Security-Guards for hire in Ottawa, ON
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Most popular skills
Surveillance6%Communication Skills5%Leadership3%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Vocational or technical training20%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
TOERSA SecurityAllied Universal Security
GardaWorld
Time at current job
1-2 years44%2-5 years33%Less than a year11%
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Last updated: Sep. 24, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ottawa, ON: $47,494 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,057 – $62,560 yearly
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Security Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPRCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCCTVIncident ReportingCrowd ControlSurveillanceSupervisor/Security Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Physical Security Experience Within Healthcare IndustryCustomer ServiceDrivingDriving LicenceHealth and Safety ExperienceHospital Experience+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsComputer ScienceLeadershipSecurity Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
CCTVWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCoachingDrivingDriving Licence+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPresentation SkillsCommissionaires Security Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationAED CertificationSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationDriving+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementWriting SkillsSecurity Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationFood Handling+3 moreSkills
CCTVSurveillanceSecurity System Monitoring (Security System Operation)Incident ManagementIncident ResponseDe-Escalation TechniquesSecurity Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeSecurityFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPRCPR CertificationSkills
First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationSurveillanceAccess Control SystemsIncident ReportingWritten Report Writing
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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 51 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, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for security-guards?
Common licenses or certifications for security-guards include: First Aid Certification, CPR 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: retail tactical guard / loss prevention officer, commissionaires security guard and supervisor/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 8 years of professional experience.
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