NOC 64410: Security guards and related security service occupations
Security guards and workers in related security service occupations guard and implement security measures to protect property against theft, vandalism and fire; to control access to establishments; to maintain order and enforce regulations at public events and within establishments; to perform screening of passengers, luggage or cargo; to conduct private investigations for clients or employers and to provide other protective services not elsewhere classified. They are employed by public or private security agencies, residential complexes, educational, cultural, financial and health institutions, retail establishments, investigation service companies, transportation facilities, and organizations throughout the public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.
Official Main Duties for NOC 64410
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 64410
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Security guards and related security service occupations is categorized under TEER 4. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.
Express Entry Alignment
Classified under TEER 4, meaning this occupation does not qualify for direct Express Entry general pools. Candidates should focus on employer-driven Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) or federal pilot pathways.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 64410.
6541 continues as 64410 and part transferred to 65329 and part split off to emerging item 45100
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $16.55 | $21/hr | $31.45 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $16/hr | $20/hr | $29/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $16.5/hr | $18/hr | $25.85/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $16.5/hr | $17/hr | $24/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $15.65/hr | $18/hr | $26/hr |
| Quebec → | $18.99/hr | $21.56/hr | $30/hr |
| Ontario → | $17.6/hr | $20/hr | $34.87/hr |
| Manitoba → | $16/hr | $18.5/hr | $29/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $15.35/hr | $20/hr | $31.24/hr |
| Alberta → | $17.25/hr | $21/hr | $38/hr |
| British Columbia → | $18/hr | $22.75/hr | $32/hr |
| Yukon → | $20/hr | $26.68/hr | $38/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $17.82/hr | $26.33/hr | $46.06/hr |
| Nunavut → | $20/hr | $25/hr | $33/hr |
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Economic Region BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- 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.
Official Job Titles for NOC 64410
62 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Correctional service officers (See 43201 Correctional service officers)View NOC 43201→
- Police investigators and other investigative occupations (See 41310 Police investigators and other investigative occupations)View NOC 41310→
- Private investigation and security service manager (See 10029 Other business services managers)View NOC 10029→
- Security guard supervisor (See 62029 Other services supervisors)View NOC 62029→
- Security service manager (See 10029 Other business services managers)View NOC 10029→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 64410 (Security guards and related security service occupations)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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