Job requirements Officer, Security Analysis - Postal Service in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as an officer, security analysis - postal service in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- A college diploma in law and security or police technology may be required.
- Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) certification is required for screening officers.
- Security guards carrying firearms require a licence.
- Armoured car drivers require a valid Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) for both restricted and non-restricted firearms.
- In Quebec, a permit issued by the Bureau de la sécurité privée (BSP) is required to work as a private detective or security officer.
- Corporate security officers may require experience as a police officer.
- Private investigators require provincial licensure.
- Certification for responsible beverage service is mandatory for security staff in establishments serving alcoholic beverages in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Prince Edward Island.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Alberta
Job title
Private Investigators
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Alberta Public Safety & Emergency Services, Security Programs
Job title
Security Services Workers
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Alberta Public Safety & Emergency Services, Security Programs
British Columbia
Job title
Security Professional
Regulated
Regulatory body:
BC Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Manitoba
Job title
Security Guard And Private Investigator
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Justice - Private Investigators and Security Guards Program
Newfoundland and Labrador
Job title
Armoured Vehicle Guard
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Consumer Affairs Division, Service Newfoundland and Labrador
Job title
Private Investigator
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Consumer Affairs Division, Service Newfoundland and Labrador
Job title
Security Consultant
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Consumer Affairs Division, Service Newfoundland and Labrador
Job title
Security Guards And Related Security Service Occupations
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Consumer Affairs Division, Service Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Job title
Private Investigator
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Department of Environment, Labour and Justice
Job title
Security Guard
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Department of Environment, Labour and Justice
Saskatchewan
Job title
Armoured Vehicle Service
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ministry of Justice and Attorney General, Government of Saskatchewan
Job title
Security Guard
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ministry of Justice and Attorney General, Government of Saskatchewan
Job title
Private Investigator
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ministry of Justice and Attorney General, Government of Saskatchewan
Yukon
Job title
Security Guard
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Government of Yukon
Job title
Security Consultant
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Government of Yukon
Job title
Burglar Alarm Agent
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Government of Yukon
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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