9241- SECURITY GUARDS AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS

Job Title: 

SECURITY GUARDS AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS

Alternate Titles: 

CCTV operator,Park keeper,Private investigator,Security guard,Security officer

Job Description: 

Workers in this unit group protect merchandise, individuals, hotels, offices, factories, public grounds and private estates from injury, theft or damage, and investigate fraud and crime on a non-statutory basis.

Education: 

There are no formal academic entry requirements. For some vacancies a current and clean driving licence is required and entrants may have to pass a medical examination. Training is typically provided on-the-job. NVQs/SVQs covering various aspects of security guarding are available at Level 2.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 6
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 12.2
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • investigates crimes, trading practices and the private affairs of individuals;
  • walks or rides near person requiring protection, watches for suspicious occurrences and defends guarded person from attack;
  • monitors and patrols hotels, factories, offices and other premises, forests, parks, and public or private estates to prevent theft and unauthorised entry;
  • checks persons and vehicles entering and leaving premises, establishes their credentials and arranges for escorts for visitors;
  • receives duty sheet, time-clock and keys for premises to be visited, checks locks, doors, windows, etc. and reports any suspicious circumstances to security headquarters;
  • calls in civil police and gives evidence in court where necessary.
International Careers(ISCO): 
Similar O*NET Careers (USA) : 
Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK