Security guard services from NorthGuard
NorthGuard provides security guard services for businesses and properties across Toronto, the GTA and Hamilton. Our guards are licensed in Ontario, CPR and First Aid certified, and experienced in the kind of site you run, from retail floors to loading docks.
Good security guard services do more than deter. A professional guard controls access, spots problems early, deals with people calmly, and documents what happens so you are never left guessing. That is the standard we hold every NorthGuard guard to.
What is included
Every post is set up around your site. These are the duties clients ask for most.
- Access controlChecking IDs, signing in visitors and contractors, and keeping restricted areas restricted.
- Theft and loss preventionA visible, alert presence that discourages shoplifting, internal theft and break ins.
- Foot patrolsRegular rounds of the building, parking areas and perimeter, inside and out.
- Incident responseGuards handle disturbances, trespassers and emergencies, and contact police or EMS when needed.
- Medical first responseCPR and First Aid certified guards who can help an injured person right away.
- Incident documentationClear written notes on anything unusual, passed to you so you can act on it.
Who books this service
Offices and commercial buildings
Lobby and floor coverage, after hours checks and contractor access.
Retail and shopping plazas
Loss prevention, customer safety and opening and closing support.
Warehouses and industrial sites
Gatehouse, yard and dock security, day and night.
Licensed, CPR certified guards on every post
Our security guard services are only as good as the people delivering them. That is why every guard meets the same standard.
- Ontario licensedEvery guard holds a valid Ontario security guard licence under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act.
- CPR and First Aid certifiedGuards can act in the first critical minutes of a medical emergency until paramedics arrive.
- Skilled and experiencedWe match guards to the post, whether that is a busy lobby, a crowded venue or an empty yard at 3 a.m.
- Professional and uniformedCalm, courteous and clearly visible, so your site looks protected and your visitors feel welcome.
How booking works
Tell us about the site
Send the address, the hours you need covered and anything that worries you. The quote form takes about a minute.
Get a clear plan and quote
We recommend the right coverage, from a single guard to a full rotation, and send a written quote with no obligation.
Guards on post
Your licensed, CPR and First Aid certified guards arrive briefed on your site rules, contacts and priorities.
Available across the GTA and Hamilton
We provide security guard services in all of these cities. Choose yours for local details.
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View serviceSecurity guard services: common questions
What do your security guard services include?
Every post is built around your site, but typically includes access control, patrols, loss prevention, incident response and documentation. We write the duties down with you before the first shift.
Can I get security guard services for nights and weekends only?
Yes. Many clients only need guards outside business hours. We schedule coverage for exactly the hours you need.
Are your guards armed?
No. Private security guards in Ontario are unarmed. Our guards rely on presence, training, communication and quick contact with police when needed.