A career in security is an excellent direction for people that like an active, flexible job where you may encounter different situations each and every day. In Ontario, security guards are unarmed and armed depending on agency licensing, guard training received, meeting Provincial licensing requirements to carry firearms and of course client needs. You will be relying on your training and skills to protect people and property and that is why it is so exciting. As your career develops you will learn more and receive additional training, but you are going to want to start with strong core skills. If you are looking for security guard jobs in Toronto or Ontario you may be wondering what skills you need.

What Skills Does a Security Guard in Ontario Need?

The following core basic skills end up being very important for a security guard. Some of them might surprise you!

  • Active Listening – Giving your full attention to what people are saying, understanding the important points of what is being said, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
  • Monitoring – Paying close attention to the environment around you, what is going on, and taking corrective action as necessary
  • Speaking – Communicating clearly and effectively is a core part of your work as a security guard, strong command of the English language and others would be an asset
  • Coordination – Being able to adjust your actions based on what others are doing
  • Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to solve problems and choose the best actions
  • Reading Comprehension – Ability to understand work related documents effectively
  • Active Learning – Being able to absorb new information and integrate it into your problem solving and decision making
  • Social Perceptiveness – Understanding why people do what they do
  • Writing – Communicating well in writing and appropriately for the audience

If you have a strong base in these skills, or are able to strengthen your skills in these areas, you have the foundation you need to be a an effective security guard.

At PIPM we offer many security guard trainings, both basic and advanced, that can help you build your security guard skills and take your skills to the advanced level.

If you think you have what it takes to work for us as a security guard, email us with your CV at apply@PIPM.ca.