Security Guards for hire in Calgary, AB
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Most popular skills
Security7%Surveillance7%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Vocational or technical training28%Bachelor's degree28%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
GardaWorld
Securitas Canada
Allied Universal
Time at current job
1-2 years40%Less than a year30%2-5 years30%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,152 profiles for Security Guards in Calgary, AB
Last updated: Oct. 22, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Calgary, AB: $42,853 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,825 – $52,732 yearly
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Security Guard
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Service Worker LicenceClass 5 LicenceCPRCPR Certification+3 moreSkills
SecurityCCTVSurveillanceSecurity System Monitoring (Security System Operation)Warehouse or Distribution Center Management ExperienceIncident ReportingSecurity Guard
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsH2S AwarenessDriving LicenceProserveFirst Aid Certification+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsWriting SkillsCCTVSurveillanceSecurity System Monitoring (Security System Operation)PatrollingSecurity Supervisor
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Service Worker LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSecurity Guard Licence+2 moreSkills
LeadershipPatrollingSecurityIncident ManagementAccess Control SystemsSurveillanceSecurity Guard
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsSecurity Service Worker LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSecurity Guard Licence+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatrollingSecurityDe-Escalation TechniquesRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentCBSA Security Guard
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
Security Service Worker LicenceFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceCPRCPR CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipInformation ManagementBy-Law Enforcement ExperienceSurveillancePatrollingDe-Escalation TechniquesSecurity Guard
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsSecurity Service Worker LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCustomer ServiceFront DeskMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word
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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 55 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, surveillance and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for security guards?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: First Aid Certification, Security Service Worker Licence and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems.
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, campus security officer / dispatcher / shift lead and CBSA security guard.
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 Calgary, AB, 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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