Security Officer

Overview

Patrols and guards industrial and commercial property, railway yards, stations and other facilities. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5). The occupation Security Consultant has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). The occupations Crowd Controller and Private Investigator have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4).

Tasks

• patrolling property and checking doors, windows and gates for unauthorised entry
• watching for irregularities such as fire hazards, malfunctions of machines and equipment, lights left on, leaking water pipes and unlocked security doors
• issuing security passes to authorised visitors and giving directions
• monitoring alarms and contacting supervisors, police and fire brigades by radio or phone if security is breached or fire is detected
• picking up and ensuring the safe delivery of cash, payrolls and valuables
• operating coin and currency counting machines, and carrying out cash counting and packaging functions
• maintaining order at venues where there are large gatherings of people
• conducting investigations for clients and preparing evidence for court proceedings
• detecting and investigating theft and other unlawful acts carried out in retail establishments
• advising clients on security requirements and designing security specifications

Alternative Titles

• Security Guard

Specialisations

• Mobile Patrol Officer
• Railway Patrol Officer

Related Occupations

• Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor
• Armoured Car Escort
• Crowd Controller
• Private Investigator
• Retail Loss Prevention Officer
• Security Consultant
• Security Officers and Guards Nec