Security Guard (Law Enforcement Background Preferred)

Securitas Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Securitas Canada is seeking dedicated full-time Security Guards in Ottawa to protect client sites, personnel, and visitors. Responsibilities include patrols, incident response, assisting medical staff, and access control, with a background in law enforcement programs and a valid license.

Candidates must hold postsecondary education in Law Enforcement or Criminology, CPR/AED Level C, and a valid Ontario Security Guard License, with the ability to operate security equipment and maintain composure

Qualifications

• Postsecondary education in Law Enforcement, Police Foundations, Criminology or equivalent.
• Strong observational and incident-response abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular patrols to uphold safety standards for visitors, tenants, and assets.
• Respond promptly to security incidents or emergencies.
• Escort medical staff including paramedics, police, and firefighters when required.
• Provide assistance during medical emergencies, including CPR and AED intervention.
• Unlock and lock doors for authorized personnel.
• Investigate and deter trespassers along site perimeters.
• Follow security breach procedures by notifying supervisors or appropriate personnel.
• Monitor CCTV footage and cameras for irregularities; perform dispatch duties including emergency response.

Skills

Observational skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Security equipment proficiency

Education

Law Enforcement education

Tools

Security equipment

Job description

Apply your law enforcement education to real-world security operations in Ottawa! We are seeking dedicated full-time Security Guards to join our team. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in protecting the client site, personnel, and visitors.

Only candidates with a law enforcement academic background (Police Foundations, Criminology, or other security-related programs) will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular patrols to uphold safety standards for visitors, tenants, and assets.


• Respond promptly and professionally to security incidents or emergencies.


• Escort medical staff including paramedics, police, and firefighters when required.


• Provide assistance during medical emergencies, including CPR and AED intervention.


• Unlock and lock doors for authorized personnel.


• Investigate and deter trespassers along site perimeters.


• Follow security breach procedures by notifying supervisors or appropriate personnel.


• Monitor CCTV footage and cameras for irregularities; perform dispatch duties including emergency response.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary education in Law Enforcement, Police Foundations, Criminology, or equivalent.


• Valid Ontario Security Guard License.


• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C certification.


• Valid full G driver’s license with a clean driving record.


• Strong observational skills with the ability to detect and respond to threats.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.


• Proficiency in using security equipment and technology.


• Flexibility to work various shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.


• Fluently bilingual (English/French) an asset

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Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.