NOC 64410 — Security guards and related security service occupations

TEER 4 · Labour (on-the-job training) · Not eligible for Express Entry (CEC/FSWP)

Security guards and workers in related security service occupations guard and implement security measures to protect property against theft, vandalism and fire; to control access to establishments; to maintain order and enforce regulations at public events and within establishments; to perform screening of passengers, luggage or cargo; to conduct private investigations for clients or employers and to provide other protective services not elsewhere classified. They are employed by public or private security agencies, residential complexes, educational, cultural, financial and health institutions, retail establishments, investigation service companies, transportation facilities, and organizations throughout the public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.

Main duties

Security guards and related security service occupations

Control access to establishments, operate security control-room equipment and patrol assigned areas to guard against theft, vandalism and fire
Enforce regulations to maintain order and resolve conflicts and to monitor establishment activities
Ensure safety and emergency procedures are followed
Issue passes and direct visitors to appropriate areas and check age identification of patrons.

Screening officers

Inspect and screen luggage or cargo using equipment or hands
Perform searches of passengers with tools or by hand
Monitor and screen passengers through screening checkpoints and other procedures.

Armoured car guards

Drive and guard armoured trucks, pick-up and deliver cash and valuables to banks, automated teller machines and retail establishments.

Corporate security officers

Investigate unlawful acts of employees or patrons of establishments
Recomend security systems such as electronic detection devices and access devices.

Private investigators

Conduct investigations to locate missing persons
Obtain information for use in civil and criminal litigation matters or for other purposes
May also conduct polygraph tests (integrity surveys) for clients.

Retail loss prevention officers

Prevent and detect shoplifting and theft in retail establishments.

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