Security Guard- High-Security Site (Enhanced Top Secret)
Company
Securitas
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 hours ago
Via
via Edinburgh City FC
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Job Description
We are seeking a vigilant and dedicated individual to ensure the safety and security of Private facilities. As a Security Guard, you will be responsible for maintaining a secure environment through various tasks and duties such as:
• Access control
• 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 in English and French is considered an asset.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENT
Applicants must be eligible to receive an Enhanced Top-Secret Security Clearance. The process includes your ability to provide documentation of at least 10 years of recent residency, employment, all travel, education and more.
This is an invasive process conducted by Government Security Officials and will require:
• Honest and sincere disclosure of detailed personal information
• 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.
QUALIFICATION:
• No Security Guard License? No Problem. Just Apply.
• 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 night shifts from 0600-1800 or 1800-0600 upon commencement.
• Must be able to conduct both interior and exterior patrols during both day and night
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to take directives and work in a team
• Basic computer proficiency: Excel, Word, Email, access control software, etc.
• Education in Police Foundation, Community and Justice Services, Customs & Border Services, Correctional Services, & Security Management or related University-level education is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field preferred
WHAT WE OFFER:
• $28 per hour
• Full benefits package after 3 months
• Pension plan, paid sick days (after 12 months), and free uniforms
• Opportunities for advancement and development within Securitas Canada.
Securitas Canada celebrates diversity, and we welcome and encourage applications from the four designated groups: namely women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
#AF-EasternCanada 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.
• Access control
• 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 in English and French is considered an asset.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENT
Applicants must be eligible to receive an Enhanced Top-Secret Security Clearance. The process includes your ability to provide documentation of at least 10 years of recent residency, employment, all travel, education and more.
This is an invasive process conducted by Government Security Officials and will require:
• Honest and sincere disclosure of detailed personal information
• 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.
QUALIFICATION:
• No Security Guard License? No Problem. Just Apply.
• 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 night shifts from 0600-1800 or 1800-0600 upon commencement.
• Must be able to conduct both interior and exterior patrols during both day and night
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to take directives and work in a team
• Basic computer proficiency: Excel, Word, Email, access control software, etc.
• Education in Police Foundation, Community and Justice Services, Customs & Border Services, Correctional Services, & Security Management or related University-level education is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field preferred
WHAT WE OFFER:
• $28 per hour
• Full benefits package after 3 months
• Pension plan, paid sick days (after 12 months), and free uniforms
• Opportunities for advancement and development within Securitas Canada.
Securitas Canada celebrates diversity, and we welcome and encourage applications from the four designated groups: namely women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
#AF-EasternCanada 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.
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.
