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RECRUITING
INFORMATION

CAREERS

LEARN MORE ABOUT JOINING OUR TEAM AND BEGINNING A REWARDING CAREER IN THE PRIVATE SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIONS INDUSTRY.

We actively recruit experienced Canadian police officers, Alberta Sheriffs, level 1 community peace officers and Canadian Armed Forces, UK or USA military veterans. Consideration is also offered to law enforcement students and civilian applicants who are pursuing a career in the security and investigations sector that demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and expertise.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

SPEC OPS SECURITY CANADA welcomes applications from qualified individuals who wish to pursue a career in the private security and investigations industry. Each branch of our company has specific requirements to apply, however; the following chart below outlines the mandatory minimum requirements to apply for any position:

CITIZENSHIP

Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status required

EMPLOYMENT

Verifiable and stable employment history that is free of misconduct 

LICENSE

A valid provincial security and/or investigator license is required

LANGUAGE

Must communicate fluently in English - written and spoken

CRIMINAL RECORD

No criminal record or prior convictions in any jurisdiction 

PHYSICAL FITNESS

You must be physically fit to meet a police/military fitness standard 

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Please read the specified requirements for each position as outlined below before applying. Applicants who do not meet the minimum standards for hiring and the job specific requirements will not be granted consideration for employment.

SECURITY
GUARDS

Listed below are the requirements to apply for a position in our security services division.​ Low Security applicants must meet ALL of the MINIMUM requirements listed above. Medium and High level security applicants must meet the minimum requirements AND the following additional requirements: 

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  • Excellent physical and mental health, ability to perform all security duties without any restrictions or impediments and be capable of passing a PARE or COPAT test

  • Possess a grade 12 high school diploma or GED (A post secondary diploma or degree in criminal justice is preferred)

  • No less than 3 years full-time sworn service as a Police Officer, Alberta Sheriff, Level 1 Peace Officer or as a regular member of the Canadian Armed Forces OR No less than 5 years of private security experience while working in a high-profile, professional environment in Canada. 

  • Strong knowledge of the criminal code, security authorities, powers of arrest, use of force laws, report writing and communication skills 

  • Valid First Aid, AED and CPR certification

  • Valid Class 5 (or higher) Provincial Driver's License 

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EXECUTIVE PROTECTION

Listed below are the requirements to apply for a position in our Executive Protection Unit.​ Applicants must meet ALL of the minimum requirements listed above as well as the following additional requirements:

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  • Excellent physical and mental health, ability to perform all duties without any restrictions or impediments and be capable of successfully completing a PARE test

  • Proven full-time police or military  experience with service in a specialized unit or protection detail. Accepted Units: RCMP Prime Minister's Protection Unit, Alberta Sheriff Premier's Protection Unit, US Secret Service, UK MPS Protection Command, RCMP ERT, Police Tactical Units, JTF2, CANSOFCOM, British Royal Marine Commandos, SAS, US Navy SEALS 

  • Ability to pass an enhanced and comprehensive background check 

  • Certification as a Close Protection Specialist with an accredited police or military agency, OR no less than 45 days training and CP certification with an approved law enforcement or military accredited training agency 

  • Valid driver's license and Advanced First Aid/CPR/AED certification 

  • Valid RPAL and ATC (Authorization To Carry) Permit is preferred 

PRIVATE
INVESTIGATOR

Listed below are the requirements to apply for a position in our Private Investigations Division.​ Applicants must meet ALL of the minimum requirements listed above as well as the following additional requirements:

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  • Excellent physical and mental health and the ability to perform all duties without any restrictions or impediments

  • Candidates must have no less than 5 years of full-time experience as a Canadian, US or UK Police Officer/Detective or as an Alberta Sheriff with proven service in a specialized investigations or surveillance unit 

  • Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation 

  • Successful completion of basic and advanced police surveillance training  

  • Valid class 5 (or higher) driver's license 

  • Posses strong knowledge of the criminal code, civil law, evidence gathering, report writing and court testimony procedures

  • Excellent critical thinking, analytical and communication skills

  • The following unit experience and/or training is considered a strong asset: homicide, major crimes, strike/surveillance, commercial crimes, arson, vice, missing persons, guns and gangs, organized crime, SCAN, FASST, insurance crimes, auto theft, robbery, cybercrimes, collision investigation. 

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