// Unit group · 5414

Security Guards

Security guards patrol or monitor premises to guard property against theft and vandalism. They control access to establishments and maintain order and enforce regulations at public events and within establishments.

5 Service and Sales Workers / 54 Protective Services Workers / 541 Protective Services Workers / All level 4

// Working conditions

Shift workViolence and stress

// Hand tools

No hand tools in this set.

patrolling premises and checking doors, windows and gates to prevent and detect signs of unauthorised entry

controlling access to establishments, monitoring and authorizing the entrance or departure of employees and visitors, checking identification and issuing security passes

circulating among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order, protect property from theft or vandalism and enforce the regulations of the establishment

responding to alarms, investigating disturbances and contacting superiors, police or fire fighters as appropriate

performing security checks of passengers and luggage at airports

picking up and ensuring the safe delivery of cash and valuables to banks, automated teller machines and retail establishments.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Bodyguard
- Doorkeeper
- Museum guard
- Security guard
- Security patrolman/woman
- Watchman/woman

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Beach patrolman/woman - 5419
- Lifeguard - 5419

Indexed job titles 18