Summary Security Agent in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as a security agent. The following information is applicable to all Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410).
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.
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Requirements
High school or specific training
This occupation usually requires a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training.
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Wages
$18.64/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
460 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Competencies
- Persuading
- Coordinating
- Monitoring
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
- Operation and Control
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