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Security Guards and Related Occupations  (NOC 6651)
Northeast Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

This unit group includes security guards and other related workers who guard property against theft and vandalism, control access to establishments, maintain order and enforce regulations at public events and within establishments. They are employed by private security agencies, retail stores, transportation facilities, residential complexes, educational, financial and health institutions, industrial establishments, cultural establishments, and organizations throughout the private and public sectors.

airport security guard, armoured car guard, bodyguard (except police), bouncer, commissionaire, crossing guard, gate attendant – security, night watchman/woman, preboarding security guard, security guard, security officer.

Workers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Control access to establishments, issue passes and direct visitors to appropriate areas
  • Attend to persons with special needs
  • Patrol assigned areas, on foot or in vehicles, to guard against theft, shoplifting, vandalism and fire
  • Ensure safety of children crossing roads
  • Check age identification of patrons
  • Enforce regulations of an establishment to maintain order and resolve conflicts
  • Operate security control-room equipment to monitor establishment activities
  • Perform security checks of passengers and luggage at airports
  • Drive and guard armoured trucks and deliver cash and valuables to banks, automated teller machines and retail establishments
  • Ensure that establishment safety and emergency procedures are followed, and respond to fire alarms, bomb threats and other emergencies.
  • Follow radio and emergency telephone procedures.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Sudbury, Elliot Lake, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Timmins, Algo, Blind River, Capreol, Cobalt, Englehart, Espanola, Garson Junction, Haileybury, Hearst, Iroquois Falls, Kapuskasing, Kirkland Lake, Mattawa, New Liskeard, Nickel Centre, Parry Sound, Powassan, Temiskaming Shores, Thessalon, Valley East, Blezard Valley, Carol Richard Park, Connaught Hill, Dowling, Elmview, Finntown, Flake, Guilletville, Hanmer, Laurentien, Levack, Lively, McCrea Heights, Naughton, Parkwood, Pinecrest, Porcupine, Pottsville, South Porcupine, Val Caron, Val Therese

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Outlook & Prospects for Security Guards and Related Occupations in Northeast Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Provincial Employment Potential Information

The following table identifies employment conditions within Ontario.

Table on the employment potential for Security Guards and Related Occupations in Northeast Region as well as in the rest of the Ontario.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula Region N/A N/A
Kingston - Pembroke Region N/A N/A
Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region N/A N/A
London Region N/A N/A
Muskoka-Kawarthas Region N/A N/A
Northeast Region Fair 2010-11-08
Northwest Region Fair 2010-07-19
Ottawa Region Good 2012-02-14
Stratford--Bruce Peninsula Region N/A N/A
Toronto Region Good 2010-02-24
Windsor-Sarnia Region Fair 2010-10-12

Additional Provincial Prospects

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