Security Officers for hire in Ottawa, ON
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Most popular skills
- Surveillance
- 6%
- Leadership
- 5%
- Communication Skills
- 4%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 32%
- High school diploma or GED
- 30%
- Vocational or technical training
- 19%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Allied Universal
GardaWorld
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,000 profiles for Security Officers in Ottawa, ON
Last updated: Nov. 10, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ottawa, ON: $82,053 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,746 – $97,935 yearly
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Casual Security Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPR+1 moreSkills
CCTVSurveillanceSecurity System Monitoring (Security System Operation)PatrollingSecurityIncident ResponseMobile Security Officer, Security Officer / Acting Supervisor / Administrative clerk
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSecurity Guard Licence+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCCTVSurveillanceSecurity System Monitoring (Security System Operation)Incident ResponseSecurity Shift Supervisor
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Security Guard LicenceCPRCPR CertificationMental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certificate+3 moreSkills
De-Escalation TechniquesCCTVSurveillanceSecurity System Monitoring (Security System Operation)PatrollingIncident ManagementMobile Security Supervisor
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationTri-Council Policy Statement 2 (TCPS 2)Workplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSuicide Prevention TechniquesDriving+10 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementClient InteractionSecurity Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPRCPR CertificationDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Access Control SystemsFrenchCustomer ServiceCCTVIncident ReportingEnglishMobile Security & Parking Enforcement Officer
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsBy-Law Enforcement ExperienceDriving LicenceMental Health First Aid (MHFA)+8 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceTeam ManagementBy-Law Enforcement ExperiencePatrollingIssuing Tickets and CitationsCCTV
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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, leadership and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: First Aid Certification, Security Guard Licence and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems.
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, mobile security & parking enforcement officer and security service manager.
What level of education is common for a security officer?
Bachelor's degree 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 12 years of professional experience.
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