Night guard NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for night guard.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for night guard is 64410 (Security guards and related security service occupations), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
64410
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 64410 covers
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.
| Unit group | 64410 — Security guards and related security service occupations |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Sales and service occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Security guards
- Control access to establishments, operate security control-room equipment and patrol assigned areas to guard against theft, vandalism and fire
- Enforce regulations to maintain order and resolve conflicts and to monitor establishment activities
- Ensure safety and emergency procedures are followed
- Issue passes and direct visitors to appropriate areas and check age identification of patrons.
- Screening officers
To use NOC 64410 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 64410 →
Other job titles under NOC 64410
- Alarm investigator
- Armoured car guard
- Commissionaire
- Corporate security officer
- House detective
- Postal inspection officer
- Bodyguard (except police)
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 64410, one of these may fit better:
- Correctional facility guard — NOC 43201 (Correctional service officers, TEER 3)
- Crossing guard — NOC 45100 (Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations, TEER 5)
- Night clerk — NOC 64314 (Hotel front desk clerks, TEER 4)
- Prison guard — NOC 43201 (Correctional service officers, TEER 3)
- Security guard supervisor — NOC 62029 (Other services supervisors, TEER 2)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for night guard?+
In NOC 2021, "night guard" is an example title in unit group 64410 — Security guards and related security service occupations. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Sales and service occupations" broad category.
Is night guard eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 64410 is TEER 4. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does night guard get extra CRS points?+
NOC 64410 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a night guard get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 64410 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says night guard but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 64410. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.