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Security Officer / Security Agent
Role & responsibilities
Patrols sites, manages access control, and documents incidents while coordinating with law enforcement when needed.
Key strengths
- Safety awareness26% (Job)
- Attention to detail22% (Job)
- Decision making18% (Job)
- Stress tolerance18% (Job)
- Ethics16% (Job)
What this means for you
- Ethics – Acts reliably and honestly when handling incidents and sensitive information.
- Safety awareness – Prioritizes safe practices and risk reduction.
- Attention to detail – Notices small but critical signs of risk or unusual behavior.
Typical tasks
- Verify credentials and manage entry for employees and visitors.
- Respond to alarms, incidents, or emergencies and escalate appropriately.
- Monitor premises via patrols, CCTV, and access control systems.
Daily work
- Patrols areas, monitors access, and responds to incidents
- Completes logs and reports, handing off to the next shift
- Reviews post assignments and security protocols
Education & entry routes
Helpful but not mandatory
- Security operations certification
- Conflict de-escalation training
Alternative pathways
- Loss Prevention Officer
- Security Supervisor
- Corporate Security Specialist
Work environment
- Team size
- Security teams of 5–30 depending on site size.
- Typical employers
- Corporate campuses, security firms, and event venues.
- People contact
- Moderate—staff, visitors, and incident response interactions.
- Stress level
- Moderate to high based on risk level of assignments.
- Working hours
- Shift-based coverage including nights and weekends.
Entry & progression
Common entry roles
- Access Control Officer
- Security Guard
Next career steps
- Security Supervisor
- Security Operations Manager