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Retail Security Guard - Ottawa

@ GardaWorld

Ottawa, Ontario

$18.70/hr
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Overview

GardaWorld is hiring a retail Security Guard in Ottawa to patrol the store, watch for suspicious activity, check identification and control access to secure areas. The posting states an hourly wage of $18.70, flexible and part-time shifts, and uniform provided at no cost.

Pay:

$18.70 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Patrouiller les zones critiques pour repérer les activités suspectes
  • Vérifier les pièces d'identité et contrôler l'accès aux zones sécurisées
  • Réagir rapidement aux menaces et documenter les actions
  • Vérifier le bon fonctionnement des alarmes et des caméras
  • Collaborer avec les forces de l'ordre lors d'incidents graves

Requirements summary:

  • Être autorisé à travailler au Canada
  • Détenir un permis de sécurité valide
  • Certification en premiers soins
  • Capacité de se tenir debout et de marcher pendant le quart

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Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors

Employer posting date
2026-10-19
First seen by our source
2026-10-20
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSecurity & protective services
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsSecurity license, First aid certification
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, 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…

FieldValue
IndustrySecurity and Investigations
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersSaint-Laurent , Quebec
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1995
SpecialtiesCash ServicesProtective ServicesInternational Protective ServicesAviation ServicesTravel SecurityCash PickupSecurity ServicesArmored Cash ServicesCash logisticsATM Services
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Job description

Ready to suit up as a retail 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 the lively retail location.

What's in it for you?

  • Hourly wage of $18.70
  • We will invest in you, covering the costs of continuing education through GardaWorld Academy
  • Flexible schedules with various shifts available
  • Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
  • Various part-time opportunities
  • Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities for a retail Security Guard

  • Patrol critical areas to spot any suspicious activity
  • Check identification and control access to secure areas
  • React quickly to threats or incidents and document actions taken
  • Check the proper functioning of alarms and cameras
  • Handle alarms and conduct on-site checks
  • Partner with law enforcement during serious incidents

Qualifications for a retail Security Guard

  • Be authorized to work in Canada
  • Hold a valid security license
  • First aid certification
  • Ability to stand and walk throughout shift

This posting is for a position that is currently vacant 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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