§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

security guard

Security guards observe, detect irregularities and protect people, buildings and assets.

Description

Security guards observe, detect irregularities and protect people, buildings and assets. They maintain security at all times by patrolling designated property areas, controlling access at entrances, watching alarm and video recording systems, asking suspicious individuals for identification and reporting infractions and law breaching activities.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

security threats

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

legal requirements related to ammunition check methods fire safety regulations security in industrial buildings illegal substances security in commercial buildings legal use-of-force alarm systems surveillance methods explosives criminal law

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

restrain individuals comply with the principles of self-defence detain offenders liaise with security authorities monitor surveillance equipment ensure law application patrol areas maintain facility security systems perform body searches stay alert ensure public safety and security execute inspection walkway identify security threats check official documents identify terrorism threats practice vigilance check tickets at venue entry deal with aggressive behaviour perform security checks

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)