Security Guard – Full Time – Ottawa Algonquin College

Position: Full-Time Security Guard

Site: Algonquin College – Ottawa Campus – 1385 Woodroffe

Hours: Continental Rotation – 0700-1900/1900-0700

Overtime Method: Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours

Pay rate: $26.00/hour within probation ($27.00/hour after probation)

Internal Posting Date: February 17th, 2026

Internal Closing Date: February 23rd, 2026

External Closing Date: March 14th, 2026

NOTE: If you are an ACTIVE student at Algonquin College, you will not be able considered for this position.

Schedule Example:

• Week 1 – 0700-1900 – 4 Days (Mon-Tues, Fri-Sat)
• Week 2 – 0700-1900 – 3 Days (Sun, Wed-Thurs)
• Week 3 – 1900-0700 – 4 Days (Mon-Tues, Fri-Sat)
• Week 4 – 1900-0700 – 3 Days (Sun, Wed-Thurs)

Note: The schedule remains the same month-to-month

Job Responsibilities:

• Patrol assigned area on foot, on a bicycle, or in a motor vehicle, as assigned, to ensure personal, building, and equipment security.
• Ensure students, staff and visitors adhere to Algonquin College policy, directives, and regulations
• Monitor activities and respond to incidents such as criminal activity, security breaches, assaults, sexual assaults, harassments, thefts, mischief, public order, noise complaints, safety hazards, etc.
• Assist with investigations by gathering information, photo and video documentation, and complete a comprehensive written incident report
• Respond and liaise with emergency responders when attending to emergency situations such as fire, evacuations, bomb threats and critical violent acts and lockdown
• Respond and liaise with emergency medical services for major and minor medical emergencies
• Offer support to any person in need such as providing good customer service when providing a security presence, such as providing directions on college campus
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Successfully conduct security patrols without direct supervision.
• Remain calm and effectively perform during emergencies.
• Write comprehensive reports and maintain proper written records
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Able to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
• Basic knowledge of security procedures, handling violent behaviors, and non-defensive communication.
• Able to follow, and enforce safety codes, college regulations, and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
• Able to handle private and confidential information with a high amount of discretion.
• Present a professional image to the public.
• Adhere to our Code of Ethics in performing job requirements.
• Able to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Adapt to a variety of environmental factors while performing exterior patrols.
• Moderate physical activity including standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 
  Minimum 1 year in security, or related field, required
• 
  Police Foundations Diploma is strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrates superior customer service skills and able to work independently
• Able to commit to Continental Rotation for minimum