The first step in joining the City’s Corporate Security team is to apply via the City’s job portal. Once you have applied, find out more about next steps and what to expect at recruitment events below.
Applicants who are selected to proceed will be contacted to complete a written assessment. Note that only the applicants who have already applied, are selected, and pass this step will be contacted to attend an in-person hiring event.
In-person recruitment events take place at various locations operated by the City of Toronto. The recruitment event offers a chance to meet and interact with Corporate Security staff in a team environment while completing the required assessments.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled start time. Applicants must check in and provide proof of a valid Ontario Guard License. Please register with the same legal name and email address that you used in your City of Toronto application.
Role playing exercise to see how you react in security related incidents.
Applicants will be assessed on their ability to use security equipment, such as a baton and handcuffs. The assessment will measure your physical performance and ability to safely deploy the equipment and follow instructions.
Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available. The fitness assessment is a bona fide job requirement meaning it is required to do your work safely, however, should an applicant require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make that known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.
If you were successful in the previous stages, you will be invited for an in-person interview. In-person interviews may take place on the same day as in-person hiring events or be scheduled for later dates via online meeting.
A minimum of three professional references are required. Please make every effort to communicate with your references to respond to Corporate Security Teams’ emails and calls promptly and mention that they will be required to participate in a live video or audio call with a recruiter. If one of your references does not respond, the applicant will be asked to provide additional references. If your reference is unable to participate in a video call, please find a different reference that will be willing to participate.
Note that your professional references can only be a present and former management or supervisory person who has worked closely with you, directly observed your work performance, and was responsible for assigning you work within the last seven years, as well as evaluating your performance, including providing you corrective measures. Close family, friends, coworkers, classmates, and professors cannot serve as work references for these positions.
Successful applicants accept and return the signed job offer to the City.
Successful applicants are required to attend training Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participation may be required on the weekends if there is an operational need to expedite the training. All days must be attended.