Tactical Security Guards – Retail Store (Toronto, ON)

Tactical Security Guards – Retail Store (Toronto, ON)


Company
247 Gard
Location
Toronto, ON
Job Type
Part-time
Salary
$37,440–$41,600 a month
Posted
17 days ago
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Job Description
NOW HIRING: Tactical Security Guards – Retail Store (Toronto, ON)

We are hiring experienced and professional Tactical Security Guards for a high-demand retail environment in Toronto. Candidates must be confident, alert, and capable of responding effectively in fast-paced situations.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Position: Tactical Retail Security Guard

Start: Immediate

Compensation: Competitive pay

Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain a strong tactical presence to deter theft, disturbances, and unauthorized activity
• Conduct regular patrols inside the retail store and surrounding perimeter
• Respond to incidents using approved Use-of-Force techniques when required
• Safely detain individuals when necessary, following company protocols
• Complete accurate incident and daily activity reports
• Collaborate with store management and law enforcement as needed
• Utilize effective de-escalation and conflict-resolution skills

Requirements:
• Valid Ontario Security Guard Licence
• Use-of-Force Certification (mandatory)
• Minimum 2 years of tactical security experience (required)
• Tactical pants and tactical vest required
• Standing shift
• Physically fit and capable of detaining individuals when necessary
• Able to stand and remain active for long shifts
• Strong situational awareness and communication skills
• Previous retail security or loss-prevention experience is an asset

Why Join Us:
• Stable, high-profile retail site
• Supportive management and 24/7 dispatch support
• Opportunity for advancement into mobile or tactical leadership roles

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate
• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience
• tactical security: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification
• use of force (required)
• Security Guard Licence (required)

Location
• Toronto, ON (required)

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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