Security Officer

Job overview
An organisation can develop its own in-house security force or can hire security services rendered by private security companies? (contract security?)?.

Security officers provide security and protection of people, property, materials and information.

What do people do in this job?
Security officers normally work shifts, including night shifts.

They will often be expected to work overtime, for which they are remunerated.

There is a definite element of danger involved in security work.

The essential task security officers are required to perform is the protection of lives and property.

Security officers can specialise in various fields such as armed response, retail security, investigation of crime, dog handling etc.

What kinds of people are suitable for this career?
Security officers must be reliable, honest, of impeccable integrity and have no previous criminal record.

They need to be observant, in good physical condition and aged at least eighteen.

What qualifications are needed?
There are no formal qualifications.