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A Security Officer ensures the safety of an area, person or valuable item they have been assigned to. You may look after crowd control at a large event, manage the entry point to a premises or keep watch at a place where there are security concerns. Security Officers also conduct patrols and attend to any suspicious activity. You may also have to travel with an important person or item to keep them protected.
Security Officers need to have excellent awareness of things going on around them. It’s important that you can communicate with people from all backgrounds and you may be called on to deal with a difficult or challenging person. It’s important that you can focus for long periods of time and can remain physically fit for the job.
There are 12 courses available for people who want to become a Security Officer. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
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Become a licensed security guard (unarmed) with the Certificate II in Security Operations (CPP20218). You will learn how to provide security services for a range of clients while protecting yourself, patrons, and the general public. The course covers: first aid, basic self defence, screening people and personal effects, conducting patrols, crowd control, managing intoxicated people, removing persons from premises. Enquire now for enrolment opportunities in your state or territory..
Average duration: 3 weeks.
Get a job as a cash-in-transit guard with the CPPSS00061 Cash-in-Transit Skill Set. This nationally recognised training course is for licensed security guards who need their certification to collect, transfer, and deliver cash and valuables. The course covers: working in secured and unsecured environments, inspecting and testing security equipment, rectifying equipment faults, identifying hazards and threats to security, loading and unloading cash, monitoring loading area and maintaining situational awareness, completing appropriate transfer documents and compliance records. Enquire now for the full list of study units, entry requirements, and upcoming enrolment dates. PLEASE NOTE: this skillset can be completed as a standalone course or as part of the CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations. Contact your course provider before enrolment if you are wanting to upgrade to a full qualification..
Average duration: 7 days.
Are you a licensed security guard and need specialist skills in control room operations? The CPPSS00062 Control Room Operations Skill Set will teach you how to oversee a control room, monitoring security operations and coordinating field responses. The course covers: operating security systems and equipment, ensuring accurate information exchange with companion monitoring systems, deploying field staff in response to alarms and incidents, conducting systematic checks, carrying out shift-change procedures, completing appropriate documentation, protecting data and workplace records. Enquire now for entry requirements, security guard career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 5 days.
Get a job in public services security with the Certificate IV in Government Security (Personnel Vetting) (PSP40316). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to conduct security assessments on public sector personnel, carry out interviews, identify and treat security risks, and prepare detailed reports. The course also delivers advanced communication strategies and conflict resolution skills. Enquire now for the full list of study units, career outcomes, and future enrolment opportunities..
Average duration: 6 months.
The CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations is for licensed security guards and crowd controllers who need specialist skills in cash-in-transit or the use of weapons and restraints. You’ll improve your leadership, conflict management and negotiation skills and choose electives that support additional licensing requirements (firearms, batons and handcuffs, canine, cash-in-transit, or control room operations). Enquire now for the full list of specialisation units and entry requirements..
In Australia, a full time Security Officer generally earns $1,050 per week ($54,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people employed in the security industry has increased slightly in recent years. There are currently 39,900 people working as a Security Officer in Australia compared to 38,100 five years ago. Security Officers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate II in Security Operations is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Security Officer. This course will prepare you for work in a range of industries and will explore topics such as conducting patrols, crowd control and dealing with intoxicated people. You could also consider a Certificate III in Security Operations or a Certificate II in Transport Security Protection.
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Here are some potential career pathways within border security & customs and security. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Border Security & Customs
CCTV Operator
$1,050 weekly pay
Security Guard
Security Officer
Biosecurity Officer
$1,150 weekly pay
Customs and Border Protection Officer
$1,250 weekly pay
Security Consultant
$1,450 weekly pay
Customs Broker
$1,730 weekly pay
Security Manager
$1,550 weekly pay
Security
Bodyguard
Crowd Controller
Security System Installer
$960 weekly pay
Investigator
$1,300 weekly pay
Private Investigator
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