Security-Guards for hire in Ottawa, ON
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Most popular skills
Surveillance6%Communication Skills5%Leadership3%Education level
Bachelor's degree38%High school diploma or GED35%Vocational or technical training18%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
Cancom Security
GardaWorld
Allied Universal
Time at current job
More than 5 years50%2-5 years33%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,014 profiles for Security-Guards in Ottawa, ON
Last updated: Oct. 6, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ottawa, ON: $47,263 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,912 – $62,203 yearly
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Security Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
CCTVWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCoachingDrivingDriving Licence+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPresentation SkillsSecurity Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPR+2 moreSkills
Access Control SystemsPatrollingCCTVSurveillanceSecurity System Monitoring (Security System Operation)Incident ReportingSecurity Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPR CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Access Control SystemsBehaviour Escalation ProtocolsCustomer ServiceCCTVIncident ReportingParking EnforcementRetail Tactical Guard / Loss Prevention Officer
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Certification SIMDUTSystèmes D'information Sur Les Matières Dangereuses Utilisées Au TravailGestion De L'informationCertificat De Premiers Soins De BaseCertification SIMDUTPermis D'agent De Sécurité+5 moreSkills
Sens De L'organisationEsprit D'analyseCompétences En CommunicationLeadershipSécuritéCertification SIMDUTSecurity Supervisor
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
CCTVClass G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+5 moreSkills
LeadershipPatrollingSecuritySupervising ExperienceSchedule ManagementTeam LeadershipSecurity Guard/Control room Operator/Supervisor
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Certificat Smart ServeSécuritéCertificat De Premiers Soins De BasePermis D'agent De SécuritéRCRCertification RCRSkills
Mathématiques De BaseCaisseManipulation D'argentService À La ClientèleMathématiquesVente Au Détail
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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 53 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, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for security-guards?
Common licenses or certifications for security-guards include: First Aid Certification, Security Guard Licence and CPR.
What are some job titles related to security-guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security-guards include: security supervisor, security guard/control room operator/supervisor and retail tactical guard / loss prevention officer.
What level of education is common for a security guard?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a security guard in Ottawa, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security-guards have 13 years of professional experience.
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