Security Guards for hire in Edmonton, AB
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Most popular skills
Surveillance7%Patrolling6%Security5%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Bachelor's degree31%Vocational or technical training8%Years of experience
1-2 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
GardaWorld
Allied Universal Security Services
JBS Food Canada
Time at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years22%2-5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,508 profiles for Security Guards in Edmonton, AB
Last updated: Oct. 22, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edmonton, AB: $44,465 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,127 – $61,664 yearly
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SECURITY GUARD / PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR
Edmonton, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsSecurity Service Worker LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPR Certification+4 moreSkills
Confined Space CertificationLeadershipTime ManagementSurveillancePatrollingSecuritySecurity Guard
Edmonton, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceClass 1 Licence+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsSecurityFront DeskSurveillanceSECURITY GUARD
Edmonton, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
Health Care Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr–hcp) CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)CPRCPR CertificationDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementPatrollingSurveillanceIncident ReportingDe-Escalation TechniquesDrivingSECURITY GUARD / PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR
Edmonton, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR Certification+3 moreSkills
WHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationConfined Space CertificationLeadershipTime ManagementSurveillanceSecurity Guard
Edmonton, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPR+3 moreSkills
CCTVSurveillanceSecurity System Monitoring (Security System Operation)Incident ReportingOccupational Health and Safety (OHS) RegulationsPatrollingSecurity Supervisor/Guard
Edmonton, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSecurity Guard Licence+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementSecurityTraining & DevelopmentSupervising ExperienceCCTVSurveillance
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What's the average time to fill a security guard role?
The average time to fill a security guard role is 55 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security guards tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security guard include: surveillance, patrolling and security.
What licenses or certifications are common for security guards?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: First Aid Certification, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems and WHMIS Certification.
What are some job titles related to security guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: SECURITY GUARD / PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR and MOBILE / STATIC SECURITY GUARD.
What level of education is common for a security guard?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a security guard in Edmonton, AB, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 5 years of professional experience.
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