Security guards

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• 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 and check age identification of patrons.

• Screening officers

• Inspect and screen luggage or cargo using equipment or hands

• Perform searches of passengers with tools or by hand

• Monitor and screen passengers through screening checkpoints and other procedures.

• Armoured car guards

• Drive and guard armoured 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

• Recommend security systems such as electronic detection devices and access devices.

• Private investigators

• Conduct investigations to locate missing persons

• Obtain information for use in civil and criminal litigation matters or for other purposes

• May also conduct polygraph tests (integrity surveys) for clients.

• Retail loss prevention officers

• Prevent and detect shoplifting and theft in retail establishments.

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.

• A college diploma in law and security or police technology may be required.

• Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) certification is required for screening officers.