Security guard

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
• Cruise ship

Tasks

• Assist clients / guests with special needs
• May be required to appear in court as witness
• Produce reports
• Check age identification of patrons
• 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
• Plan for traffic and crowd control and security

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Type of experience

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Bondable
• 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
• 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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• Will train

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits