Security Officers

Security Officers patrol and guard industrial and commercial property, railway yards, stations and other facilities.

What the job involves

• Patrols areas and keeps watch for people acting suspiciously

• Watches for irregularities such as broken water-pipes and fire hazards and takes action to prevent fire, accidental loss or criminal activity

• May make arrests where authorised by law

• Conveys, or guards messengers conveying, valuables to and from banks or other establishments

• May sweep floors and supervise heating plants