Tactical Security Guard

GardaWorld; Toronto; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Career growth opportunities

Education through GardaWorld Academy

Job summary

GardaWorld in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Tactical Security Guard. The role focuses on risk awareness, observation, and rapid response across venues such as retail locations, airports, and security facilities.

You will patrol, verify access, document actions, and coordinate with authorities when needed. Requires a Canada work permit, Ontario security license, and WSIB first aid certification, with at least one year of tactical guarding experience, ideally in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Be authorized to work in Canada.
• Hold a valid Ontario security license.
• WSIB approved first aid certification.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a tactical guard, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Minimum high school diploma.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout shift.

Responsibilities

• Patrol critical areas to spot suspicious activity.
• Check identification and control access to secure areas.
• React quickly to threats or incidents and document actions taken.
• Check the proper functioning of alarms and cameras.
• Handle alarms and conduct on-site checks.
• Partner with law enforcement during serious incidents.

Skills

Authorized to work in Canada

1+ year experience

Stand and walk throughout shift

Education

Ontario security license

HS diploma

WSIB first aid certification

Job description

Career Opportunities: Tactical Security Guard (250777)

Requisition ID250777-Posted10/19/2026-Security Services-Security Guard-Canada-Ontario

Ready to suit up as a Tactical Security Guard

What matters most in a role like this is your ability to read the environment, anticipate risk and act accordingly. Your keen sense of observation and strong social skills are your greatest strengths.

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

Location: M1L 1W1

What's in it for you?

• Hourly wage of $18.70
• We will invest in you, covering the costs of continuing education through GardaWorld Academy
• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Full-time opportunities
  • Sun-Sat 0700 - 1900 - Continental
• Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities for Tactical Security Guard

• Patrol critical areas to spot any suspicious activity
• Check identification and control access to secure areas
• React quickly to threats or incidents and document actions taken
• Check the proper functioning of alarms and cameras
• Handle alarms and conduct on-site checks
• Partner with law enforcement during serious incidents

Qualifications for Tactical Security Guard

• Be authorized to work in Canada
• Hold a valid Ontario security license
• WSIB approved first aid certification
• Minimum 1 year of experience working as a tactical guard preferrably in a hospital setting
• Minimum high school diploma
• Ability to stand and walk throughoutshift

This posting is for a position that is currently vacant within the organization.

This could be more than a job! 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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