Description
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.
Skill Level
5
Alternative Titles
NULL
Specializations
NULL
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
Group: 4422 Security Officers and Guards
Description
provide security and investigative services to organisations and individuals.
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
Skill Level
The occupations Crowd Controller, Private Investigator and Security Officer have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
Occupations in this Group
- Retail Loss Prevention Officer – ANZSCO 442215
- Security Consultant – ANZSCO 442216
- Security Officer – ANZSCO 442217
- Security Officers and Guards nec – ANZSCO 442299
- Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor – ANZSCO 442211
- Armoured Car Escort – ANZSCO 442212
- Crowd Controller – ANZSCO 442213
- Private Investigator – ANZSCO 442214