security guard
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.
Also called: garage security guard, corporate security guard, airport security guard, security professional, pre-boarding security guard, cemetery guard, security supervisor, security chief
- 20
- essential skills
- 31
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- bodyguardWhat changes?11 skills in common
- crowd controllerWhat changes?11 skills in common
- door supervisor9 skills in common
- hand luggage inspector9 skills in common
- security guard supervisor9 skills in common
- gate guard7 skills in common
- security consultant6 skills in common
- store detective6 skills in common
Essential skills
20- check official documents
- check tickets at venue entry
- comply with the principles of self-defence
- deal with aggressive behaviour
- detain offenders
- ensure law application
- ensure public safety and security
- execute inspection walkway
- identify security threats
- identify terrorism threats
- liaise with security authorities
- maintain facility security systems
- monitor surveillance equipment
- patrol areas
- perform body searches
- perform security checks
- practice vigilance
- restrain individuals
- security threats
- stay alert
Optional skills
31- alarm systems
- carry out security activities with a dog
- check methods
- conduct airport security screening
- control crowd
- criminal law
- document security incidents in the store
- ensure compliance with types of weapons
- ensure hotel security
- ensure security on ships
- ensure store security
- exercise security in hospitals
- explosives
- fire safety regulations
- handle surveillance equipment
- illegal substances
- inspect cargo
- interrogate individuals
- legal requirements related to ammunition
- legal use-of-force
- manage lost and found articles
- manage major incidents
- monitor parking areas to maintain security
- operate radio equipment
- provide door security
- provide first aid
- provide security in detention centres
- regulate traffic
- security in commercial buildings
- security in industrial buildings
- surveillance methods
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