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Most popular skills

Customer Service 8%
Security 7%
Serving 7%

Education level

Vocational or technical training 29%
Bachelor's degree 29%
High school diploma or GED 29%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 6%
1-2 years 28%
3-5 years 34%

Current company

Paladin Security
Paragon Security
GardaWorld

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 15%
1-2 years 29%
2-5 years 44%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,354 profiles for Security Guards in Kitchener, ON

Last updated: Jul. 3, 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Kitchener, ON: $42,830 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $34,400$78,069 yearly

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Security guard

Kitchener-Waterloo, ON

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceMicrosoft ExcelComputer NetworkingCPR CertificationTime Management

Skills

SecurityLoss PreventionCustomer ServiceServingIncident ResponseWriting Skills

Security Guard

Cambridge, ON

Licenses & certifications

SecurityWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingSecurity Guard LicenceCPR Certification

Skills

PackagingAssemblyQuality ControlQuality AssuranceQuality InspectionSecurity

GSOCC Team Lead

Kitchener, ON

Licenses & certifications

CCTVSecurityFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPR CertificationSurveillance

Skills

CCTVSurveillanceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCustomer ServiceServing

Security Guard

Kitchener, ON

Licenses & certifications

SecurityFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceSecurity Guard LicenceFood Safety CertificationCPR Certification

Skills

Customer ServiceServingMultilingualTechnical SupportSalesFood Preparation

Supervisor /Security Guard

Kitchener, ON

Licenses & certifications

Project ManagementAgileDrivingPMPPMI CertificationWaterfall

Skills

Supervising ExperienceSecurityMicrosoft OfficePOSInterviewingTyping

Security Guard

Kitchener, ON

Licenses & certifications

Smart ServeSecurityAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPR Certification

Skills

SecurityWriting SkillsCustomer ServiceServingFirst Aid CertificationAED Certification

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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 49 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: customer service, security and serving.

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: contract supervisor, loss prevention officer / security guard and GSOCC team lead.

What level of education is common for a security guard?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a security guard in Kitchener, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a security guard?

Most security guards have 6 years of professional experience.

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