Position: Mall Security Guard - Patrol
Site: Vaughan Mills
City: Vaughan
Status: Full-Time
Patrol Guards have a rotating schedule and guards would be expected to work weekends and holidays
Hours: Days / Afternoons & Evenings 0700hrs-1500hrs 0800hrs-1600hrs 1200hrs-2000hrs 1500hrs-2300hrs 1700hrs-2300hrs
Pay Rate: $19.50
Averaging Agreement: ESA - Overtime after 44 hours
Posting Date: November 8, 2024
Posting Closing Date: November 22, 2024
Mandatory 4 day virtual and in-class training at our Etobicoke office
Site Description: Starting with a smile, the staff at Vaughan is committed to providing its customers with all the information, courtesy, and care that they require during their visit to Vaughan Mills. It is their pleasure to assist in any way they can. Their friendly and professional Guest Services representatives are here to help, inform and make your visit to Vaughan Mills easy and enjoyable. Vaughan Mills is dedicated to community health, spirit, and the preservation of the environment. They are committed to the social needs that impact their community. They are also introducing a bold new vision for the Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre to create a truly world-class retail destination in one of Canada's most affluent and dynamic communities. They are a member of the Cadillac Fairview family, one of North America's largest investors, owners, and managers of commercial real estate. Cadillac Fairview is an industry leader whose vision is to be the most dynamic real estate organization in the market by exceeding the expectations of their customers, colleagues, and stakeholders in an entrepreneurial working environment.
Job Description: Working assigned shifts, you will be responsible for completing investigations and incident reports. You will be expected to perform constant patrols and interact with tenants and members of the public to provide direction and promote good customer service while providing a security presence. Respond to all emergencies and take the lead role in all incidents involving violent individuals. You will be required to conduct arrests, enforce mall rules, and remove undesirables from the property.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain compliance with and enforce property standards, rules, and regulations in a reasonable manner
• Able to use tact and diplomacy in dealings across a range of settings and situations
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid, CPR, or AED support until medical professionals arrive
• Ability to maintain and enforce access control procedures
• Solid understanding of emergency and standard operating procedures
• Deal with trespassers and unauthorized persons found on the property, in a fair and safe manner, by enforcing the Trespass to Property Act
• Assist with Fire & Life Safety inspections
• Maintain a detailed memo book and prepare incident reports on all matters dealt with using CF's standard report-writing program
• Conduct periodic patrols of property either by foot or by vehicle.
• Investigate incidents and occurrences
• Draft detailed incident and occurrence reports
• Maintain the peace, safety, and security of all patrons, clients on the property
• Monitor CCTV surveillance systems
• De-escalate emergency / crisis situations
• Assist emergency and law enforcement personnel
• Access control, line management, customer service
• Assist with daily operations as needed/required or directed.
• Other duties as outlined by management

Qualifications:

• Must be willing and able to stand, walk, patrol by foot and vehicle for extended periods (8-12 hours)
• Must demonstrated a high degree of professionalism
• Must have at least 1 year of mall security or relevant experience
• Must have a G class drivers license with a clear drivers abstract.
• Must be willing and bale to provide a recent and valid vulnerable sector check, criminal background check and drivers abstract as required.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a strong command and fluency in the English language both written and verbal
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment both indoors and outdoors as required.
• Must be able to handle stress and pressure and make a sound decision under duress
• Must be conformable working in a busy highly populated area
• Must have a clean driver abstract
• Must demonstrate high attention to detail / observational awareness
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence and the ability to work productively and efficiently in a team

Prerequisites: At the time of the interview, applicants must be able to produce proof of completion of the following:

1. Must possess a valid "G" Class License
2. Clean Driver's Abstract
3. Must provide driver's abstract
4. No more than 2 minor convictions, no major convictions, and no more than 6 demerits in the last three years.
5. Standard First Aid & CRP Level C
6. Basic Security Training
7. A Valid Ontario Security Guard License
8. Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19

Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place! Do you have superior customer service skills and a passion for helping people? Are you able to think quickly on your feet and defuse difficult situations? Your track record of handling a great deal of responsibility combined with your varied life experience and enthusiasm for a job well done make you an ideal candidate for our team! The Paladin Difference starts with our guards; 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. 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 applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.