Security Training Instructor

Securiguard Services Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun Events Year-Round

Collaborative Culture

Training & Growth Opportunities

Purpose-Driven Work

Job summary

Securiguard Services Ltd. is seeking a full-time Security Training Instructor to develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for security personnel across the Greater Toronto Area.

You will equip frontline professionals with knowledge, skills, and confidence to perform safely and professionally, covering operations, emergency response, de-escalation, and report writing. The role involves engaging training, maintaining certifications, and staying current with regulatory changes to ensure

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a security trainer/instructor.
• Preferred experience in security, law enforcement, or military service.
• Experience as a trainer in retail and healthcare environments would be considered an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of security protocols, risk management, and emergency response within retail and healthcare environments.
• Strong communication, public speaking, and instructional skills.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities to train security personnel effectively.
• Ability to assess threats, make quick decisions, and manage high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency in incident documentation, report writing, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Flexible availability, including occasional evenings, weekends, or on-call training.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• You must pass a background check to meet industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engagement and comprehensive training for both new recruits and experienced security personnel.
• Lead hands-on, classroom, and scenario-based training in security procedures, emergency protocol, conflict de-escalation, and other key areas.
• Ensure officers meet provincial and industry certification requirements.
• Maintain training and certification records, conduct refresher courses.
• Stay current on regulatory changes to keep training programs compliant.
• Observe security officers in action to assess skills and professionalism; provide feedback.
• Work closely with management and clients to customize training based on site needs.
• Represent Securiguard at training seminars, conferences, and professional events.

Skills

Security trainer/instructor experience

Public speaking

Leadership

Threat assessment

Incident documentation

Job description

As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, we are seeking a highly skilled full-time Security Training Instructor to develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for security personnel supporting a diverse portfolio of clients across the Greater Toronto Area.

In this role, you will play a key part in equipping our frontline security professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to perform their duties safely, professionally, and effectively. You will deliver engaging training focused on security operations, emergency response, conflict resolution, de-escalation, customer service, legal authorities, report writing, and industry best practices, ensuring our teams are fully prepared to meet the evolving needs of our clients while upholding Securiguard's high standards of service.

Salary Range: $65,000 to $70,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement engagement, comprehensive training for both new recruits and experienced security personnel.
• Lead hands-on, classroom, and scenario-based training in critical areas including:
  • Security procedures & emergency protocol
  • Emergency response and crisis management
  • Conflict de-escalation & verbal intervention
  • Defensive tactics and use of force
  • Report writing and incident documentation.
  • Customer service in security roles
  • Workplace violence prevention, HIPAA compliance (Healthcare), and more

• Ensure all officers meet provincial and industry certification requirements.
• Maintain training and certification records, conduct regular refresher courses.
• Stay current on regulatory changes to keep training programs compliant.

• Observe security officers in action to assess skills and professionalism.
• Provide constructive feedback and implement performance improvement plans.
• Use evaluations to fine-tune and optimize training programs.
• Work closely with management and clients to customize training based on unique site needs.
• Represent Securiguard at training seminars, conferences, and professional events.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a security trainer/instructor.
• Preferred experience in security, law enforcement, or military service.
• Experience as a trainer in retail and healthcare environments would be considered an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of security protocols, risk management, and emergency response within retail and healthcare environments.
• Strong communication, public speaking, and instructional skills.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities to train security personnel effectively.
• Ability to assess threats, make quick decisions, and manage high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency in incident documentation, report writing, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Flexible availability, including occasional evenings, weekends, or on-call training.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• You must pass a background check to meet industry standards.

The ideal candidate will possess the following instructor certifications and licenses:

• Defensive Tactics - Tactical Baton
• Subject Restraint - Active/Passive (Handcuffing)
• Managing Resistant Behavior (M.O.R.B) / Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)-

The following certifications and licences would be considered an asset.

• First Aid/CPR Instructor Certification & Notetaking/Report Writing
• Guard Safety and Situational Awareness Training
• Mental Health Awareness and Response (M.H.A.R.)
• 2023 Public-Police Interactions Training Aid
• Criminal Code Applications
• Sharp-Edged Weapons Defense (SEWD)
• Hospital Restraint (Pinel Restraints)

What's In It for You

• Fun Events Year-Round: From big celebrations to small get-togethers, we love finding reasons to celebrate.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, values-driven team where everyone has a voice and wants you to succeed.
• Training & Growth Opportunities: Continuous learning is part of who we are - expect workshops, micro-lessons, mentorship, and hands-on projects that build your skills for today and your career tomorrow.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of an award-winning organization recognized for its culture of respect, empathy, and accountability - where every person contributes to making people feel safe.

At Securiguard we believe in living and acting by our values: R.E.A.C.H.

• Respect
• Empathy
• Accountability
• Courtesy & Honesty

We believe that diversity enables the company to grow towards a better future. By creating an environment which is inclusive and provides equal opportunity for all, ideas are generated which help to solve the problems of a changing and increasingly complex world. Our mission, vision, and values enabled us to be the 2021 & 2024 winners of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Culture and a finalist of the 2021 Canadian HR Awards' Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion category.