Security Guard

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.

Education: High School Diploma

Law Enforcement

Location Wage ($/hr.) Note

Low Median High

Toronto Region 11.60S 13.05 25.00

For the 2016-2018 period, the employment outlook is expected to be fair for Security guards and related
security service occupations (NOC 6541) in the Toronto region.

This outlook is the result of an analysis of a number of factors that influence employment prospects in
this occupation. Some of the key findings are that:

Employment growth is expected to be moderate.

A moderate number of people are expected to retire.

This occupation has recently experienced moderate levels of unemployment.

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the Toronto
region:

Approximately 30,380 people work in this occupation.

They fall into the following age groups:

15 to 24: 18% compared to 11% for all occupations

25 to 54: 60% compared to 71% for all occupations

55 years and over: 23% compared to 18% for all occupations

Part A

SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE

Working as a security officer comes with a high level of responsibility so prospective employees need to
be able to demonstrate:

A polite and approachable manner at all times

A reasonable level of physical fitness and strength

A trustworthy character

A flexible and responsible approach to the job

The ability to be patient regardless of the situation

Good verbal and written communication skills

The ability to solve problems as they arise

A basic knowledge of IT

The ability to follow instructions

A confident approach and ability to deal with difficult/confrontational people

The ability to work independently and as part of a team

A good knowledge of customer care

A non-judgmental approach

The ability to relate well to a wide range of people

The ability to respond to a variety of stressful situations

Good eyesight

The ability to work with technical equipment (e.g. closed-circuit television and walkie-talkies)

A willingness to learn and take training opportunities when offered

A willingness to stay abreast of changes in standards within the security sector

Part B

Career: Security Guard

One of the skills required by employers: The ability to respond to a variety of stressful situations

What I have to offer: my personality traits would allow me to charge of a situation when dealing with a
person who are being uncooperative.