Retail Security Guard

Retail Security Guard


Company
Loss Prevention Services Limited
Location
Toronto, ON
Job Type
Full-time and Part-time
Salary
$18–$22 an hour
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Loss Prevention Services Limited (LPS) is Ontario’s leading provider of security personnel, dedicated to safeguarding a diverse range of clients across the region. We are committed to excellence in security and loss prevention, and we are currently seeking highly skilled and experienced security guard in the Central and Western Greater Toronto Area. A successful candidate will be available to work days, evenings, and weekends on a full-time basis (up to 44 hours a week).

Position Overview:

As a Full-Time Security Guard with LPS, you will play a critical role in maintaining the security and integrity of our organization and retail environments.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support store staff as related to customer service.
• Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property.
• Adhere diligently to established procedures and protocols.
• Prepare detailed incident reports using knowledge of the Trespass to Property Act and Citizen’s Power of Arrest.
• Maintain a professional demeanor while representing Loss Prevention Services at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Valid Ontario Security Guard License.
• Proven experience within the retail sector and/or a customer service role.
• High school diploma required; preference for graduates in Police Foundations or Law & Security.
• Full-Time and Part-Time availability, including weekends.
• Reliable cell phone with a data plan.
• Physical fitness to walk and stand for extended periods.
• High level of honesty and integrity.
• Possession of a reliable vehicle.

Compensation and Benefits:
• Competitive hourly wage starting at $18.00, based on experience.
• Paid training provided.
• Comprehensive medical benefits for Full-Time employees, including dental, vision, and extended health care.
• Casual dress code.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Flexible scheduling options: 4-hour, 8-hour, or 10-hour shifts; day, afternoon, evening, night, and weekend shifts as needed.
• Overtime pay opportunities.

How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to contribute to a leading security team, we encourage you to apply. Please answer the following application questions:
• Do you own a smartphone with data access?
• Do you have access to a reliable vehicle?
• Are there any restrictions on your availability? If yes, please specify.
• Can you work weekends?

Licenses/Certifications:
• Security Guard License (required)

Join Loss Prevention Services Limited and be part of a team that values integrity, professionalism, and excellence in security. Apply today and help us make a difference!

Job Types: Full-Time/Part-Time

Pay: $18.00

Benefits:
• Company events
• Dental care
• Flexible schedule
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:
• French not required

Schedule:
• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):
• Do you own a cell phone with data plan?
• Do you own a reliable vehicle/means of transport

Experience:
• Security: 1 year (required)

License/Certification:
• Ontario Security Guard License (required)

Work Location: In person
• AI is not used in any part of our hiring processes.

Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Application question(s):
• Do you have a valid Ontario Security Guard License?
• Do you have access to a reliable vehicle?
• What makes you a suitable candidate?
• When would you be available to start?
• Are you available to work on a full-time basis? Up to 44 hours a week without any restrictions?

Work Location: In person

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs

Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
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