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A Security Officer maintains safety by managing crowd control, conducting patrols, and monitoring areas while handling any suspicious activity.

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How do I become a Security Officer?

Get qualified to work as a Security Officer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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In Australia, a full time Security Officer generally earns $1,100 per week ($57,200 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.

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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

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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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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.

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