{"id":6320,"date":"2025-07-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paragonsecurity.ca\/why-paragon-security-a-trusted-name-in-security\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T06:26:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T11:26:58","slug":"why-paragon-security-a-trusted-name-in-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paragonsecurity.ca\/why-paragon-security-a-trusted-name-in-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Paragon Security, a Trusted Name in Security"},"content":{"rendered":"

Founded in 1976, Paragon Security is a family-owned company that has evolved into Ontario\u2019s largest privately owned security provider<\/span>, serving a diverse range of clients across the education, retail, commercial, hospitality, and residential sectors<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Legacy Built on Size and<\/i> Service<\/b><\/h3>\n

What sets Paragon apart is its unique blend of scale and local commitment.\u00a0<\/span>Although large enough to\u00a0compete with major international firms, the company remains\u00a0deeply rooted in its core values<\/em>,<\/span>\u00a0such as client focus and relationship-building. Our \u201cfamily-business\u201d ethos fuels its claim to personalized service<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Paragon brings this approach to over <\/span>600 client sites, including high-end condominiums, major retail centres, and educational campuses throughout Southern Ontario. Among these, Paragon protects <\/span>over 20<\/b><\/a>\u00a0million square feet of retail space<\/strong><\/a> and maintains an average client retention rate\u00a0<\/span>of more than a decade.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Investing in People & Inclusive Culture<\/h3>\n

Paragon emphasizes both client and employee satisfaction. From humble beginnings, most of their leaders once served as security guards, creating a culture centred on empathy, respect, and career development.<\/span><\/p>\n

They\u2019re also champions of diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively supporting Indigenous reconciliation and fostering recruitment among visible minorities, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and persons with disabilities, supported by training, unbiased hiring practices, and partnerships with community organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Professional Training & Innovation<\/h3>\n

Continuous learning is at the heart of Paragon’s identity. They have<\/span>\u00a0trained over 65,000 security professionals<\/a> using a combination of hybrid online and in-classroom modules.<\/p>\n

The Residential Security Certification, the first of its kind, demonstrates a commitment to elevating standards in condominium and service security. In 2022 alone, employees logged nearly 82,000 training hours, with more than 9,400 new learners and almost 97,000 courses completed.<\/p>\n

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Data-Driven Risk Consulting & Tech Integration<\/h3>\n

Paragon blends frontline service with analytical rigour. They offer robust <\/span>risk consulting services, including Threat Risk Assessments and CPTED reviews, to ensure tailored security strategies.<\/p>\n

Technology also plays a key role: Paragon\u2019s award-winning, in-house software enables real-time guard tracking, schedule management, alert systems, and payroll integration\u2014backed by a 24\/7 communications centre that supports guards in the field through GPS tracking, dispatch, and emergency services.<\/p>\n

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Scale + Strategic Growth<\/h3>\n

Paragon\u2019s growth has been steady and strategic. From its founding in 1976 through decades of expansion, it now employs <\/span>over 5,000 people and serves more than 270 condominiums across the GTA. In the year\u00a0preceding the writing of this article, Paragon screened more than\u00a0105,000 applicants, interviewed\u00a013,500, and hired\u00a04,466 new security professionals\u2014underscoring<\/span> its rapid scaling and capability to staff diverse posts fully.<\/p>\n

Leadership That Wins Awards<\/h3>\n

At the helm is President <\/span>Kevin Sanjari<\/b><\/a>, who has held multiple industry accolades\u2014including multiple years as \u201cPresident of the Year, Canada \u2013 Global 100\u201d and \u201cBest Senior Security VP of the Year, Ontario\u201d<\/span>. His leadership in crisis management, corporate security, and client relations is central to Paragon\u2019s service excellence.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Paragon Promise<\/h2>\n

Paragon Security\u2019s strength is its <\/span>integrated approach:<\/span><\/p>\n