How do I become a security officer
Get qualified to work as a security officer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Security Officer generally earns $1,100 per week ($57,200 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.
Courses.com.au Team
The number of people employed in the security industry has increased slightly in recent years. There are currently 39,900 people working as a Security Officer in Australia compared to 38,100 five years ago. Security Officers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Courses.com.au Team
A Certificate II in Security Operations is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Security Officer. This course will prepare you for work in a range of industries and will 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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Further reading
Choosing a security licence course in Australia: A step-by-step guide for jobseekers
10th November 2023
Most popular security courses
13th June 2022All security officer courses
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- CPP10107 Certificate I in Security Operations
- CPP20212 Certificate II in Security Operations
- CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations
- CPP30411 Certificate III in Security Operations
- CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services
- CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations
- CPP31418 Certificate III in Close Protection Operations
- CPPFES2005 Demonstrate First Attack Firefighting Equipment
- 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)
- CPPSEC3115 Carry, Operate and Maintain Revolvers for Security Purposes
- CPPSEC3116 Carry, Operate and Maintain Semi-automatic Pistols for Security Purposes
- CPPSEC3121 Control Persons Using Empty Hand Techniques
- CPPSEC3126 Defend Persons Using Spray
- CPPSS00059 Batons and Handcuffs Skill Set
- CPPSS00061 Cash-in-Transit Skill Set
- CPPSS00062 Control Room Operations Skill Set
- CPPSS00063 Firearms Skill Set
- CSC30222 Certificate III in Immigration Detention Operations
- DEF10117 Certificate I in Defence Skills
- HLTAID006 Advanced First Aid
- HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy
- HLTSS00065 Infection control Skill Set (Retail)
- MSMWHS205 Control Minor Incidents
- PSP40316 Certificate IV in Government Security
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- PSP50316 Diploma of Government Security
- PUAFER004 Respond to Facility Emergencies
- PUAFER005 Operate as Part of an Emergency Control Organisation
- TLIE2007 Use communications systems
- TLIF2018 Operate Firefighting Equipment
Security Officer careers
A Security Officer ensures the safety of an area, person or valuable item they have been assigned to. You may look after crowd control at a large event, manage the entry point to a premises or keep watch at a place where there are security concerns. Security Officers also conduct patrols and attend to any suspicious activity. You may also have to travel with an important person or item to keep them protected.
Security Officers need to have excellent awareness of things going on around them. It’s important that you can communicate with people from all backgrounds and you may be called on to deal with a difficult or challenging person. It’s important that you can focus for long periods of time and can remain physically fit for the job.
