Profession security guard

Security guards guard, patrol or monitor premises to prevent theft, damage, violence or infractions of rules.

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Tasks security guard

• Patrol industrial, commercial or private premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion, watch for irregularities and ensure security of doors, windows and gates.
• Watch and monitor alarm and surveillance systems, such as closed circuit television and computer alarm systems, and communicate with mobile units to attend alarms.
• Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
• Report incidents, problems or irregularities to the appropriate authority.
• Monitor and authorise entrance and departure of persons and vehicles to (from) premises.
• Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
• Circulate among crowd, visitors, patrons or employees to preserve order and protect property, stay near persons requiring protection and defend from attack.
• Detect and report fraud, shoplifting and other unlawful acts, and give evidence in court where necessary.
• Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, evict violators from premises using force when necessary, and apprehend and detain offenders until police arrive.
• Call police, fire or medical services in cases of emergency.
• Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals, cash or other valuables to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorised persons or unusual occurrences.

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