criminal law
The legal rules, constitutions and regulations applicable for the punishment of offenders.
Security guard supervisors monitor and oversee the activities of guards who protect properties from vandalism acts and theft. They assign areas to be patrolled by guards on a regular basis, transfer the individual caught trespassing to police custody and develop safety plans and drills for the buildings and employees under their supervision.
Competences and skills
41 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
3 competencessecurity threats
Types of cyber or physical security threats to public and private security such as unauthorised entry, aggressive behaviour, molestation, robbery, theft, hacking, malware, phishing, identity theft, assault, kidnapping, murder and public demonstration.
surveillance methods
Surveillance methods used in the gathering of information and intelligence for investigation purposes.
Essential skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencescoordinate security
Organise the personal, technical and organizational security requirements.
ensure public safety and security
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
execute inspection walkway
Carry out a route in order to verify if all the doors and windows are closed.
maintain facility security systems
Ensure that proper and functional security systems are in place, including alarm systems, fire alarms, sprinklers and emergency exits.
supervise security at manned access gates
Ensure that surveillance operations undertaken at manned access gates are carried out as effectively as possible.
write security reports
Compile data on inspections, patrols and security incidents into a report for management purposes.
Cross-sector
10 competencescoordinate patrols
Coordinate the investigation and inspection of a certain area by assigning patrollers to routes and areas, establishing the area that needs patrolling, and coordinating the activities during the patrol.
detain offenders
Keep back offenders and trespassers in a certain area.
ensure law application
Ensure the laws are followed, and where they are broken, that the correct measures are taken to ensure compliance to the law and law enforcement.
liaise with security authorities
Respond quickly to security incidents and violations by calling the police and keep in touch with other relevant parties involved in the potential prosecution of the offender.
manage security equipment
Oversee and conduct inventory of security tools and equipment.
manage the security team
Plan, organise and schedule work, equipment and procedures to be followed for the security staff under your supervision.
monitor surveillance equipment
Monitor the operation of equipment used in surveillance and gathering of intelligence to ensure it functions properly and to gather the surveillance information detected by it.
practice vigilance
Practice vigilance during patrol or other surveillance activities in order to ensure safety and security, to look out for suspicious behaviour or other alarming changes in patterns or activities, and to respond quickly to these changes.
supervise staff
Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.
undertake inspections
Undertake safety inspections in areas of concern to identify and report potential hazards or security breaches; take measures to maximise safety standards.
Optional knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competenceslegal requirements related to ammunition
Legal regulations and requirements in the field of selling, buying, handling and storing ammunition.
security in commercial buildings
Security procedures, characteristics, tasks and risks in commercial areas and institutions such as banks, malls, tourist spots, hotels and restaurants.
security in industrial buildings
Security procedures, characteristics, tasks and risks encountered in industrial areas such as factories, ports, warehouses and mines.
Cross-sector
4 competencescheck methods
Procedures used for investigative purposes such as surveillance by physical and electronic means, interrogations of witnesses, collection of objects and data for assessment and analysis and physical and electronic research for collecting data.
fire safety regulations
The legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.
illegal substances
The forbidden substances which cannot be transported from one area to another, or carried by an individual, as well as their nature and how to handle them.
legal use-of-force
The characteristics of the use-of-force, which is a legal doctrine employed by police and army forces, to regulate acts of violence during interventions. Use-of-force is ought to balance security needs with ethical concerns for the rights and well-being of intruders or suspects.
Optional skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesdocument security incidents in the store
Prepare documentation and specific reports of the security threats, observations and incidents, such as shoplifting, that occur in the store, to be used as evidence against the offender, if required.
ensure hotel security
Guarantee the security of guests and the premises by monitoring the different hotel zones.
monitor parking areas to maintain security
Monitor the entry and exit routes within the parking areas and report on any hazards, accidents or violations.
train security officers
Instruct, train and further educate security officers.
Cross-sector
11 competencescheck official documents
Check an individuals' official documentation, such as driver's licenses and identification, to ensure compliance with legal regulations, and to identify and assess individuals.
deal with aggressive behaviour
Respond promptly to adverse behaviour in a professional manner by taking appropriate and legal action to prevent further aggressiveness, such as verbal warning, lawful removal from the premises or apprehension of the person involved. Report details of adverse behaviour in line with the organisation’s procedures.
develop computer vision system
Apply and combine different computer vision tools and methods such as image acquisition, image processing, image segmentation and classification, detection, etc. in one system to allow computers to extract information from digital images such as photographs or video.
digital
handle surveillance equipment
Monitor surveillance equipment to observe what people are doing in a given area and ensure their safety.
manage major incidents
Take immediate action to respond to major incidents that affect the safety and security of individuals in private or public places such as road accidents.
operate radio equipment
Set up and operate radio devices and accessories, such as broadcast consoles, amplifiers, and microphones. Understand the basics of radio operator language and, when necessary, provide instruction in handling radio equipment correctly.
digital
patrol areas
Patrol a designated area, watch out for and respond to suspicious and dangerous situations, and communicating with emergency response organisations.
perform security checks
Monitor and check individuals' bags or personal items in order to make sure the individuals present no threats and that their behaviour is legally compliant.
provide door security
Spot and monitor individuals or groups of people at the door who intend to enter the premises unlawfully or have potential for causing threats.
provide first aid
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.
restrain individuals
Restrain, or control by force, individuals who violate regulations in terms of acceptable behaviour, who present a threat to others, and who perform acts of violence, to ensure the individual is unable to proceed in this negative behaviour and to protect others.