Security Guard (Law Enforcement Background Preferred)

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. in Ottawa is seeking full-time Security Guards to protect client sites, personnel, and visitors. A law enforcement academic background is required and candidates must hold a valid Ontario Security Guard License and First Aid/CPR Level C.

The role involves patrols, incident response, access control, and CCTV monitoring. The position requires flexibility for overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts, with bilingual English/French considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary education in law enforcement or security-related programs.
• Relevant certifications and licenses as required by Ontario.
• Ability to respond to emergencies with composure and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular patrols to uphold safety 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 initiate dispatch duties for emergency response.

Skills

Observational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Security equipment proficiency

Shift flexibility

English/French (asset)

Education

Law enforcement education background (Police Foundations, Criminology, or equivalent)

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.