Guard, security

Work setting

• Retail service establishment
• Various locations
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Hotel, motel, resort
• Public event
• Recreational or cultural centre
• Shopping centre or mall
• Office building

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Recommend security systems
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Produce reports
• Enforce regulations to maintain order and resolve conflicts and to monitor establishment activities
• Patrol assigned areas

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate
• Security Guard License

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Sitting
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Positive attitude