Security Guard - Ottawa

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

Job summary

A leading security services provider in Ottawa is seeking experienced security guards to ensure safety across various sites. Responsibilities include enforcing regulations, monitoring systems, and responding to incidents. The ideal candidate should possess valid security licensing and have strong communication skills. This role offers competitive pay ranging from $18.25 to $20.55 per hour, along with extensive paid training and health benefits.

Benefits

Award-Winning Corporate Culture

Extensive Paid Training

Extended Health Benefits

Recognition Programs & Events

Qualifications

• 1 year of security experience preferred.
• Capable of standing and walking for up to 12 hours.
• Possessing a valid drivers license and personal vehicle is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Enforce provincial and municipal regulations.
• Monitor CCTV systems and operate control room equipment.
• Control access to the site and report hazards or breaches.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Customer service

Crowd management

Problem solving

Empathy

Education

Valid Ontario Security License

Standard First Aid & Level C CPR with AED

Diploma / Degree in security or law enforcement

Job description

Securiguard Services is looking for experienced security guards for our various sites across the Ottawa region.

At Securiguard, our mission is to make people feel safe. As a security professional, you'll contribute to the safety to our stakeholders by enforcing provincial and municipal regulations, enforcing policies and procedures, monitoring CCTV systems and operating security control room equipment, controlling access to the site, reporting any hazards or security breaches, and responding to incidents.

Requirements

• Valid Ontario Security License
• Standard First Aid & Level C CPR with AED
• 1 year of security experience, preferred
• Diploma / Degree in the field of security or law enforcement preferred (e.g., Justice Studies, Police Foundations, etc.)
• Excellent communication & report writing skills
• Customer service experience is an asset
• Approaches a situation with a listening mindset and empathy
• Capable of standing and walking for a duration of up to 12 hours
• Ability to problem solve, effective with crowd management and use discretion and good judgment
• A valid drivers license & having a personal vehicle is an asset
• Shares and adheres to our values - REACH (Respect, Empathy, Accountability, Courtesy & Honesty)

Pay rate : $18.25 - $20.55

What we offer

• Award‑Winning Corporate Culture - winners of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Culture 2021
• Extensive Paid Training
• Extended Health Benefits
• Recognition Programs & Events

We are committed to building an environment of respect and personal growth for all our staff. We support this commitment with highly competitive compensation and benefits, comprehensive training, reliable equipment, and supportive supervision as well as great opportunities for advancement, community involvement and work / life balance practices.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with Securiguard however; only qualified candidates will be contacted. We encourage you to re apply anytime in the future.

Securiguard Services Ltd. ("Securiguard") is committed to ensuring equal access to and participation in employment for persons with disabilities. Securiguard welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Upon request, Securiguard will provide accommodation to a job applicant with a disability during all aspects of its recruitment process. If you require accommodation during this process please email: