Security Officer – 110866

Description

QCTO Occupational Qualification, Career Pathway for Security Officer – 110866

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the learner with the required knowledge, practical skills and workplace-based learning to prepare the learner to operate as a Security Officer.

A Security Officer patrols, guards and monitors industrial, commercial, state and private property, railway facilities or other facilities to deter, detect, and investigate criminal and illegal activities, and to maintain secure environments within the ambit of the law.

A qualified learner will be able to:

• Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of unauthorised entry or infractions of rules.
• Respond to emergency alarms, react to complaints received and investigate incidents.
• Control access and egress to allow authorised entry and prevent unauthorised entry.
• Use, inspect, maintain and report faulty security equipment.
• Write security reports, complete registers and take statements.