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64410.01 – Security guards

Security guards guard property against theft and vandalism, control access to establishments, maintain order and enforce regulations at public events and within organizations or areas.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Airport security guard
  • Armed security guard
  • Bodyguard (except police)
  • Screening officer

Core competencies

  • Negotiating and Persuading to de-escalate situations and reach peaceful resolutions without the need for physical intervention
  • Oral Communication: Active Listening to understand the concerns and needs of individuals, whether they are visitors, employees or others
  • Trunk Strength to maintain stability while standing for long periods or moving through various terrains and environments
  • Explosive Strength to respond with the necessary force and speed to neutralize threats or protect individuals
  • Collaboration to share important information and updates about potential threats or security breaches with other guards or relevant departments
  • Knowledge in Public Safety and Security to understand principles of public safety and security to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities, and take appropriate measures to prevent incidents

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • 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.

Additional information

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Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Correctional service officers (43201)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

6 – Sales and service occupations

TEER

4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Major group

64 – Sales and service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations

Sub-major group

644 – Occupations in customer, information and protective services

Minor group

6441 – Security guards and related security service occupations

Unit group

64410 – Security guards and related security service occupations

Occupational profile

64410.01 – Security guards

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