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CBSA-Tactical Security Supervisor

  • Toronto, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Nov 3, 2026
  • 1 position

$29.29 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
High school
Apply by
Nov 10, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

Lead and supervise tactical security guards at CBSA facilities, assigning posts, coordinating breaks and placements, and overseeing care and control, transports, and other contracted services. Conduct shift briefings and debriefings, provide ongoing support and training, and document performance issues and training gaps while recommending corrective actions.

Job details

CBSA Tactical Security Supervisor Looking to advance your security career and move into an opportunity to work in federal facilities? We are proud to work with the Canada Border Services Agency in providing security professionals at their Specialized facility. If you are looking to take your law enforcement education into the working world, or looking to enter the field of corrections, this opportunity may be your next step. We recognize that diverse teams make us stronger, and we strongly encourage applications from women in the security industry.Why Join Us? Hourly Rate: $29.29/hr Full-time Schedule Uniform Provided at no cost Hands-on Experience working alongside Federal Law Enforcement Officers Career Progression opportunities in law enforcement and security Ongoing Education through GardaWorld Campus Location: M9W 1R9 What does a CBSA Shift Supervisor do? As a CBSA Tactical Security Supervisor, you will lead and manage a team of tactical security guards, ensuring the safety and security of people in federal facilities who are experiencing immigration complications. This role requires vigilance, tactical skill, leadership, and compassion, as you will be working with individuals in vulnerable situations. Leadership & Supervision: Assign guards to their required posts or assignments. Supervise all guards on duty, whether they are providing care and control of individuals at the IHC or satellite offices, conducting transports, or performing other contracted services. Receive shift briefings and debrief guards, ensuring they are up-to-date on procedures or situations within the first 15 minutes of each shift. Provide support, assistance, and ongoing training to all Contractor resources. Identify and document performance deficiencies and potential training gaps, recommending corrective actions as needed. Coordinate guard breaks, meal times, and individual placement according to CBSA guidance. Qualifications to become a CBSA Supervisor Proven experience as a Security Supervisor, managing teams of 10+ guards. 1–3 years of personnel management experience in a unionized environment. Experience in healthcare or vulnerable sector environments is an asset. Valid Ontario Security Guard License. Current First Aid/CPR Certification from a WSIB-recognized provider. This position requires Canadian citizenship or permanent residency due to contractual obligations with our client. High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to pass Public Works Clearance and Vulnerable Sector Check. Minimum 2 years of experience in vulnerable sector security. Minimum 2 years tactical security experience. Leadership skills and ability to manage high-stress environments effectively. Experience in care and control of individuals in law enforcement, court services, hospital, or private security services. This posting is for a position that is currently vacant within the organization Take the Next Step in Your Security Career – Apply Today! SSTORCBSA

What you’ll do

Lead and supervise tactical security guards at CBSA facilities, assigning posts, coordinating breaks and placements, and overseeing care and control, transports, and other contracted services. Conduct shift briefings and debriefings, provide ongoing support and training, and document performance issues and training gaps while recommending corrective actions.

Requirements

Candidates need a valid Ontario Security Guard License, current WSIB-recognized First Aid/CPR certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least two years of vulnerable-sector security and tactical security experience. They must have experience supervising teams of 10 or more guards, personnel management experience in a unionized environment, Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, and the ability to pass Public Works Clearance and a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Benefits

  • Uniform Provided at No Cost
  • Career Progression Opportunities
  • Ongoing Education

Listed skills

  • Training · Preferred
  • Control · Preferred
  • Leadership · Preferred
  • Teams · Preferred
  • CPR · Preferred
  • First Aid · Preferred
  • management · Preferred
  • Leadership skills · Preferred
  • Organization · Preferred
  • safety · Preferred
  • Supervision · Preferred
  • Time · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Security Team Leadership
  • Personnel Management
  • Tactical Security
  • Guard Supervision
  • Shift Briefings and Debriefings
  • Staff Training
  • Performance Management
  • Scheduling and Post Assignments
  • Care and Control of Individuals
  • Transport Coordination
  • High-Stress Environment Management
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Vulnerable Sector Security
  • Law Enforcement Coordination
  • Management
  • Leadership
  • Compassion
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Healthcare Industry Knowledge
  • Security Guard License
  • Public Works

Job areas

  • Security & Safety
  • Management & Leadership
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Security Supervisor
  • Security Guards
  • First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

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