Security Guards for hire in Ottawa, ON
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Most popular skills
Security5%Communication Skills5%Surveillance4%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years8%3-5 years26%Current company
TOERSA SecurityCancom Security
Allied Universal Security Services
Time at current job
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years38%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Jul. 19, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ottawa, ON: $45,314 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,200 – $66,340 yearly
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Security Professional
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationHigh School Diploma or GEDLeadershipServingFood Handler CertificationSkills
CleaningEmergency ManagementLaw EnforcementSecuritySurveillanceMicrosoft WordSecurity Guard ( Use of Force)
Gatineau, Quebec Province
Licenses & certifications
Certification DEASécuritéCertification SIMDUTCertificat De Premiers Soins De BaseConduite De VéhiculePermis D'agent De SécuritéSkills
SécuritéSurveillanceRéceptionMultilingueRéseaux InformatiquesSécurité Des RéseauxSecurity Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
CCTVWHMIS CertificationSecurityFirst Aid CertificationDrivingSecurity Guard LicenceSkills
CaregivingEMR SystemsPatient CareHome CareComputer SkillsSecuritySecurity Guard
Vanier, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
SécuritéCertification DEACertification SIMDUTCertificat De Premiers Soins De BaseConduite De VéhiculePermis D'agent De SécuritéSkills
Permis De ConduirePermis De Conduire De Classe 5Conduite De VéhiculeFrançaisAnglaisArabeSecurity Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Certification SIMDUTWindowsPermis De ConduireSécurité AlimentaireCertificat Smart ServeAdobe PhotoshopSkills
Service À La ClientèleServiceCompétences En InformatiqueTechnologies De L'informationInformatiqueFrançaisSecurity Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeSecurityAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPR CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceCleaningFood Preparation
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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: security, 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, CPR Certification and Security Guard Licence.
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 ( use of force), retail tactical guard / loss prevention officer and security professional.
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 Ottawa, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 11 years of professional experience.
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