Control Centre Operator (Dispatch)
Company
Ultimate Security Services
Location
Toronto, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
1 hour ago
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Job Description
To provide Dispatch communication and Coordinate Operations with Security Guards regarding incidents, requests for assistance, emergencies, etc., and log details of radio transmission, telephone calls and verbal instructions, and to direct backup security support as necessary and to provide indirect supervision of Security Guards.
Duties include but not limited:
• Dispatch Security Guards to incidents, requests for assistance, emergencies, etc. Log details of radio transmission, telephone calls and verbal instructions
• Answer phones and Emails
• Direct backup support as necessary
• Inform management of major incidents
• Maintain the Camera Surveillance System
• Conduct security equipment audits
• Maintain key control, lost and found and emergency contact lists
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Monitoring CCTV system for unwanted activity, and filling out reports for any suspicious activity in a timely fashion.
Must Have:
• A valid Ontario Security Guard License an asset
• A Security Diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Shift flexibility is preferred.
• 2 years experience with a Security firm or as a Security Guard in Ontario.
• A minimum of 1 year Security Dispatch/Operations or scheduling experience.
• Ability to schedule and cover open shifts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient with emails, texts and answering phones.
• Knowledge of Trespass to Property Act an asset
• The ability to function proficiently in a fast-paced and multi-tasking environment
• A strong customer service focus, able to work under pressure and excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Customer Service experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Experience:
• Ontario Security Guard: 1 year (required)
• Dispatching/Operations/Scheduling: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
• Do you own a working vehicle (preferred)
• Are you looking for Full Time (preferred)
• Work Permit (preferred)
• Study Permit (preferred)
• Ontario Security Guard Licence (preferred)
• Are you able to work weekends? (preferred)
• Are you able to work overnights Mon to Fri, 10:45pm to 7am (preferred)
• Are you able to work afternoons Mon to Fri 2:45pm to 11pm (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Duties include but not limited:
• Dispatch Security Guards to incidents, requests for assistance, emergencies, etc. Log details of radio transmission, telephone calls and verbal instructions
• Answer phones and Emails
• Direct backup support as necessary
• Inform management of major incidents
• Maintain the Camera Surveillance System
• Conduct security equipment audits
• Maintain key control, lost and found and emergency contact lists
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Monitoring CCTV system for unwanted activity, and filling out reports for any suspicious activity in a timely fashion.
Must Have:
• A valid Ontario Security Guard License an asset
• A Security Diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Shift flexibility is preferred.
• 2 years experience with a Security firm or as a Security Guard in Ontario.
• A minimum of 1 year Security Dispatch/Operations or scheduling experience.
• Ability to schedule and cover open shifts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient with emails, texts and answering phones.
• Knowledge of Trespass to Property Act an asset
• The ability to function proficiently in a fast-paced and multi-tasking environment
• A strong customer service focus, able to work under pressure and excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Customer Service experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Experience:
• Ontario Security Guard: 1 year (required)
• Dispatching/Operations/Scheduling: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
• Do you own a working vehicle (preferred)
• Are you looking for Full Time (preferred)
• Work Permit (preferred)
• Study Permit (preferred)
• Ontario Security Guard Licence (preferred)
• Are you able to work weekends? (preferred)
• Are you able to work overnights Mon to Fri, 10:45pm to 7am (preferred)
• Are you able to work afternoons Mon to Fri 2:45pm to 11pm (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for security guards in Canada as of 2026?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, the federal minimum wage for security guards is $18.50 per hour as of January 1 2026 with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours per week. Provincial rates apply in non-federally regulated workplaces such as Ontario at $17.75 per hour and British Columbia at $18.25 per hour from the same date.
What license is required to work as a security guard in Canada in 2026?
As per the Ministry of the Solicitor General Ontario, a valid Ontario Security Guard License costs $80 and must be renewed every three years with mandatory 40-hour training completed before the 2026 application deadline. Alberta requires a similar provincial license through the Alberta Ministry of Justice with $105 fee and background check.
What education and experience are needed for security guard jobs in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent plus completion of a 40-hour approved security training course by March 2026. No prior experience is mandated for entry-level roles but a clean criminal record check from the RCMP dated within six months is required.
What documents are needed to apply for a security guard position in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, submit a valid government-issued photo ID, completed security license application, recent criminal record check, and proof of training certification by the 2026 deadline. A resume listing any first aid or CPR certificates dated within two years is also required for most employers.
