Security Officers

Daily Tasks

• Greets and organises people attending court cases, ensures necessary parties are present, calls defendants and witnesses, directs oath taking and keeps order in the courtroom.
• Patrols airport, checks passengers baggage, operates metal detectors and x-rays and assists in responding to emergency situations.
• Watches for illegal fishing or attempted smuggling.
• Ejects persons in illegal occupation of premises.
• Calls in civil police and gives evidence in court where necessary.
• Receives duty sheet, time-clock and keys for premises to be visited, checks locks, doors, windows, etc. and reports any suspicious circumstances to security headquarters.
• Provides entry security, checks tickets, manages queues, takes entry fees, and escorts people from the premises where necessary in a variety of public venues such as nightclubs, pubs and bars.
• Checks persons and vehicles entering and leaving premises, establishes their credentials and arranges for escorts for visitors.
• Monitors, patrols and deals with security difficulties in hotels, factories, offices and other premises, and public or private estates to prevent theft and unauthorised entry.
• Walks or rides near person requiring protection, watches for suspicious occurrences and defends guarded person from attack.

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