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.

Alternative Labels

airport security guard

building security guard

cemetery guard

corporate security guard

event security guard

garage security guard

garden guardian

parks guardian

plant security guard

pre-boarding security guard

security chief

security guard

security manager

security professional

security supervisor

stadium guard

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- airport security officer

- hospitality establishment security officer

- security alarm investigator

- security consultant

- security guard supervisor

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

check official documents 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 stay alert

Essential Knowledge

security threats

Optional Skills and Competences

carry out security activities with a dog conduct airport security screening control crowd 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 handle surveillance equipment inspect cargo interrogate individuals 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 screen luggage in aerodromes

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/31808988-fc0a-4bc3-9e47-27216d6759f5

Status

released

Occupations

security guard

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI