Security Guard Professionals

Join the Front Line of Security Excellence!

Location: Ottawa

Positions: Security Guard Professionals (Various Positions)

Availability: Full-Time | Rotating Shifts (Days, Evenings, Overnights, Weekends, Holidays)

Join Commissionaires Ottawa and build a career that truly matters.

We offer meaningful opportunities where you can grow your skills, gain valuable experience, and make a real difference in your community. Whether you’re starting fresh, changing career paths, or building your professional portfolio — we’ll help you succeed every step of the way.

What You’ll Do

As a professional Security Guard, you’ll safeguard people, places, and assets at some of Canada’s most important institutions. Positions include:

• Patrollers & Escorts
• Access Control Officers
• Security Control Room Operators
• Console Operators
• Mobile Patrol Operators
• Dispatchers
• Site Supervisors

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all job, you’ll work in dynamic environments, mastering real-world problem-solving and communication skills that go beyond the desk.

Who Thrives Here

We’re looking for service-driven individuals who:

• Excel at communication and customer service
• Want a role with variety (no two days are the same!)
• Value professionalism and teamwork
• Thrive both independently and within a team setting
• Demonstrate sound judgment, follow procedures with confidence, and document actions clearly and professionally
• Can make solid decisions under pressure

Must-Haves

• Availability for rotating shifts (days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• Strong computer skills
• Two pieces of valid Canadian government-issued photo ID (excluding health cards)

Nice to Haves

• Availability for rotating shifts (days, with focus on evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance from PSPC
• Strong computer skills
• Two pieces of valid Canadian government-issued photo ID (excluding health cards). IDs are necessary to initiate your security clearance applications, as well as obtain your provincial security guard licence
• Valid provincial Security Guard Licence
• Bilingual (English/French)
• Use of Force Certification
• Veteran status or Police Foundations Program

What’s in It For You

We don’t just hire people, we invest in them.

• Career growth: Clear advancement paths into specialized roles
• Training & development: Industry certified training, second-language subsidies, and access to our curated course catalogue
• Benefits & support: Competitive pay, paid vacation, health benefits, and RRSP matching
• Recognition & rewards: Referral bonuses, service awards, and opportunities for growth and advancement
• Purpose: Be part of a team making a difference in national security & public safety

About Us

We deliver service that inspires trust—redefining excellence and creating lasting impact for all Canadians.

For more than 100 years, Commissionaires Ottawa has been Canada’s most trusted name in full-spectrum front-line security. As a not-for-profit, we reinvest in our people, offering structured support, professional growth, and a mission-driven environment.

We are deeply committed to our people. Our team includes veterans, public safety professionals, and citizens from all walks of life who are drawn to purposeful careers in community protection. We provide the tools, training, structure, and support needed to thrive in a disciplined, values-driven environment.

Ready to Start a Career That Matters?

Be part of something greater. Serve your community. Make a difference every day.

Apply today:

[email protected]

Please be sure to indicate that you are applying for Ottawa.