Security Guards for hire in Ottawa, ON
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Most popular skills
Surveillance7%Security6%Customer Service5%Education level
High school diploma or GED42%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree22%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years18%3-5 years28%Current company
TOERSA SecuritySword SecurityAllied Universal Security Services
Time at current job
Less than 1 year14%1-2 years32%2-5 years38%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,712 profiles for Security Guards in Ottawa, ON
Last updated: Jul. 21, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ottawa, ON: $45,769 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,200 – $67,683 yearly
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Security Professional
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationHigh School Diploma or GEDLeadershipServingFood Handler CertificationSkills
CleaningEmergency ManagementLaw EnforcementSecuritySurveillanceMicrosoft WordSecurity Guard
Vanier, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
SécuritéCertification DEACertification SIMDUTCertificat De Premiers Soins De BaseConduite De VéhiculePermis D'agent De SécuritéSkills
Permis De ConduirePermis De Conduire De Classe 5Conduite De VéhiculeFrançaisAnglaisArabeSecurity Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeSecurityAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPR CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceCleaningFood PreparationSecurity Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeAED CertificationSecurityFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPR CertificationSkills
SalesCommunication SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceServingLoss PreventionSecurity Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Certification SIMDUTWindowsPermis De ConduireSécurité AlimentaireCertificat Smart ServeAdobe PhotoshopSkills
Service À La ClientèleServiceCompétences En InformatiqueTechnologies De L'informationInformatiqueFrançaisSecurity Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeSecurityAED CertificationWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingSkills
BilingualFrenchEnglishSecuritySurveillanceMicrosoft 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 50 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: surveillance, security and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: First Aid Certification, Security Guard Licence and Security.
What are some job titles related to security guards?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: security professional and event 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 Ottawa, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 9 years of professional experience.
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