This group includes security guards and other related workers who protect property against theft and vandalism, control access to establishments, maintain order, and enforce regulations at public events and within establishments, conduct private investigations for clients or employers and provide other protective services not elsewhere classified.
Watch the video below to see what a day in the life of a security officer is like.
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People in these occupations:
- work for public and private security agencies, retail stores, transportation facilities, residential complexes, educational, financial and health institutions, industrial establishments, cultural establishments and organizations throughout the private and public sector
- may be self employed
- should have strong observation and communication skills, the ability to maintain self control and the ability to make quick decisions during emergency situations
- should also be comfortable working alone and must be able to stick to procedures and set routines
- must act in a disciplined, honest and ethical manner
Common job titles
- ATM (automatic teller machine) guard
- bodyguard (except police)
- bouncer - security
- business establishment investigator
- commissionaire
- custodian, vault
- escort - security services
- gate attendant / security guard
- guard, airport security
- guard, school crossing
- house detective / store detective
- inspector, airport - carry-on baggage
- investigator, alarm - residence / business
- investigator, security - business
- mystery shopper
- night guard
- officer, loss / theft prevention
- officer, security investigation
- patrol officer - security
- polygraphist / polygraph examiner
- private detective / investigator
- surveillance operator - casino
- ATM (automatic teller machine) guard
- bodyguard (except police)
- bouncer - security
- business establishment investigator
- commissionaire
- custodian, vault
- escort - security services
- gate attendant / security guard
- guard, airport security
- guard, school crossing
- house detective / store detective
- inspector, airport - carry-on baggage
- investigator, alarm - residence / business
- investigator, security - business
- mystery shopper
- night guard
- officer, loss / theft prevention
- officer, security investigation
- patrol officer - security
- polygraphist / polygraph examiner
- private detective / investigator
- surveillance operator - casino