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Markham Suites Hotel LimitedVerified Job Source

Security Guard

The Security Guard is responsible for protecting hotel assets and ensuring the safety of guests, tenants, and staff. Duties include investigating criminal acts, enforcing emergency protocols, and providing medical assistance during incidents.

  • On-site
  • Markham, ON
  • Posted Feb 27, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

This upscale hotel and conference centre, is seeking a motivated professional for their Part Time Security Officer position. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing and protecting the hotel’s assets against criminal acts while ensuring the safety of all guests, tenants and staff. The Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa is a large hotel with 502 suites, 45,000 sq. ft of conference space and a spa/salon. Typical day to day responsibilities for the Security Guard are: * Investigating criminal acts by employees or guests * Enforcing emergency plan for flood, robbery and fire * Coordinating special events which might require extra security measures * Ensuring regular safety and emergency inspections occur within the hotel * Responding to guest and employee incidents and provides medical assistance as needed The ideal candidate for this exciting opportunity will have 1 year of experience in a security role within a hotel or security prevention field. Must be available days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Shifts are: * 7am-3pm * 3pm-11pm * 11pm-7am The ideal candidate must be available to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week. In addition, the hotel will be looking for someone who: * has a Post-secondary Education in Loss Prevention or Law Enforcement * has their current security license, CPR and First Aid certificate * Police and/or security background check must be provided * Must be well versed and knowledgeable of the Criminal Code, Federal and Provincial statues * Has a professional presentation, excellent communication skills and the ability to provide excellent guest service * High energy with exceptional organization skills * Must be able to work independently and maintain a positive attitude within a busy environment * Computer literacy required including knowledge of Word, Excel and radio communication skills * Must be flexible to accommodate irregular or extended hours Benefits: * On-site parking * Discounted/free food Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Hourly Wage: $20-23 per hour

What you’ll do

The Security Guard is responsible for protecting hotel assets and ensuring the safety of guests, tenants, and staff. Duties include investigating criminal acts, enforcing emergency protocols, and providing medical assistance during incidents.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a security or loss prevention role and possess a valid security license, CPR, and First Aid certification. A post-secondary education in Loss Prevention or Law Enforcement is required, along with availability for various shifts including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• On-site parking • Discounted food • Free food

Listed skills

  • First AidPreferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Loss prevention
  • Law enforcement
  • Security
  • Emergency response
  • CPR
  • First aid
  • Criminal code knowledge
  • Communication skills
  • Guest service
  • Organization skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Radio communication

Job areas

  • Security & Safety
  • Hospitality
  • Administrative

Additional details

Minimum education
High school
Minimum experience
0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
24 hours per week