United States
5414-Security guards
Job Title ( International classification ):
Security guards
ISCO Code:
5414
Job Description:
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.
Tasks:
Main Tasks include -
- (a) patrolling premises and checking doors, windows and gates to prevent and detect signs of unauthorised entry
- (b) controlling access to establishments, monitoring and authorizing the entrance or departure of employees and visitors, checking identification and issuing security passes
- (c) circulating among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order, protect property from theft or vandalism and enforce the regulations of the establishment
- (d) responding to alarms, investigating disturbances and contacting superiors, police or fire-fighters as appropriate
- (e) performing security checks of passengers and luggage at airports
- (f) picking up and ensuring the safe delivery of cash and valuables to banks, automated teller machines and retail establishments.
Inclusions:
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Bodyguard
- Doorkeeper
- Museum guard
- Security guard
- Security patrolman/woman
- Watchman/woman
Exclusions:
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Lifeguard - 5419
- Beach patrolman/woman - 5419
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- Beach guard
- Bodyguard (police officers; police inspectors and detectives)
- Bodyguard (protective services workers)
- Car park attendant
- Churchyard attendant
- Cinema attendant
- Circulating watchman
- Doorman
- Hotel porter
- Lock-keeper
- Night watch attendant
- Night watchman
- Patrolman
- Porter (doorkeepers; watchpersons and related workers)
- Port warden
- Protective guard
- Security guard
- Security officer (railway)
- Shopwalker
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