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Security Guards and Related Occupations

Security guards and related occupations protect merchandise, individuals, hotels, offices, factories, shops, public grounds and private estates from injury, theft or damage.

Daily Tasks

  • Greets and organises people attending court cases, ensures necessary parties are present, calls defendants and witnesses, directs oath taking and keeps order in the courtroom.
  • Patrols airport, checks passengers baggage, operates metal detectors and x-rays and assists in responding to emergency situations.
  • Watches for illegal fishing or attempted smuggling.
  • Ejects persons in illegal occupation of premises.
  • Calls in civil police and gives evidence in court where necessary.
  • 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.
  • Provides entry security, checks tickets, manages queues, takes entry fees, and escorts people from the premises where necessary in a variety of public venues such as nightclubs, pubs and bars.
  • Checks persons and vehicles entering and leaving premises, establishes their credentials and arranges for escorts for visitors.
  • Monitors, patrols and deals with security difficulties in hotels, factories, offices and other premises, and public or private estates to prevent theft and unauthorised entry.
  • Walks or rides near person requiring protection, watches for suspicious occurrences and defends guarded person from attack.

£21,078

Entry Level Salary

£27,462.95

Average Salary

£38,853.36

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

1105

Past two years

552

This year

3904

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 0

6%

Level 1

13%

Level 2

23%

Level 3

26%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

7%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

21%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

3%

Level 8 (Doctorate)

0%

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