Posted 8 days ago
Holiday Special Events Security Guard
@ GardaWorld
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
GardaWorld is hiring a Special Events Tactical Security Guard in Downtown Toronto (GTA) for a contractual full-time role from November to January at $20.00/hour. The work covers access control, crowd and executive protection, patrols and incident response, with shifts of 4, 6, 8 or 12 hours and a free uniform.
Pay:
$20 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Control access and screen visitors at special events
- Provide crowd control and executive protection
- Escort, guard vehicles and protect assets
- Patrol critical areas and respond to incidents
- Monitor alarms and cameras, work with law enforcement
Requirements summary:
- Valid Security Guard Licence, First Aid and Smart Serve
- Valid G/G2 Driver's Licence
- Minimum 3 months event experience
- Authorized to work in Canada
- Willing to work outdoors
- Crisis intervention or military/tactical experience an asset
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Security & protective services |
| Experience | 0+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Security Guard Licence, First Aid Certification, G/G2 Driver's Licence, Smart Serve Certification |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Uniform provided |
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GardaWorld
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GardaWorld: Business solutions and security services for a complex world.
Full company description
GardaWorld is the world’s largest privately-owned security services company, offering cash services, physical and specialized security solutions, and with our Crisis24 portal, the dissemination of verified information related to international security. GardaWorld est la plus importante entreprise privée de sécurité au monde, offrant des services de transport de valeurs, des solutions de sécurité physique et spécialisée, et avec le portail Crisis24, la diffusion d’informations vérifiées en lien avec la sécurité internationale.
- LinkedIn followers
- 199,805
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 24,451
- Reported office locations
- 2300 Émile-Bélanger, Saint-Laurent , Quebec H4R 3J4, CA
- 700 S Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, US
- Dubai International Financial Centre, Currency House, Office 303, Dubai, Dubai 482069 , AE
- Business categories
- Wealth Management
- Information Technology
- Service Industry
- Solar
- Consulting
- Risk Management
- Security
- Network Security
- Facility Management
- Physical Security
- Other recorded names
- GardaWorld Cash
- GardaWorld
- Specialties
- Cash Services
- Protective Services
- International Protective Services
- Aviation Services
- Travel Security
- Cash Pickup
- Security Services
- Armored Cash Services
- Cash logistics
- ATM Services
- Cash Vault Services
- Physical Security
- Security Consulting
- Mobile Security
- Event Security
- Airport Security
- Loss Prevention
- Road Flagging
- Armored Truck
- Security Guards
- Executive Protection
- Crisis Management
- and Mobile Patrol
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 2,600,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
GardaWorld is the world’s largest privately-owned security services company, offering cash services, physical and specialized security solutions, and with our Crisis24 portal, the dissemination of verified information related to international security. GardaWorld est la plus importante entreprise privée de sécurité au monde, offrant des services de transport de valeurs, des solutions de sécurité physique et…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Security and Investigations |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Saint-Laurent , Quebec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1995 |
| Specialties | Cash ServicesProtective ServicesInternational Protective ServicesAviation ServicesTravel SecurityCash PickupSecurity ServicesArmored Cash ServicesCash logisticsATM Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 429 |
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Ready to suit up as a Special Events Tactical Security Guard
What matters most in a role like this is your ability to read the environment, anticipate risk and act accordingly. Your keen sense of observation and strong social skills are your greatest strengths.
As a Tactical Security Guard, physical ability is essential as you will be moving around your entire shift, patrolling environments such as retail stores, airports, security facility centers, etc.
What's in it for you?
- Location: GTA
- Licensed Security Guard: Special Events & Projects
- Pay: $20.00/hour
- Shifts: 4, 6, 8, or 12 hours
- Free continuing education through GardaWorld Academy
- Career growth opportunities
- Contractual Fulltime Opportunity from November till Jan.
- Location - Downtown Toronto
- No parking on-site.
- Uniform provided free
Responsibilities for Special Events Tactical Security Guard
- Access control & screening
- Crowd control & executive protection
- Escorts & guard-in-car coverage
- Asset protection
- High-end security coverage
- Patrol critical areas and identify suspicious activity
- Check IDs and control access to secure areas
- Respond to incidents and document actions taken
- Monitor alarms and cameras
- Work with law enforcement during serious incidents
Qualifications for Special Events Tactical Security Guard
- Valid Security Guard Licence
- Valid First Aid Certification
- Valid G/G2 Driver’s Licence
- Smart Serve Certification
- Authorized to work in Canada
- Minimum 3 months event experience
- Willing to work outdoors.
Assets
- Crisis Intervention Certification
- Military experience
- Tactical Experieince
This posting is for a future position within the organization.
This could be more than a job! If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!
Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs. We also have concierge, surveillance and even casual roles available.
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