gate guard

Gate guards control the access and exit to buildings, warehouses or other type of property to prevent unauthorized presence and unwanted incidents. They prevent and identify theft of corporate property, investigate suspicious activities and write reports. Gate guards may assist employees or visitors with requests or indications. They use handheld radio stations to communicate and operate alarm systems and computers.

Alternative Labels

gate attendant

security entrance attendant

gate guard

gateman

security gate attendant

plant gatekeeper

gate keeper

gatewoman

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

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

perform security checks conduct security screenings manage major incidents ensure public safety and security maintain incident reporting records monitor guest access practice vigilance check official documents work in shifts identify security threats manage theft prevention operate control panels

Essential Knowledge

illegal substances security threats check methods

Optional Skills and Competences

detain offenders monitor surveillance equipment provide first aid comply with the principles of self-defence monitor parking areas to maintain security maintain facility security systems perform body searches handle surveillance equipment react calmly in stressful situations operate radio equipment liaise with security authorities identify terrorism threats communicate by telephone deal with aggressive behaviour register information on arrivals and departures provide directions to guests

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/842d4d83-7e18-493a-a4a6-3f2a36504b18

Status

released

Occupations

gate guard

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI