Security Guard

Site Description

Goodwill's McDougall St. Community Store (1643 McDougall St.) is a busy thrift and donation centre offering clothing, books, housewares, and employment-support programs. Security guards oversee donation-drop areas, monitor foot traffic, deter theft, and maintain a safe environment for staff, shoppers, and clients accessing job‑training services.

• Address: 1643 McDougall Street
• Hours:
  
  Monday to Friday )
• Pay Rate: $18.35/hour
• Posting Date: 2/6/2026
• Internal Closing Date: 3/4/2026
• External Closing Date: 3/20/2026

• 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

• Must possess Ontario Security Guard License.
• First Aid & CPR – Level C
• Valid G Class Ontario Driver's License & Drivers Abstract
• Post-Secondary education in law enforcement from a recognized institution or equivalent experience is preferred
• Physical Demands include excessive walking and standing.
• Patrol area on foot and vehicle as assigned, to ensure personal, building, and equipment security.
• Utilize radio and computer applications for communicating site activities.
• Watch for and report irregularities by completing incident reports, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contact emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel, as required.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess excellent computer skills.
• Demonstrated punctuality and reliability, tact, and diplomacy.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• A Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• Proficient in English (both oral and written)
• Vulnerable Sector Check

• Extensive Industry Training
• Benefits and Perks
• Opportunities for Growth & Advancement
• Daily Pay Available

College/University Education

First Aid, CPR Level C

Valid Ontario Security License

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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
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Holidays