Description
This occupation group covers Security Officers and Guards not elsewhere classified. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level
5
Alternative Titles
NULL
Specializations
- Bodyguard
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
- Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor – ANZSCO 442211
- Armoured Car Escort – ANZSCO 442212
- Crowd Controller – ANZSCO 442213
- Private Investigator – ANZSCO 442214
- Retail Loss Prevention Officer – ANZSCO 442215
- Security Consultant – ANZSCO 442216
- Security Officer – ANZSCO 442217
- Security Officers and Guards nec – ANZSCO 442299