Border Security & Customs

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Security Guard

A Security Guard ensures the safety of people and property by monitoring areas, managing crowds, patrolling, and responding to incidents.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Security Officer

A Security Officer maintains safety by managing crowd control, conducting patrols, and monitoring areas while handling any suspicious activity.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Beginner

CCTV Operator

A CCTV Operator monitors security footage for safety, identifies suspicious activity, and may alert emergency services when needed.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Beginner

Security Consultant

A Security Consultant advises organisations on improving security systems, assessing risks, designing solutions, and communicating effectively with clients.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Beginner

Biosecurity Officer

A Biosecurity Officer inspects for environmental pests and diseases at borders or in the field, ensuring compliance and safety protocols.

Avg yearly income $80,080
Skill level Advanced

Customs and Border Protection Officer

A Customs and Border Protection Officer inspects luggage, verifies documents, and enforces border laws, requiring strong focus, judgement, and communication skills.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Unknown

Security Manager

A Security Manager oversees security teams, manages staffing and logistics, trains personnel, and provides security advice to organisations.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Unknown

Intelligence Officer

An Intelligence Officer analyses and interprets information to support national security, assessing threats and ensuring data confidentiality.

Avg yearly income $91,000
Skill level Unknown

National Security Adviser

A National Security Adviser guides strategy, develops policies, coordinates agencies, analyses intelligence, and leads crisis management.

Avg yearly income $123,500
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in border security & customs

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPP20218

Certificate II in Security Operations
On Campus
3 weeks
$20 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer CCTV Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer CCTV Operator
PSP40316

Certificate IV in Government Security (Personnel Vetting)
Online
12 months
$3,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Officer Security Consultant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Officer Security Consultant
PSP40416

Certificate IV in Government Investigations
Online
12 months
$4,170
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Biosecurity Officer Compliance Specialist
Compliance Coordinator Private Investigator Review Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Biosecurity Officer Compliance Specialist Compliance Coordinator Private Investigator Review Officer + 3 more
AVI20118

Certificate II in Transport Security Protection
Blended, On Campus
3 weeks
$51 - $1,750
  • Must pass a valid background check before accessing security-restricted resources for AVIG0001: Work in a transport security environment.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer Customs and Border Protection Officer
  • Must pass a valid background check before accessing security-restricted resources for AVIG0001: Work in a transport security environment.
  • Must pass a valid background check before accessing security-restricted resources for AVIG0001: Work in a transport security environment.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer Customs and Border Protection Officer
CPP31418

Certificate III in Close Protection Operations
Blended, On Campus
3 weeks
$2,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer Bodyguard
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer Bodyguard
PSP50316

Diploma of Government Security
Online
12 months
$4,885
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
National Security Adviser Security Manager Intelligence Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
National Security Adviser Security Manager Intelligence Officer
CPP31318

Certificate III in Security Operations
On Campus
3 weeks
Unavailable
  • Must hold a current Security Officers licensing in the relevant jurisdiction.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer
  • 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
CPP40719

Certificate IV in Security Management
Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $3,444
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Consultant Security Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Consultant Security Manager
CPP41519

Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis
Online
12 months
$3,444
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Consultant Security Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Consultant Security Manager
CPP50619

Diploma of Security Risk Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
5 weeks
$1,795 - $5,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Consultant Security Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Consultant Security Manager
CPPSS00062

Control Room Operations Skill Set
Blended
3 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer CCTV Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer CCTV Operator
CPPSS00061

Cash-in-Transit Skill Set
Blended, On Campus
2 days
$750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer
CPPSS00063

Firearms Skill Set
On Campus
7 days
$1,350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer
CPPSS00059

Batons and Handcuffs Skill Set
On Campus
1 day
$250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer
BSBSS00095

Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set
Online, Traineeship
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Receptionist Office Assistant Administration Officer
Waiter Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Biosecurity Officer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Receptionist Office Assistant Administration Officer Waiter Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Biosecurity Officer + 6 more
11029NAT

Course in Firearms and Weapons Safety (Approved for Firearms Licensing in Queensland)
On Campus
4 days
$250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Police Officer Security Guard Security Officer
Bodyguard
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Police Officer Security Guard Security Officer Bodyguard + 1 more
CPPSEC3101

Manage Conflict and Security Risks Using Negotiation
Distance, On Campus
1 day
$0 - $325
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer Crowd Controller
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer Crowd Controller
CPPSEC3121

Control Persons Using Empty Hand Techniques
Distance, On Campus
1 day
$0 - $325
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bodyguard Crowd Controller Security Guard
Security Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bodyguard Crowd Controller Security Guard Security Officer + 1 more

Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $48,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Intelligence Analyst Police Officer
Probation Officer Correctional Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Intelligence Analyst Police Officer Probation Officer Correctional Officer + 2 more

Bachelor of Criminology
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $91,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Intelligence Analyst Parole Officer Police Officer
Probation Officer Law Enforcement Officer Correctional Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Intelligence Analyst Parole Officer Police Officer Probation Officer Law Enforcement Officer Correctional Officer + 3 more
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