Security Careers

Whether you are designing and installing a networked surveillance system, screening passengers at an international airport, providing security at a major event, working with cutting-edge biometric techniques or managing the security operation of a major corporation, the security industry has a role for you.

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People entering the security industry have several broad career paths available to them. Each area requires specialist training and qualifications. Licensing requirements are also different for each type of career and can be different in each state.
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Security Systems Installer 

Security system installers fit and repair security systems in homes and businesses.

They must develop knowledge of a range of security equipment, including electronic and electrical surveillance systems and closed-circuit TV, as well as knowledge of simple electronic principles and terminating techniques. They must also understand the principles of operation and characteristics of controllers, detectors, relays, bells, sirens, screamers and telephone circuits.
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Security Advisor

Security advisers advise clients on security requirements and recommend and design security specifications. They are often 'on call' after hours and at weekends.

Typical duties include carrying out threat assessments on properties or companies, assessing existing security systems and making recommendations to improve security.
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Security Officer

Security officers protect people and property, and maintain crowd control.

They may also be called Bodyguard, Bouncer, Crowd Controller, Gatekeeper, Mobile Patrol Guard, Security Agent, Security Guard, Store Security Officer, Watchman or even Concierge.

Typical duties include patrolling areas and checking doors, gates and windows for signs of unauthorised entry; watching for irregularities (e.g. fire hazards, leaking water pipes, lights left on, malfunction of equipment or machinery, unlocked security doors) and reporting incidents or problems to the appropriate authority.
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Private Investigator

Private investigators conduct investigations for clients and prepare evidence for court proceedings. They are often involved with matters of insurance, missing persons and character inquiries, and work in private agencies, commercial and industrial organisations.

They may also be called Commercial and Private Agent, Inquiry Agent, Private Detective, or Private Eye. 
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