Security Guards for hire in Markham, ON
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Most popular skills
Customer Service11%Communication Skills8%Surveillance7%Education level
High school diploma or GED37%Vocational or technical training29%Master's degree17%Years of experience
1-2 years18%3-5 years36%6-10 years28%Current company
Paragon SecurityGuardteck Security
Allied Universal Security
Time at current job
Less than 1 year11%1-2 years31%2-5 years46%
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Last updated: Jul. 17, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Markham, ON: $42,383 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,400 – $69,203 yearly
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Security Guard
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Licenses & certifications
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Scarborough, Ontario
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SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDrivingSecurity Guard LicenceCPR CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
AutoCADSolidworksCATIACustomer SupportCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceSecurity Guard Supervisor
Scarborough, Ontario
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LeadershipIncident ResponseCCTVSurveillanceTraining & DevelopmentSupervising ExperienceSecurity Guard
Scarborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
SecurityAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingSecurity Guard LicenceDriving LicenceSkills
SecuritySurveillanceDelivery Driver ExperienceDrivingForkliftCleaningConcierge/Security Guard
Scarborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeSecurityFirst Aid CertificationDrivingSecurity Guard LicenceCPR CertificationSkills
SurveillanceCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceServingLoss PreventionSecuritySecurity Guard Supervisor
Scarborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationSecurityFirst Aid CertificationDrivingSecurity Guard LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceServingSecurityComputer OperationMicrosoft Excel
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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 50 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: customer service, communication skills and surveillance.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: First Aid Certification, Security Guard Licence and CPR 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 supervisor, concierge/security guard and shelter 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 Markham, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 4 years of professional experience.
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