How do I become a security guard
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Security Guard generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people working as a Security Guard has increased slightly over the last five years. There are currently 39,900 people working in this role in Australia. Security Guards may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re thinking of becoming a Security Guard, you could enrol in a Certificate II in Security Operations. This qualification will prepare you to provide security services in a range of industries and explore topics such as conducting patrols, crowd control and dealing with intoxicated people. You could also consider a Certificate III in Security Operations or a Certificate II in Transport Security Protection.
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Most popular security courses
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5th January 2022All security guard courses
- 10618NAT Course in Firearms Safety (approved for Firearms Licensing in Queensland)
- 11029NAT Course in Firearms and Weapons Safety (Approved for Firearms Licensing in Queensland)
- 11141NAT Certificate IV in Firearms
- AVI20118 Certificate II in Transport Security Protection
- CPP10107 Certificate I in Security Operations
- CPP20212 Certificate II in Security Operations
- CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations
- CPP30411 Certificate III in Security Operations
- CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations
- CPP31418 Certificate III in Close Protection Operations
- CPPSEC3101 Manage Conflict and Security Risks Using Negotiation
- CPPSEC3110 Control Persons using Baton
- CPPSEC3111 Restrain Persons Using Handcuffs
- CPPSEC3114 Control Security Risk Situations using Firearms
- CPPSEC3114 Control Security Risk Situations Using Firearms (Firearms Requalification)
- CPPSEC3121 Control Persons Using Empty Hand Techniques
- CPPSS00059 Batons and Handcuffs Skill Set
- CPPSS00061 Cash-in-Transit Skill Set
- CPPSS00062 Control Room Operations Skill Set
- CPPSS00063 Firearms Skill Set
- MARF037 Follow Vessel Security Procedures (Security Awareness Training)
- MSMWHS205 Control Minor Incidents
Security Guard careers
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.
