Retail Security Guard - Ottawa

GardaWorld; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global security leader in Ottawa is seeking a Retail Security Guard. The role requires strong observational skills and the ability to react quickly to threats. Key responsibilities include patrolling sensitive areas, verifying identities, and collaborating with law enforcement. Ideal candidates must hold a valid Ontario security license and have first aid certification. This position offers flexible schedules, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage of $20

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible schedules with various shifts

Career growth opportunities

Uniform provided at no cost

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in Canada.
• Ability to stand and walk entire shift.

Responsibilities

• Patrol sensitive areas to spot any suspicious activity.
• Verify identities and control access to secure areas.
• React quickly to threats or incidents.
• Check the proper functioning of alarms and cameras.
• Document incidents and actions taken.
• Respond to alarms and conduct on-site checks.
• Collaborate with law enforcement during serious incidents.

Skills

Ability to read the environment

Keen sense of observation

Ability to react quickly to threats

Education

Valid Ontario security license

First aid certification

Job description

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Retail Security Guard - Ottawa

Business Unit: Security Services

Career Area: Security Guard

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Ready to suit up as a Retail Security Guard

What matters most in a role like this is your ability to read the environment, anticipate risk and act accordingly. Tell us about how your keen sense of observation is one of your greatest strengths.

As a Retail Security Guard, physical ability is essential as you will be moving around your entire shift, patrolling environments such as retail stores, airports, detention centers, etc.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive hourly wage of $20 + comprehensive benefits
• We will invest in you, covering the costs of continuing education through GardaWorld Academy
• Flexible schedules with various shifts available
• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Full-time & part-time opportunities
• Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities for a Retail Security Guard

• Patrol sensitive areas to spot any suspicious activity
• Verify identities and control access to secure areas
• React quickly to threats or incidents
• Check the proper functioning of alarms and cameras
• Document incidents and actions taken
• Respond to alarms and conduct on-site checks
• Collaborate with law enforcement during serious incidents

Qualifications for a Retail Security Guard

• Be authorized to work in Canada
• Hold a valid Ontario security license
• First aid certification
• Ability to stand and walk entire shift

Apply today – this could be more than a job! 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers. If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!

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