Security Officer
ANZSCO 442217
42,200
30%
15%
41 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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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
Security Officers patrol and guard industrial and commercial property, railway yards, stations and other facilities.
What they typically do
- Patrols areas and keeps watch for people acting suspiciously.
- Watches for irregularities such as broken water-pipes and fire hazards and takes action to prevent fire, accidental loss or criminal activity.
- May make arrests where authorised by law.
- Conveys, or guards messengers conveying, valuables to and from banks or other establishments.
- May sweep floors and supervise heating plants.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Security Officer.
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Certificate II in Security Operations
CPP20218 · AQF 2 · 137 providers
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Certificate III in Security Operations
CPP31318 · AQF 3 · 70 providers