Security officer, Āpiha whakahaumaru
Also known as
- Security guard, property guard, security monitor, surveillance monitor, CCTV operator, crowd controller, bouncer
Security officers guard and monitor people, property and places to prevent harm, theft, damage and other illegal activity. They may prevent crime, watch out for potential dangers and risks, and report issues.
Duration
02:18 mins
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$54K to $82K
Most common
$96K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Security officers
- usually work shifts, including nights and weekends and may work part time
- usually work in different places and may travel locally
- may work in noisy conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be safety conscious, solve problems and work well under pressure
Tasks
- look for suspicious activity and prevent theft
- find evidence through watching
- interview people to collect information
- search online, public and court records for information
- check for criminal history and civil judgements
- write investigation reports
- collect and document evidence
- work with police and other agencies
- serve legal documents to people
- speak in court about investigations
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need to train on the job to become a security officer and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- a Certificate of Approval from the Ministry of Justice
- to be 18 years old
- to pass a police check
You may need
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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