Security Officers for hire in Ottawa, ON
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Most popular skills
Surveillance6%Leadership5%Communication Skills4%Education level
High school diploma or GED39%Bachelor's degree29%Vocational or technical training18%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%1-2 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
HARD ROCK HOTEL AND CASINO
Allied Universal
GardaWorld
Time at current job
More than 5 years43%1-2 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 887 profiles for Security Officers in Ottawa, ON
Last updated: Oct. 21, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ottawa, ON: $81,788 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,520 – $97,626 yearly
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Security 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 ReportingCasual 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 Guard
Gatineau, Quebec Province
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeAED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCoachingFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMobile 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 LicenceAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPR CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Access Control SystemsBehaviour Escalation ProtocolsCustomer ServiceCCTVIncident ReportingParking Enforcement
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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 27 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 CPR.
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 supervisor and security service manager.
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 10 years of professional experience.
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