Major Group: 4 – Community and Personal Service Workers | Sub-Major Group: 44 – Protective Service Workers | Minor Group: 442 – Prison and Security Officers | Unit Group: 4422 – Security Officers and Guards
Description: Advises clients on security requirements, and recommends and designs security specifications. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level 3 : Occupations at Skill Level 3 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
– NZ Register Level 4 qualification
– AQF Certificate IV or
– AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training.
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Description: Provide security and investigative services to organisations and individuals.
Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
– In Australia:
AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)
– In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)
For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.
Registration or licensing may be required.
The occupation Security Consultant has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
– In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
– In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
The occupations Crowd Controller and Private Investigator have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
– In Australia:
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
– In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks
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Patrolling property and checking doors, windows and gates for unauthorised entry
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Watching for irregularities such as fire hazards, malfunctions of machines and equipment, lights left on, leaking water pipes and unlocked security doors
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Issuing security passes to authorised visitors and giving directions
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Monitoring alarms and contacting supervisors, police and fire brigades by radio or phone if security is breached or fire is detected
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Picking up and ensuring the safe delivery of cash, payrolls and valuables
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Operating coin and currency counting machines, and carrying out cash counting and packaging functions
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Maintaining order at venues where there are large gatherings of people
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Conducting investigations for clients and preparing evidence for court proceedings
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Detecting and investigating theft and other unlawful acts carried out in retail establishments
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Advising clients on security requirements and designing security specifications
Other occupations in this Unit Group
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442211 – Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor
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442212 – Armoured Car Escort
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442213 – Crowd Controller
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442214 – Private Investigator
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442215 – Retail Loss Prevention Officer
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442217 – Security Officer
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442299 – Security Officers and Guards nec