Security Solutions

Gone are the days when security guards were only assigned to watch elevators and doors. Today’s commissionaires are trusted everyday, everywhere. In recent years, Commissionaires Ottawa has transformed itself and emerged a Market Leader—channelling the discipline, experience and training of its security professionals into a more diverse range of specialized security services.

Security Guard Services

Serving the private and public sectors: vehicle and foot patrols, access and egress control, Security Operations Centre (SOC) staffing, security escort services, special event security, vehicle and personnel screening (including security x-rays), ATM/ABM technician security, asset tracking and recovery, special courier services, receptionist, complete mailroom services (screening, sorting, and distribution), movie screenings, event response, site security surveys, Post Orders/Work Instructions writing.

Enforcement/Non-core Policing

A cost-effective solution for all levels of government and police agencies: by-law enforcement, parking control, inventory control, police dispatch/radio operator, vehicle dispatch, crime scene security, summons and subpoena services, court clerk or court officer, evidence custodian/evidence control, jail guard/detention services, victim services, administration, reception/front desk management, 24/7 security operations centre (SOC) staffing, lone worker monitoring, identification services (photo ID cards, fingerprinting, etc.). We also provide a wide range of specialized services for military bases and the RCMP.

Mobile Alarm Response/Mobile Patrol

If we see a problem, a hazard or a risk of ANY kind, we investigate and report it. Our 24/7 services include: uniformed presence and marked vehicle to deter crime, regular vehicle and foot patrols, vigilant spotlight checks, careful inspections, prompt alarm response, appropriate and prompt response if a problem is confirmed, liaison with alarm companies or authorities, thorough searches, reporting. In addition to mobile services for businesses, we also provide Home Security Services.

• Digital Fingerprinting

• Background Checks/Employee Screening

• Credit Checks

• Pardon Services

• US Waivers

• Oaths/Affidavits

Our Identification services are provided by accredited security experts, supported by cutting-edge technologies and recognized by police agencies, the RCMP and the Government of Canada. If you want the fastest, most reliable and most efficient results, we offer: digital fingerprinting, traditional ink-and-roll fingerprinting, electronic conversion of ink-and-roll prints to digital format for faster processing, mobile fingerprinting for groups (we come to you), pardon applications (with digital fingerprinting capture), criminal background checks (CPIC or police certificates), mobile background and criminal background checks for groups (we come to you), credit checks, US waivers, oaths, affidavits.

Corporate Security Training (classroom/e-learning)

We have professional, certified trainers who deliver classroom and e-learning training from our state-of-the-art training facility, or they can come to your location. In addition to our proprietary, Ministry-approved Ontario Security Guard Licence training, we also offer the following: Security guard training to the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) standards, First Aid, CPR and defibrillator training, several leadership development training programs for supervisors and specialized training, including defusing crisis situations, dealing with difficult people and use of force training (in conjunction with our external partner).

Corporate Investigations

Protect your physical, personnel, intelligence and financial assets. Our licensed Corporate Investigators have extensive training and background in both domestic/international policing, as well as public/private sector investigations. They specialize in: Interview Techniques, Case Management, Statement Analysis, Preparation of Reports, and Evidence Management. Our Corporate Investigators have a proven strong understanding and deep knowledge of human behaviour and adhere to the philosophy that treating people with civility will generate better investigative results.

Threat Risk Assessments

When you need more than baseline security, our security professionals will identify threats, potential vulnerabilities and residual risks. We adhere to the Harmonized Threat and Risk Assessment Methodology (HRTA) developed by the RCMP.