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Security Guard - $28.84 /hour

@ Securitas Security Services

Ottawa, ON · Gatineau, QC

$28.84/hrOn-siteFull-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Securitas Canada is hiring a full-time Security Guard at $28.84 per hour to protect private facilities through access control, CCTV monitoring, patrols and emergency response. The role involves 12-hour day or night shifts. The posting requires eligibility for an Enhanced Top-Secret clearance, which involves extensive background, polygraph, psychological and credit checks.

Pay:

$28.84 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Manage access control, CCTV and emergency monitoring systems
  • Conduct interior and exterior foot patrols
  • Deter theft and vandalism and prevent unauthorized access
  • Enforce client regulations and respond to emergency calls

Requirements summary:

  • Eligible for Enhanced Top-Secret security clearance
  • Reliable, mature and available for day or night shifts
  • Strong customer service and teamwork skills
  • Basic computer proficiency including Word, email and access control software
  • Police Foundation or security education preferred
  • Minimum 2 years related experience preferred

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Paid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-05
First seen by our source
2026-10-23
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Hours per week48
Scheduleday, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingClient sites, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Background checkscriminal record, credit
Encouraged to applyVeterans
EducationCollege diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyPolice Foundation, Correctional Worker, Security Management
Security clearanceEnhanced reliability
Perks mentionedUniform provided

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Securitas Security Services

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Full company description

This is the official LinkedIn page of the Securitas Group. Securitas is a world-leading safety and security solutions partner that helps make your world a safer place. Almost nine decades of deep experience means we see what others miss. By leveraging technology in partnership with our clients, combined with an innovative, holistic approach, we’re transforming the security industry. With 350 000 employees in 47 markets, we see a different world and create sustainable value for our clients by protecting what matters most - their people and assets. #seeadifferentworld

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Reported office locations
  • Lindhagensplan 70, P.O. Box 12307, Stockholm, 102 28 , SE
  • Esteban Echeverría 4270, Buenos Aires, AR
  • 2/17 Townsville St, Canberra, AU
  • Franzosengraben 8, Vienna, AT
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  • Bačići 3, Sarajevo, BA
  • 1335 Carling Avenue, Suite 500, Ottawa, CA
  • Los Conquistadores 2397, Santiago, CL
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  • Av.de los Shyris N39-48 y El Telégrafo, Quito, EC
  • Elimäenkatu 30, Helsinki, FI
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  • R. Rodrigues Lobo nº 2, Edifício Securitas, Linda-a-Velha, PT
  • 42-44, Bucharest-Ploiesti Road. Building A, 2nd Floor, 1st District, Bucharest, RO
  • Office No. 3 & 4, 5th Floor, Al-Ebdea Trading Center, Riyadh, SA
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Business categories
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Other recorded names
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  • Securitas Security Services
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Reported total investment
4,759,783,402

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This is the official LinkedIn page of the Securitas Group. Securitas is a world-leading safety and security solutions partner that helps make your world a safer place. Almost nine decades of deep experience means we see what others miss. By leveraging technology in partnership with our clients, combined with an innovative, holistic approach, we’re transforming the security industry. With 350 000 employees in 47…

FieldValue
IndustrySecurity and Investigations
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersStockholm
Organization typePrivately Held
Open jobs on Jobsy92
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Job description

Securitas Canada is seeking a vigilant and dedicated individual to ensure the safety and security of a secure private facilities. As a Security Guard, you will be responsible for maintaining a secure environment through various tasks and duties, including:

  • Manage access control, badge programming, CCTV, and emergency monitoring systems.
  • Extensive interior and exterior foot patrols.
  • Deterring theft and vandalism.
  • Preventing unauthorized access.
  • Enforcing client regulations.
  • Responding to emergency calls.
  • The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, and strong communication skills. Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset but is not required.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENT

Applicants must be eligible to receive an Enhanced Top-Secret Security Clearance. The process requires you to provide documentation covering at least 10 years of recent Canadian residency, employment, travel, education, and other relevant history.

This is an invasive process conducted by Government Security Officials and will require:

  • Honest and sincere disclosure of detailed personal information
  • A personal security interview
  • Interviews with neighbors, colleagues, and/or friends
  • Submission to:
    • Criminal Background Check (including fingerprints)
    • Polygraph Testing
    • Psychological Testing
    • Complete Credit Check, including full financial disclosure of assets and debts

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • No Security Guard License required at the time of application.
  • Must be reliable, mature, and available to work either days and/or nights as operationally required.
  • All applicants will be required to work 12-hour shifts from 0600-1800 or 1800-0600 upon commencement.
  • Must be able to conduct both interior and exterior patrols during both day and night shifts.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Ability to take direction and work as part of a team.
  • Basic computer proficiency, including Word, email, and access control software, etc.
  • Education in Police Foundation, Correctional Worker, Security Management, or related university-level education is preferred but is not required.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field is preferred.
  • Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • $28.84 per hour
  • Full benefits package after 3 months, paid sick days (after 12 months), and free uniforms
  • Opportunities for advancement and development within Securitas Canada.

#AF-EasternCanada

Securitas Canada's Mission:
Securitas’ mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits.

Securitas Aviation's Mission:
Securitas Aviation ensures the safety of passengers all over the world providing thorough security checks at airports in Canada

Our Values:
Securitas’ core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are the foundation for our employees to build trust with customers, colleagues, and the surrounding community.

Integrity:
Securitas employees are honest and trusted by customers to safeguard their premises and valuables. We don’t compromise on integrity and create an open forum for our employees and customers to voice opinions, report improprieties, and share information.

Vigilance:
Seeing, hearing, and evaluating. A Securitas employee is always attentive and often notices things that others don’t. Their vigilance is necessary in order to be aware of potential risks or incidents that may take place on our customers’ premises.

Helpfulness:
As part of an on-going effort to ensure safety, Securitas employees are always ready to help if an incident occurs that requires intervention regardless of whether or not it is directly related to their job. Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.

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