Newcastle

Security Guard

A Security Guard looks after the safety of people, property or valuable items. You might be assigned to stand guard at an area where there are security concerns or you might keep watch over a large group of people to manage crowd behaviour. Security Guards may patrol unattended areas at night to check everything is in order or you might travel with an important person or an item of high value to ensure they are safe.

A Security Guard needs to be fit and able to keep up with the physical demands of the job. You’ll need to have excellent situational awareness and be able to focus for long periods of time. Security Guards should be good communicators and able to negotiate conflict or challenging behaviours during their work.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a security guard?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPP31318

Certificate III in Security Operations

On Campus
3 weeks - 12 months
$0 - $1,450
  • Must hold a current Security Officers licensing in the relevant jurisdiction.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Must hold a current Security Officers licensing in the relevant jurisdiction.
  • Must hold a current Security Officers licensing in the relevant jurisdiction.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer
CPPSS00062

Control Room Operations Skill Set

Blended
3 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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