Uniformed security guards
PSISA-licensed guards for offices, condos, retail, healthcare, construction and events across the GTA.
Toronto · GTA · PSISA licensed agency
Security Agency Toronto
An Ontario-licensed security agency delivering PSISA-licensed guards, mobile patrols, event security and executive protection across Toronto and the GTA — backed by 24/7 dispatch and $5M in liability coverage.
Call our Toronto team416-588-0180- PSISA licence #30000230
- $5M Insurance
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Why Toronto businesses need real security
Hiring a security agency in Toronto is first a regulatory question. Under Ontario's Private Security and Investigative Services Act (PSISA), only an entity holding a valid agency licence from the Ministry of the Solicitor General is legally allowed to provide security services for hire in this province. The Toronto market is full of brokers, freelancers and out-of-province operators selling security work without the licensing required — and the legal exposure ends up sitting with the client. Vision Security is a fully licensed Ontario security agency, and we make our PSISA agency licence number available to clients on request.
Beyond licensing, what separates a strong Toronto agency from a weak one is operational depth: real PSISA-licensed guards on every shift, real insurance coverage at the limits Toronto property owners and event producers actually need, real supervisors who do real site visits, and real dispatch staffed in the GTA — not an answering service. Most prospects come to us after their previous agency under-delivered: a guard who didn't show, a guard who couldn't communicate calmly, a supervisor who never returned the call, or a monthly invoice with no monthly report behind it.
We work with property managers, REITs, developers, event producers, retailers, condo corporations and corporate clients across Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Pickering, Ajax, Oakville and Burlington. Vision Security operates a single quality standard across every site we run — Toronto downtown, Pearson-area logistics, Scarborough industrial, Mississauga retail or Vaughan condo developments.
What's included
Mobile patrol & alarm response
Marked Vision Security vehicles patrolling commercial properties, construction sites and condo developments with GPS-verified check-ins and 24/7 alarm response.
Event security operations
Crowd management, access control, VIP escort and credential checks for festivals, concerts, conferences and weddings across Toronto venues.
Construction site security
Theft, vandalism and trespass prevention for active and dormant construction sites — overnight, weekend and shutdown coverage.
Concierge & residential security
Hospitality-grade lobby officers for high-end Toronto condos and corporate buildings — visitor management, package handling, after-hours access.
Executive protection
Discreet PSISA-licensed close protection details for executives, public figures, family offices and visiting principals across the GTA.
Loss prevention & retail
Plain-clothes and uniformed loss prevention officers for retail and shopping centres in Toronto, Mississauga and Vaughan, with police liaison.
24/7 emergency coverage
Last-minute coverage for fires, floods, evictions, post-incident scenes and overnight standbys — dispatched from our GTA command, with a guard on site typically within 4 hours.
Industries we serve
Commercial real estate & REITs
Office towers, retail plazas and mixed-use buildings across the Financial District, Liberty Village, North York and Mississauga.
Residential & condo corporations
Luxury condos in King West, Yorkville, Liberty Village, Distillery District and Etobicoke waterfront — concierge desks, garage patrols, package management.
Construction & development
From single-site theft control to multi-site portfolios across the GTA — overnight, weekend and shutdown coverage.
Event production & venues
Festivals, concerts, galas, weddings and brand activations at Scotiabank Arena, Rogers Centre, Roy Thomson Hall, MTCC and city-wide venues.
Retail & loss prevention
Plain-clothes and uniformed officers for malls, big-box retail and flagship stores across the GTA.
Healthcare & education
Hospitals, long-term care, universities and private schools needing trained, sensitive security presence.
Industrial & logistics
Warehouses, distribution centres and freight yards in Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan and Scarborough.
Government & institutional
Federal, provincial and municipal buildings, museums and cultural institutions across Toronto.
Toronto neighbourhoods & areas served
- Downtown Toronto & Financial District
- King West & Entertainment District
- Yorkville & Bloor-Yonge
- Midtown Toronto
- North York
- Scarborough
- Etobicoke
- East York & The Beaches
- Liberty Village
- Distillery District
- Mississauga
- Brampton
- Vaughan & Concord
- Markham & Richmond Hill
- Oakville & Burlington
- Pickering & Ajax
Licensing & compliance
Vision Security holds a valid agency licence under Ontario's Private Security and Investigative Services Act (PSISA), issued by the Ministry of the Solicitor General. Every individual guard holds an active PSISA security guard licence. Supervisors hold the additional supervisor designation where applicable. We provide our agency licence number and individual guard licence numbers to clients on request — and many corporate compliance teams now require this before contracting.
Insurance & trust
Vision Security carries $5,000,000 commercial general liability and full WSIB workers' compensation coverage in Ontario. Certificates of insurance naming your property, event or corporate entity are issued within one business day. Higher limits and additional-insured endorsements are available on request.
Emergency availability
Urgent staffing: Typically within 4 hours anywhere in the GTA
Our 24/7 dispatch is staffed in the GTA. When something goes wrong on a site after hours, a real supervisor answers, opens a ticket and dispatches the closest team. We keep on-call rosters specifically for short-notice fire watches, post-incident standbys, eviction support and emergency event coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vision Security a fully licensed security agency in Ontario?
Yes. We hold a valid agency licence under PSISA issued by the Ministry of the Solicitor General. Every guard holds an active PSISA security guard licence. We provide licence numbers to clients on request.
What's the difference between a security agency and a security company in Ontario?
Legally, PSISA regulates both under one licence class — 'agency.' The terms 'security agency' and 'security company' are used interchangeably in the Toronto market. What actually differs between providers is licence count, insurance limits, training depth and operational supervision — which is what you should compare when shortlisting.
Can you handle multi-site portfolios across the GTA?
Yes. We service property management portfolios across Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Oakville, Burlington, Pickering and Ajax with consolidated reporting, a single account manager, named site supervisors per cluster and combined invoicing.
How quickly can your security agency deploy guards?
Planned coverage starts typically 24–48 hours after signing. For genuine emergencies, a licensed guard is on site typically within 4 hours anywhere in the GTA.
What insurance does your agency carry?
$5,000,000 commercial general liability plus full WSIB coverage in Ontario. Certificates naming your event, property or corporate entity are issued within one business day.
Do you cover Mississauga, Brampton and the rest of the GTA?
Yes. We cover the full GTA: Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Burlington, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and surrounding areas.
Can you take over a contract from another agency?
Yes. We routinely transition contracts within days from agencies that have under-performed. Send us the address list, current shift schedule and the issues you've experienced.
How much does a security agency cost in Toronto?
Hourly rates in Toronto typically range from $26 to $55 per guard hour depending on licensing class, post type, training requirements, shift length and notice. Rates under $22/hour usually mean PSISA training, insurance or supervision is being skipped — beware of unlicensed brokers.
Security guard cost by city — what to expect
Hourly rates vary by province, post type, training requirements and how much notice you give. Below is the realistic range we see in 2025 for unarmed licensed guards on standard posts. Treat anything well below these as a red flag.
CityHourly range (CAD)What drives the high end
Montréal$28–$55BSP licensing, bilingual posts, high-end concierge, hospitals
Toronto / GTA$26–$52PSISA training, executive concierge, hospital, hospitality
Ottawa$26–$55Bilingual federal posts, security clearances, embassy work
Québec City$28–$50BSP licensing, festival-season demand, hospital posts
Laval$28–$48BSP licensing, retail and condo concierge, mall posts
Niagara Falls$26–$48Hospitality, casino-adjacent, peak tourism season
If a quote is well under the low end, ask to see the agency's licence number, insurance certificate and training records before contracting. Cheap usually means cut corners somewhere.
The risk of hiring the cheapest security agency
When a bid comes in well below market, the savings are usually being generated somewhere illegitimate. The most common shortcuts:
- Unlicensed guards. Officers without active provincial licences working under another guard's name. If anything goes wrong on site, the legal liability lands on the client.
- Insurance gaps. COIs that look real but expire mid-contract, or commercial general liability limits well below what a prudent property owner would accept.
- No supervision. No site visits, no log reviews, no named supervisor. Officers go ungoverned and post orders quietly stop being followed.
- Cash-only payroll. Officers paid under-the-table without WSIB or CNESST coverage — illegal and a direct liability transfer to the client if an officer is injured.
- National call-centre dispatch. Overnight calls go to a generic answering service that just takes a message. By the time anyone responds, the situation has escalated.
Ask any agency for: agency licence number, $5M COI naming you, training records, supervisor schedule and a 24/7 dispatch number that rings to a real person. If they can't produce all five, walk away.
Other security services in Toronto
Work with a fully licensed Toronto security agency
Send us the site, the hours and what you need protected. You'll get a written security program and quote within 24 hours — backed by PSISA licensing, $5M in insurance and 24/7 GTA dispatch.
Call our Toronto team416-588-0180