shift ($10/hr for 12 hours)
Site rate paid when deployed
• Bi-weekly pay
• 4 on / 4 off averaging arrangement
• 19:00-07:00
Requirements
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to travel within Calgary and surrounding areas
• Must accept deployments during on-call shifts
• Minimum 8 hours' notice required to book off shifts
• Valid Security Licence

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma/GED

Additional Information / Benefits

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, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation

This is a Full-Time position

About Paladin Security

Paladin Security Group is the security company of choice amongst some of the most respected institutions in the country, protecting the public and government facilities. We are committed to offering the best employment and career development opportunities in the security industry because we want the very best and brightest people our industry has to offer.

Industry

Security

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2026-03-06

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