They may enforce regulations of an establishment to maintain order or perform security checks of passengers and luggage at airports. They may drive and guard armoured trucks and deliver cash and valuables to banks, automated teller machines and retail establishments. They may also supervise and coordinate the activities of other security guards. All employees of security guard service firms must be licensed by the B.C. Solicitor General. Fingerprints are checked with municipal police departments or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and a criminal record check is completed.
Most employers also require that guards be bondable.
Most employers prefer to hire people who have at least a high school education. Armoured car drivers must be 21 years of age or older, be bondable, have a driver's licence with a clean driving record, be emotionally and physically fit, be skilled in the use of a firearm and have truck driving experience. Training is provided for airport security guards and may be provided for other occupations in this group. This program involves two separate courses. To be granted a security guard licence, applicants must first apply for a job and get sponsored by their employer.