Description
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 private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.
Job Titles
- Airport security guard
- Armed security guard
- Bodyguard (except police)
- Screening officer
Main 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.
Workplaces
- Businesses
- Educational, cultural, financial and health institutions
- Industrial organizations
- Investigation service companies
- Organizations throughout the private and public sectors
- Public and private security agencies
- Residential complexes
- Retail establishments
- Self-employment
- Transportation facilities
Skills
- Persuading
- Coordinating
- Decision Making
- Learning and Teaching Strategies
- Monitoring
Abilities
- Explosive Strength
- Night Vision
- Peripheral Vision
- Sound Localization
- Trunk Strength
Personal Attributes
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Stress Tolerance
- Active Learning
- Adaptability
Similar Occupations
- Correctional service officers (43201)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be Moderate for security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Depending on the specific job, this occupation may have irregular working hours, difficult working conditions, or potentially hostile environments. It includes roles such as the monitoring of shops, surveillance of businesses, hotels and buildings, protection of individuals in various forms, and bodyguard services. A license may be required for some positions, as would access to transportation.
Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
- Security guards and related security service occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 61%
- Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 486, 487, 493): 7%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 80% compared to 83% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
- 52% of security guards and related security service occupations work all year, while 48% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of security guards and related security service occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 75% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 25% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 25% compared to 17% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 21% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: 6% compared to 14% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $17.00 | $18.00 | $25.85 |
| Canada | $16.55 | $21.00 | $31.45 |
Training
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