Security Officers for hire in Ottawa, ON
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Most popular skills
Surveillance7%Communication Skills6%Customer Service4%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Bachelor's degree35%Vocational or technical training22%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years14%3-5 years28%Current company
Paladin SecurityToersa securityCommissionaires
Time at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years18%2-5 years48%
Browse Indeed's database of 597 profiles for Security Officers in Ottawa, ON
Last updated: Aug. 4, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ottawa, ON: $83,863 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,002 – $147,764 yearly
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Security Officer
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Warehouse ExperienceOrder PickerWHMIS CertificationInventory ManagementBehaviour Escalation ProtocolsTeam ManagementSkills
First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationAbleton LivePythonMayaInventory ControlEvent Security Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationSecurityFirst Aid CertificationDrivingSecurity Guard LicenceCPRSkills
Time ManagementInformation ProcessingAccess Control SystemsPatrollingIncident ReportingSurveillanceSecurity Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPRCPR CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsDriving LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCCTVSurveillanceTeam CoordinationSecurity Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationSecurityAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingSecurity Guard LicenceSkills
Front DeskClerical ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceOffice ManagementCash HandlingOperating SystemsSecurity Officer/Security Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingSecurity Guard LicenceDriving LicenceCPR CertificationSkills
BilingualFood Service ExperienceServingFood SafetyCommunication SkillsSalesSecurity Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
CCTVWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCoachingDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPresentation Skills
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What's the average time to fill a security officer role?
The average time to fill a security officer role is 28 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security officers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security officer include: surveillance, communication skills and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security officer?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: First Aid Certification, Security and Security Guard Licence.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: security guard, security operations officer – remote monitoring and security officer supervisor.
What level of education is common for a security officer?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a security officer in Ottawa, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 9 years of professional experience.
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