(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Security Guards
Job Description
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises. |
100
|
Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons. |
77
|
Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property. |
73
|
Answer alarms and investigate disturbances. |
72
|
Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences. |
62
|
Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates. |
44
|
Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection. |
40
|
Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas. |
36
|
Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary. |
35
|
Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed. |
29
|
Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, or machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering. |
11
|
Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnace, or boiler. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
77
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
59
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
59
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
55
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
54
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
53
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
48
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
45
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
45
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
45
|
Getting Information
|
44
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
39
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
37
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
37
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
35
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
31
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
30
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
27
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
27
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
27
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
26
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
26
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
26
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
26
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
24
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
22
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
22
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
22
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
19
|
Processing Information
|
17
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
16
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
15
|
Thinking Creatively
|
14
|
Interacting With Computers
|
13
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
10
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
10
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
6
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
4
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
4
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
4
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
3
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|