Job prospects Private Security Officer in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Security guards and related security service occupations in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 2,540 people work in this occupation.
• Security guards and related security service occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 60%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology