Security Officer

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Team:

Located in Montreal, the Mattel Building Sets Campus is a creative hub focused on developing Mattel Brick Shop and Mega Bloks products for a global audience. The campus brings together cross-functional teams who collaborate to support innovation, creativity, and the evolution of iconic building brands. As part of Mattel’s global organization, the Montreal campus offers an inspiring environment where ideas grow and teams work together to bring imaginative building experiences to life.

The Global Security team is responsible for protecting Mattel’s people, assets, and reputation. We achieve this by hiring, training, and developing the best security and investigative professionals, implementing effective policies, collaborating with one another, and leveraging existing and emerging technologies.

The Opportunity: 

We are seeking a motivated, passionate, collaborative, and detail-oriented security officer with experience in the security field to help protect Mattel’s employees, guests, products, and brands. The ideal candidate is a team player, possesses excellent communication skills, and can organize and prioritize tasks.

This is a temporary position from May 19 to July 31, 2026.

Schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Apply best practices from Mattel’s Global Security Department.
• Perform security and related tasks as outlined in the Contingency Operations Manuals and SOPs.
• Perform data entry tasks
• Coordinate traffic control
• Conduct mobile and foot patrols to monitor the campus for security and facility-related issues. Monitor the access control system, video surveillance system, and “Guardtrax” management system.
• Provide a high level of customer service to all Mattel employees, vendors, and visitors on the property.

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs at your location. Overtime may be required on short notice.

What We’re Looking For:

• More than one year of experience in security, asset protection, loss prevention, law enforcement, or military service.
• High school diploma (DES) or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid security guard license (if applicable).
• Must be certified in first aid, CPR, and bloodborne pathogens, OR be willing to obtain certification through training provided by Mattel (annual training provided).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general company policies, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to stand and walk, climb up and down stairs, and remain standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use security equipment (handheld and walk-through metal detectors, handheld radios, access control systems, video surveillance).
• Analytical skills that enable you to think critically and make clear, well-reasoned, rational decisions.
• Take ownership of your responsibilities to maintain, for yourself, your team, and your partners, the highest performance standards necessary to achieve results
• Mature judgment, strong communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people at all levels. It is important to understand and influence others and their actions to provide a safe and orderly environment.
• Practical knowledge of PCs and software, including MS Windows, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!

How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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