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Security Guards and Related Security Service Occupations NOC 64410 Jobs In-Demand
Strathmore, Canada | Posted on 03/13/2025
- NOC Code NOC 64410 - Security guards and related security service occupations
- Date Opened 03/13/2025
- Job Type Full time
- Work Experience 1-3 years
- Industry Security and Surveillance
- City Strathmore
- State/Province Alberta
- Country Canada
Job Description
- Security guards 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, check age identification of patrons, and perform security checks of passengers and luggage at airports.
- Armored car guards drive and guard armored 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 and recommend security systems such as electronic detection devices and access devices.
- Private investigators conduct investigations to locate missing persons and obtain information for use in civil and criminal litigation matters or for other purposes; they may also conduct polygraph tests (integrity surveys) for clients.
- Retail loss prevention officers prevent and detect shoplifting and theft in retail establishments.
- Remove trespassers or unwanted individuals from the property.
- Contact the relevant authorities if a crime is committed or an accident occurs.
- Report to supervisors on a regular basis.
- Record any suspicious activities to the supervisor.
- 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, check age identification of patrons, and perform security checks of passengers and luggage at airports.
- Investigate unlawful acts of employees or patrons of establishments.
- Recommend security systems such as electronic detection devices and access devices.
- Conduct investigations to locate missing persons.
- Obtain information for use in civil and criminal litigation matters or for other purposes.
Requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- A college diploma in law and security or police technology may be required.
- Training is provided for airport security guards and establishment‑specific training may be provided for security occupations in this unit group.
- Security guards carrying firearms require a license.
- Armored car drivers require a Valid Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) and a Firearms Acquisition Certificate (FAC) for both restricted and non‑restricted firearms.
- In Quebec, a permit issued by the Sûreté du Québec is required to work as a private detective or security officer.
- Corporate security officers may require experience as a police officer.
- Private investigators require provincial licensures.
- Responsible beverage service certification is usually required for security staff in establishments serving alcoholic beverages.
- Basic first aid skills would be advantageous.
- Physical strength and fitness.
- Prior experience as a Security Guard would be advantageous.
Terms of Employment
- Full Time
- Permanent Position
- 40 hours a week
Required Years of Experience: 1-2 Years of experience
Salary: $17.46 - $27.00 per hour