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Security Guard
Occupation Code: 5414
Alternative titles: Private Guard, Security Officer, Bodyguard, Watchman/Watchwoman, Door Supervisor, Bouncer
Number of employees (2017)
2,474
Share of foreigners (2017)
7%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+43%
Median Pay (per annum)
€12,400
Job description and duties
Security Guards ensure that sites, buildings, valuables and people are kept safe and secure. A Security Guard is typically expected to:
• Perform security checks on persons and goods
• Perform security checks at building entrances, which may include the inspection of personal belongings
• Monitor surveillance systems
• Patrol and secure premises
• Sign in visitors and direct them to the
appropriate locations
• Log vehicles entering and/or leaving
premises
• Control and direct the movement of
individuals in private or restricted areas
• Escort money or valuables in a security van
Work environment
Security Guards may work in a number of different locations and may work with the private and public sector. There is also a small amount
of office-based work involved. The nature of the work may be physically demanding.
Security Guards typically work on a full-time basis. Part-time opportunities may be available. Work may be on shift basis and one is expected to work on public holidays and during weekends.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To work as a Security Guard, individuals should:
• Be over the age of 18
• Have a clean Police Conduct Certificate
• Pass background and security checks
• Be in possession of a Security Guard licence,
which is obtained after undergoing a Private Guard Security Services course offered by a licenced training provider (licence is renewable on a yearly basis).
To work as a Security Guard at a place of entertainment and specialised private guard services one has to have been employed as a Police Officer or with the Armed Forces or as a Prison Warden for 5 years or has been licenced as a Private Guard for 5 years to apply for the specific licence.
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