The security officers act as a first line of defense against intruders, thieves and other aggressors. They put their lives on the line as human shields. It's dangerous, rewarding work.
What role do security guards or officers have? Security guards have great skills. They are hired by the measure of their intelligence, experience, discipline and focus. These are the hallmarks of good security officers but there is more.
Security officer jobs main responsibilities are keeping the area (of the building or a house and its premises) safe. He watches jewels, cash, and other possessions.
There are many duties a security officer must do, depending on the company or industry they serve. Some work in buildings, homes, malls, government facility, banks or as a security detail including:
-In airports, security officer’s duties are to conduct searches for possible anomalies like bombs or concealed weapons, luggage, aircraft passengers, and closely watching the perimeters of the airport area or working with a K9 unit.
-Communicates with the local police and other law enforcement agencies.
-Making sure that the valuables and cash are safe during transits to and fro.
-Adhere to the local government guidelines and corporate strategic planning.
-Securing the area, patrolling on foot and observes remote situations on monitors and keeping a constant communication with other security officers and control.
-Overseeing emergency contingency plan drills and instructs employees on violence prevention and security guidelines.
-Write reports, records keeping and screen visitors asking for credentials and purpose.
The qualifications of getting security officer jobs are less robust than you think although it would be to you advantage if you are an ex military or ex police officer. You need to have at least a high school diploma and complete security training. You should be “clean” for the last 10 years as your prospect employer will be checking you out for drug abuse and criminal records. Furthermore you should:
-Have an ample knowledge about information technology – widespread use of computers nowadays making Information Technology know how a must in all job applicants and security officer jobs is no exception.
-Have knowledge of communicating with the local police department and other law enforcement agencies and the laws related to your jobs scope.
-Have experience in auditing, documents, business resumption plan, recovery, and risk management.
There are a lot of security training schools. Obtaining a license as a security officer is compulsory, depending what state you are in, some state regulations would suggest that simple security training should be enough for getting security officer jobs in the area. Security guards officers are directly hired by the companies such as manufacturing, information technology, distribution, private homes, parks, movie houses, offices, banks, as a VIP security officer, restaurants, bars, tour, and recreational parks. Other security force could be provided by security companies that provided security officers for all the clients’ business facilities and branches elsewhere including the headquarters. With or without experience, security officer jobs have a median income of about $25, 000 to $35,000 annually. Usually, with much experience, a security officer can be accelerated by being a security head, supervisor, or director.
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