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Alarm, Security Or Surveillance Monitor

ANZSCO 442211

Employed

970

Part-time share

20%

Female share

30%

Median age

40 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitors monitor security alarms, CCTV and other surveillance equipment, and contact supervisors, police or fire brigades if security is breached or fire is detected.

What they typically do

  • Watches for irregularities such as broken water-pipes and fire hazards and takes action to prevent fire, accidental loss or criminal activity.
  • Monitors alarms and contacts supervisors, police and fire brigades by radio or phone if security is breached or fire is detected.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
34.5%
VIC
30.8%
QLD
13.6%
WA
10%
SA
5.8%
NT
2.1%
ACT
1.8%
TAS
1.4%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Alarm, Security Or Surveillance Monitor.