Tactical Security Guard — On-Call Floaters

Step into a high-impact role where every shift is different. As a On-Call Tactical Security Guard Floater with iGuard360°, you'll be the trusted problem-solver who keeps people and properties safe across multiple sites, jumping in where you're needed most and representing our brand with confidence and professionalism.

What we offer:

  • Variety & flexibility: New environments, teams, and challenges no two days the same.
  • Career growth: Real opportunities for internal advancement; build broad site experience fast.
  • We invest in you: Paid training, uniforms provided, free uniform after 1 year of commitment, and benefits after 3 months (Extended Health, Dental).

What you will do:

  • Be a visible, professional deterrent lead with customer service and a calm presence.
  • Detect & respond to suspicious activity; prevent loss via proactive patrols and observation.
  • Manage access control (IDs, passes); prevent tailgating/piggybacking.
  • Conduct regular foot patrols and targeted checks of high-risk areas.
  • Enforce the Trespass to Property Act (Ontario), the Criminal Code of Canada, and site rules.
  • Respond to alarms/incidents per post orders; secure premises.
  • Produce clear, timely incident and daily reports in our online systems.
  • Maintain professional appearance and deportment at all times.

What you bring:

  • High personal integrity and excellent communication (written & verbal).
  • Customer-service mindset with confident, respectful enforcement.
  • Strong situational awareness, multitasking, and problem-solving.

Education / Experience:

  • Prior security experience (residential, retail, mobile, events).
  • First Aid/CPR (Level C), Use of Force/Handcuffing, or related training.
  • Police Foundations / Law & Security studies (completed or in progress).
  • Ontario G driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Must-haves:

  • Valid Ontario Security Guard Licence
  • Reliable punctuality and readiness for evenings/overnights/weekends as needed
  • Ability to travel across the the Greater Toronto Area for assignments

Job Types: Full-time, Casual

Pay: $17.20-$17.70 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care

Application question(s):

  • What is your general weekly availability (days/evenings/nights)?
  • Are you comfortable accepting same-day or next-day assignments across the coverage area?
  • Have you ever worked a multi-site floater/relief role?
  • Can you commit to professional appearance and deportment (uniform standards, no visible earbuds, etc.) at all times?
  • Are you able to stand/walk outdoors for up to 8–12 hours and work in all weather?
  • Are you available for evenings, overnights, weekends, and short-notice call-ins?
  • Are you able to travel across the the Greater Toronto Area for assignments?

Experience:

  • Security: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • CPR Certification (required)
  • Ontario Security Guard Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...