Security Officer

Work setting

• Retail service establishment
• Various locations
• Private security agency
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Appear in court as witness
• Produce reports
• Enforce regulations to maintain order and resolve conflicts and to monitor establishment activities
• Prevent and detect shoplifting and theft in retail establishments

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of experience

• Retail loss prevention

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Walking

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Internet access

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits