Is it true that I absolutely need military/law enforcement experience to get ahead/make bank in this industry?

I currently work as a security guard at a major commercial centre in downtown Toronto, Canada. This is a hands-on site, so my job requires me to carry handcuffs, a baton and bullet-proof vest. I enjoy the work.

Keeping that in mind, largely due to my mental health history, I am uncertain if I’ll be a suitable fit for either policing or the military. Is there any way I can still make security a viable career?