Tactical Security Guard - Parking Facilities

GardaWorld; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security organization in Toronto is seeking a Tactical Security Guard to ensure safety and provide support at parking facilities. This role involves engaging with the public, de-escalating conflicts, and acting as a first responder. Ideal candidates will have a valid Ontario Security Guard Licence and experience with vulnerable populations. Join our professional team dedicated to keeping communities safe.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Continuing education support

Flexible shifts

All gear provided

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in Canada is required.
• Minimum 1 year of tactical experience engaging with vulnerable populations.
• Ability to stand and patrol for 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first responder and provide immediate support in crises.
• Monitor alarms and ensure surveillance systems are functional.
• Patrol parking environments to maintain a reassuring presence.

Skills

Compassionate engagement with the public

Situational awareness

Conflict de-escalation

Professional customer service

Education

Police Foundations diploma or military experience

Valid Ontario Security Guard Licence

Valid First Aid and CPR Certification

Job description

Step forward. Stand tall. Protect with purpose

Are you the kind of person who stays calm under pressure, reads people instinctively, and knows how to turn tension into trust? As a Tactical Security Guard for our parking facilities, you’ll be the steady presence people count on — ensuring safety, providing support, and protecting public spaces with professionalism and empathy.

This is more than a guard role — it’s about leadership through action, awareness, and care.

Why Join GardaWorld?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $20.07/hr plus a comprehensive benefits package
• Invested in You: We cover the costs of your continuing education through GardaWorld Academy
• Flexible Shifts: Full-Time, Part-Time, & Casual opportunities including day and night shifts
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Canada’s leading security organization
• All Gear Provided: Uniform and use‑of‑force training at no cost
• Purpose and Pride: Be part of a professional team that keeps communities safe every day

Your role

As a Tactical Security Guard, you are the first line of defense — and the first to help. You’ll:

• Engage with the public compassionately, especially individuals from vulnerable sectors, showing empathy and respect in every interaction
• Work in the heart of Dowtown Toronto across different parking facilities
• De‑escalate conflicts calmly using sound judgment, communication, and situational awareness
• Act as a first responder, providing immediate support in medical or crisis situations until emergency services arrive
• Patrol parking environments — including lots, stairwells, and exteriors — to maintain a visible and reassuring presence
• Monitor alarms and surveillance systems, ensuring equipment is functional and incidents are addressed promptly
• Deliver professional customer service, assisting clients and visitors with inquiries or concerns
• Document incidents and coordinate with law enforcement or emergency services as required

Every day brings new challenges — and new chances to make a difference.

What you bring

• Authorization to work in Canada
• Valid Ontario Security Guard Licence
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification - WSIB approved
• Ability to stand and patrol for 12‑hour shifts
• Ability to conduct interior and exterior patrols in extreme weather conditions
• Minimum 1 year of tactical experience engaging with members of the vulnerable population
• Police Foundations diploma or previous police/military experience (strong asset)
• Availability of day and night shifts throughout the week

Your Next Move

Join a team where professionalism meets purpose. Where every day on duty is an opportunity to lead, protect, and uplift others.

If you’re ready to bring your tactical expertise — and your humanity — to a role that truly matters, apply now and become a proud GardaWorld Ambassador.

This isn’t just a uniform — it’s a standard.