One platform for on-demand security — book, work, manage.
Clients book licensed guards in seconds with Guardy. Guards find flexible, well-paid shifts with Boots Guard. Security companies run everything on the BootsERP dashboard.
Guardy — Hire Security Guards
Book licensed, background-checked security guards on demand for your event, home, or business. No calls, no contracts — professional protection starting at $25/hour with secure in-app payments.
- Instant booking — schedule a guard for any need in under a minute
- Real-time tracking — live location, patrol progress and shift updates
- Detailed shift reports — time-stamped summaries and incident logs after every booking
- Licensed & verified — every guard is trained, licensed and background-checked
- Transparent pricing — pay as you go, no hidden fees, no setup costs
How booking works
From download to detailed report — the entire process is designed for convenience and peace of mind. No paperwork required.
Download & sign up
Get Guardy and create your account in seconds. Quick registration with email or phone — no lengthy forms.
Book your guard
Choose the service, location, date and duration. See upfront pricing and confirm in one tap.
Track in real time
Follow your guard's check-ins, live location and patrol activity directly from the app.
Get your report
Receive a time-stamped shift summary with incident logs after every booking, stored securely in your account.
Professional security for every need
Comprehensive security solutions tailored to your specific needs — from events to residential and commercial protection.
Residential Security
24/7 property patrols, vacation and travel security, night patrols, alarm response and perimeter checks for homeowners and property managers.
Commercial Security
Asset protection, employee and customer safety, access control and after-hours monitoring for offices, warehouses and growing businesses.
Retail Security
Loss prevention, theft deterrence, shoplifting response and customer safety for storefronts and shopping environments.
Industrial & Construction
Equipment and material protection, site perimeter monitoring, gate security and access control for construction sites and vacant properties.
Event Security
Crowd management, access control, VIP protection and emergency response for weddings, concerts, festivals and corporate events.
Mobile Patrol & Alarm Response
Fast-response mobile units for emergencies — alarm verification, incident management and scheduled mobile patrols.
Trusted by thousands
What real customers say about their experience.
"Booked a guard for my wedding in less than 5 minutes — professional and friendly! The real-time tracking gave me peace of mind throughout the entire event."
"I feel safer knowing I can call security with just one tap. The guard was punctual, professional, and provided detailed reports after each patrol."
"Great value. Real-time updates and full reports give me peace of mind. No more worrying about my store's security during off-hours."
Boots Guard — Security Jobs
Your gateway to security guard jobs across Ontario. Work on your own schedule, earn up to $30/hr, connect with 50+ security agencies and grow your career with 24/7 supervisor support.
- Flexible scheduling — book shifts in advance or accept same-day work
- Earn up to $30/hr — alarm response pays a premium for arrival within 30 minutes
- Full & part-time — regular employment plus extra shifts when you want them
- 24/7 supervisor support — guided onboarding from sign-up to your first shift
- Benefits & perks — group discounts on mobile plans, insurance and more
Start working in four steps
You must be 18+, eligible to work in Canada, and hold a valid Ontario security guard licence.
Sign up
Download Boots Guard, create your profile and upload your security guard licence.
Get verified
We confirm your licence and eligibility, then guide you through onboarding to your first shift.
Pick your shifts
Schedule shifts in advance, grab same-day work, or accept alarm response calls paying up to $30/hr.
Get paid
Complete the shift, file your report in the app, and get paid for every hour worked.
Your agency, powered by BootsERP
Run your own security company on the same platform behind Guardy and Boots Guard. We tailor BootsERP to how your agency operates — your sites, your rates, your reports, your brand.
- Custom report templates — build the exact incident, patrol and site reports your clients require
- Your rate lists & billing rules — configurable rates per site, shift type and client, with automatic invoicing
- Multi-site, multi-team — geofenced sites, group shifts and org-level access control built in
- White-glove onboarding — we import your guards, clients and sites in bulk and train your team
- Dedicated support — direct line to our team for custom workflows and integrations
Run your whole operation on BootsERP
Scheduling, live GPS tracking, payroll, invoicing and compliance — everything a modern security agency needs, in one dashboard.
Shift scheduling
Plan single, group and recurring shifts. Guards apply, accept and check in from their phones.
Live GPS tracking
Real-time guard locations, geofenced sites and automatic patrol heartbeat monitoring.
Payroll & invoicing
Automatic payroll from completed shifts and client invoices generated per booking.
Reports & compliance
Custom report templates, document expiry tracking and a full audit trail out of the box.
Guard & client CRM
Onboard guards in bulk, manage client sites and keep every contact in one place.
Real-time sync
Live updates push shifts, documents and payroll changes to every device instantly.
Available across Ontario
Professional security services across Ontario's major cities and communities — and expanding regularly.
Don't see your area? Contact us — we're expanding our coverage regularly.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a guard?
Pricing starts at $25/hour for residential and general security, $28/hour for commercial, $30/hour for retail, $32/hour for industrial and construction sites, and $35/hour for events. No hidden fees, no setup costs — you pay as you go with secure in-app payments.
Are the guards licensed and insured?
Yes. Every guard on the platform holds a valid Ontario security guard licence, is background-checked and trained. Bookings are covered by $2M liability insurance.
How fast can I get a guard?
Booking takes under a minute in the Guardy app. Depending on availability in your area, guards can be dispatched same-day — and alarm response units are incentivized to arrive within 30 minutes.
Do I need a contract?
No. Guardy is fully on-demand — book a guard for a single evening or set up recurring coverage. There are no long-term commitments and you can cancel anytime.
What do I need to work as a guard?
You must be 18 or over, eligible to work in Canada, and hold a valid Ontario security guard licence. Download Boots Guard, complete onboarding, and our team guides you through to your first shift with 24/7 supervisor support.
How much can guards earn?
Guards earn competitive hourly rates with alarm response shifts paying up to $30/hr. You choose your own schedule — book shifts in advance, accept same-day work, and pick up extra hours whenever you want.
What is the BootsERP dashboard?
BootsERP is the management platform behind the apps. Security companies use it for shift scheduling, live GPS tracking, payroll, invoicing, guard onboarding, report templates and compliance — all in one place at app.bootserp.com.
Get the apps
Whether you need protection or you provide it — there's a Boots app for you. Free download, available on iOS and Android.