Security guard

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Retail service establishment
• Various locations
• Construction site
• Hotel, motel, resort
• Private security agency
• Public event
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre
• School or educational institution/establishment
• Shopping centre or mall

Responsibilities

Tasks

• May be required to appear in court as witness
• Produce reports
• Enforce regulations to maintain order and resolve conflicts and to monitor establishment activities
• Operate security control room equipment
• Patrol assigned areas
• Prevent and detect shoplifting and theft in retail establishments

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• Security Guard License

Experience and specialization

Type of experience

• Corporate building security
• Preparation of information (evidence) reports
• Process serving
• Retail loss prevention

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses not paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Positive attitude

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits