Full Time Tactical Security Guard

Full Time Tactical Security Guard


Company
GardaWorld
Location
Toronto, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
Via
via GardaWorld Careers - GardaWorld Security

Job Description
Step forward. Stand tall. Protect with purpose

Are you the kind of person who stays calm under pressure, reads people instinctively, and knows how to turn tension into trust? As a Tactical Security Guard for our parking facilities, you’ll be the steady presence people count on — ensuring safety, providing support, and protecting public spaces with professionalism and empathy.

This is more than a guard role — it’s about leadership through action, awareness, and care.

Why Join GardaWorld?
• Competitive Pay: Earn $20.07/hr
• Invested in You: We cover the costs of your continuing education through GardaWorld Academy
• Flexible Shifts: Full-Time opportunties including day and night shifts
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Canada’s leading security organization
• All Gear Provided: Uniform and use-of-force training at no cost
• Purpose and Pride: Be part of a professional team that keeps communities safe every day

Your role

As a Tactical Security Guard, you are the first line of defense — and the first to help. You’ll:
• Engage with the public compassionately, especially individuals from vulnerable sectors, showing empathy and respect in every interaction
• Work in the heart of Dowtown Toronto across different parking facilities
• De-escalate conflicts calmly using sound judgment, communication, and situational awareness
• Act as a first responder, providing immediate support in medical or crisis situations until emergency services arrive
• Patrol parking environments — including lots, stairwells, and exteriors — to maintain a visible and reassuring presence
• Monitor alarms and surveillance systems, ensuring equipment is functional and incidents are addressed promptly
• Deliver professional customer service, assisting clients and visitors with inquiries or concerns
• Document incidents and coordinate with law enforcement or emergency services as required

Every day brings new challenges — and new chances to make a difference.

What you bring
• Authorization to work in Canada
• Valid Ontario Security Guard Licence
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification - WSIB approved
• Ability to stand and patrol for 12-hour shifts
• Ability to conduct interior and exterior patrols in extreme weather conditions
• Minimum 1 year of tactical experience engaging with members of the vulnerable population
• Police Foundations diploma or previous police/military experience (strong asset)
• Availability of night shifts throughout the week (Must be available for Full-Time 12 hour continental shifts, Mon to Sun 7:30PM - 7:30AM)

This posting is for a position that is currently vacant within the organization.

Your Next Move

Join a team where professionalism meets purpose. Where every day on duty is an opportunity to lead, protect, and uplift others.
If you’re ready to bring your tactical expertise — and your humanity — to a role that truly matters, apply now and become a proud GardaWorld Ambassador.

This isn’t just a uniform — it’s a standard.

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