64410

Security guards and related security service occupations

TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training

Express Entry skill level: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Sales & service

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Definition

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 public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.

Main duties

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.

Example job titles

•alarm investigator
•armoured car guard
•bodyguard (except police)
•commissionaire
•corporate security officer
•house detective
•night guard
•postal inspection officer

Overview

NOC 64410 classifies Security guards and related security service occupations under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. Designated as a TEER 4 occupation, this category encompasses individuals who guard private or public property, control access to establishments, maintain order, and enforce regulations to prevent theft, vandalism, and other unlawful activities. Common employers include private security agencies, industrial plants, retail stores, hospitals, and public institutions.

From a Canadian immigration perspective, because NOC 64410 is classified under TEER 4, it is not directly eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) within the Express Entry system. However, candidates can pursue Canadian permanent residency through specific Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams tailored for intermediate-skilled workers, the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or other pilot programs. Employment requirements generally include completion of secondary school, and most provinces and territories strictly require a valid provincial security guard license.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional legal or immigration advice. For official and updated guidelines, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated Canadian immigration professional.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.