Security Guards and Related Occupations
Workers in this unit group protect merchandise, individuals, hotels, offices, factories, public grounds and private estates from injury, theft or damage, and investigate fraud and crime on a non-statutory basis.
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£20,682
Median salary
New workers start around £10,204.42. Normal pay is £20,682 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £31,645.17.
38
Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Calls in civil police and gives evidence in court where necessary.
- Receives duty sheet, time-clock and keys for premises to be visited, checks locks, doors, windows, etc. and reports any suspicious circumstances to security headquarters.
- Checks persons and vehicles entering and leaving premises, establishes their credentials and arranges for escorts for visitors.
- Monitors and patrols hotels, factories, offices and other premises, forests, parks, and public or private estates to prevent theft and unauthorised entry.
- Walks or rides near person requiring protection, watches for suspicious occurrences and defends guarded person from attack.
- Investigates crimes, trading practices and the private affairs of individuals.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Monitoring
49
Critical Thinking
48
Reading Comprehension
48
Active Listening
46
Writing
42
Speaking
41
Active Learning
35
Learning Strategies
33
Mathematics
3
Science
0
