Tactical Security Guard, Education

Ready to suit up as a Tactical Security Guard

Do you thrive on challenges and take pride in staying sharp and ready for action?

If you’re a security professional—or someone aspiring to build a rewarding career in law enforcement—this opportunity is for you! Join our team and make a real impact by protecting people, property, and community with professionalism and integrity.

This is more than just a security role — it’s a hands-on opportunity to apply your education, security experience and gain critical front-line experience. Join us and work in a professional setting of an Academic campus located in Downtown Toronto (M5B 1Y2) that reflects many of the same responsibilities as community policing. 

What's in it for you?

• $21.71/hour + comprehensive benefits package

• Each day is different-Continental Rotation shifts
• Build real, relevant experience that stands out in law enforcement applications

• All the trainings are fully paid through GardaWorld Academy — including tactical and site-specific certifications

• Opportunities for advancement into specialized, higher-paying roles

• Work in a professional, structured environment that supports your career growth

• Uniform provided at no cost

• This is a full-time role, operating on a continental rotation, giving you a great work–life balance! You’ll work two day shifts and two night shifts, then enjoy three days off each week. The rotation runs Sunday through Monday on an ongoing cycle.

Responsibilities for Tactical Security Guard

As a Tactical Security Guard assigned to a sensitive educational environment, you’ll be a key player in maintaining a safe and secure atmosphere for staff, students, and visitors.

Duties include:

• Proactively patrolling high-traffic areas by foot
• Responding to incidents and emergencies quickly and effectively
• Enforcing the Criminal Code, Trespass to Property Act, and site-specific regulations
• Observing and reporting suspicious behaviour or safety hazards
• Assisting in medical emergency response and supporting on-site evacuations
• Conducting site checks, verifying identity, and managing access points
• Writing detailed incident reports and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting community engagement efforts to promote safety and awareness
• Collaborating with local law enforcement when required

Qualifications for Tactical Security Guard

• Be Authorized to work in Canada
• Must be Use of Force certified with atleast 1 year Tactical security experience
• Must have valid Ontario Security Guard License

• Must have Standard First Aid & CPR Level C certification(WSIB Approved)

• Must have experience working with Vulnerable population

• Must be able to commute to Downtown Toronto with no onsite parking

• Working Knowledge of Criminal Code and Trespass to Property Act enforcement

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism

• Strong documentation and report-writing abilities

• Ability to stand, walk, and patrol for the duration of your shift

• Computer proficiency (MS Office, Google Suite)

• Self-defence, powers of arrest, or EMR training is considered a strong asset

Apply today – this could be more than a job! 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers. If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!

Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have concierge, surveillance and even casual roles available.