Security Officers And Guards

Security Officers And Guards provide security and investigative services to organisations and individuals.

Most occupations in this field require a Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education.

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Security Consultants typically require a Certificate III qualification including at least two years on-the-job training or a Certificate IV qualification.

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Crowd Controller and Private Investigators typically require a Certificate II or II qualification.

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

• 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

Occupations:

• Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor 
• Armoured Car Escort 
• Crowd Controller 
• Private Investigator 
• Retail Loss Prevention Officer 
• Security Consultant 
• Security Officer 
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Alarm, Security Or Surveillance Monitor

Monitors security alarms, CCTV and other surveillance equipment, and contacts supervisors, police or fire brigades if security is breached or fire is detected. Registration or licensing may be required.

Armoured Car Escort

Provides armed escort for transportation and delivery of cash and other valuables. Registration or licensing may be required.

Crowd Controller

Alternative Title:

• Bouncer

Carries out crowd control duties at entertainment, sporting or recreational venues. Registration or licensing may be required.

Private Investigator

Alternative Title:

• Private Inquiry Agent

Conducts investigations for clients and prepares evidence for court proceedings. Registration or licensing is required.

Retail Loss Prevention Officer

Detects and investigates shoplifting, fraud and other unlawful acts of employees or customers of a retail establishment. Registration or licensing may be required.

Security Consultant

Advises clients on security requirements, and recommends and designs security specifications. Registration or licensing may be required.

Security Officer

Alternative Title:

• Security Guard

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

Specialisations:

• Mobile Patrol Officer 
• Railway Patrol Officer

Security Officers And Guards Nec

This occupation group covers Security Officers and Guards not elsewhere classified. Registration or licensing may be required.

Occupations in this group include:

• Bodyguard