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Security Guard

  • Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Canada

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Company Description Onyx Guard Services. is a full-service investigation and security company operating across Ontario, Canada. Established in 2014, the organization has extensive experience delivering professional surveillance, fraud investigations, undercover operations, loss prevention, and security services. The company supports a wide range of clients, helping them protect people, property, and assets through tailored security solutions. Team members work in a professional environment with a focus on integrity, reliability, and client service, offering opportunities to build a long-term career in the security field.

Role Description The Security Guard role is a full-time, on-site position based in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada. In this role, the Security Guard will monitor premises, conduct regular patrols, and maintain a visible security presence to deter theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access. Daily tasks include controlling access points, verifying identification, responding to alarms and incidents, completing incident and shift reports, and liaising with clients, visitors, and local authorities when necessary. The Security Guard will also support loss prevention activities, follow company and site-specific procedures, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This role requires consistent professionalism, situational awareness, and the ability to remain calm and effective in both routine and emergency situations.

Qualifications

  • Strong Interpersonal Skills and Customer Service abilities to interact professionally with clients, visitors, and team members.
  • Experience or training in Physical Security and Private Security practices, including patrolling, access control, and incident response.
  • Understanding of Personnel Security principles, such as identity verification and safeguarding confidential information.
  • Valid provincial security guard license (or eligibility to obtain one) and knowledge of relevant security regulations and legislation.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, respond quickly in emergencies, and work various shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Strong observational skills, attention to detail, and report writing capabilities for clear and accurate incident documentation.
  • Reliable transportation to sites within the Greater Toronto Area and flexibility to work at different client locations.
  • Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or a related field is an asset; additional training or certifications in first aid/CPR are beneficial.
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Responsibilities

Monitor and patrol client premises, control access, respond to alarms and incidents, and maintain a visible security presence to deter theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access. Document incidents and shifts, support loss prevention, follow site procedures and legal requirements, and communicate with clients, visitors, and authorities as needed.

Requirements

Applicants need a valid provincial security guard license or eligibility to obtain one, knowledge of security practices and regulations, and strong observation, communication, and report-writing skills. They must be able to work varied shifts, remain effective in emergencies, travel reliably to sites across the Greater Toronto Area, and meet the physical demands of extended standing and walking.

Skills

  • Patrolling
  • Access Control
  • Incident Response
  • Identity Verification
  • Loss Prevention
  • Surveillance
  • Physical Security
  • Private Security
  • Personnel Security
  • Customer Service
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Observation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Report Writing
  • Emergency Response
  • Knowledge of Security Regulations

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Categories

  • Security & Safety
  • Customer Service & Support

Keywords

  • Security Guard
  • Security License
  • Physical Security
  • Private Security
  • Personnel Security
  • Patrolling
  • Access Control
  • Identity Verification
  • Incident Response
  • Alarm Response
  • Loss Prevention
  • Surveillance
  • Incident Reports
  • Shift Reports
  • Security Regulations
  • Emergency Response
  • First Aid
  • CPR
  • Client Service
  • Greater Toronto Area

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