Security Screening Officer
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Community and Personal Service Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 4Community and Personal Service Workers
- Sub-major group
- 45Protective Service and Security Workers
- Minor group
- 452Security Workers
- Unit group
- 4522Security Officers and Guards
Description
Conducts screening of persons, items and cargo entering high security facilities to identify and remove dangerous or prohibited items, and ensure the security of the premises.
Specialisations
- Aviation Protection Officer
- Court Security Officer
Unit group
4522 · Security Officers and GuardsDescription
Provide security and investigative services to organisations and individuals.
Skill level
Australia
3; 4
Occupation skill level 4
Tasks
Tasks include
- Controls access to, and conducts screening at, security checkpoints within high security facilities such as airports, ports and law courts
- Uses X-ray equipment, body scanners, metal detectors, explosive trace detectors, and frisk or physical searches to screen visitors, parcels, staff, passengers, hand luggage and checked baggage for weapons, explosives and suspicious or prohibited items
- Maintains security and order within and around high security zones and facilities, including by watching for irregularities, inspecting vehicles and responding to disturbances
- Responds to security incidents, maintains detailed records and reports incidents to appropriate authorities
- Complies with security and safety procedures and regulatory requirements
- May monitor and maintain security within court rooms, and escort high risk persons within secure areas
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/4/45/452/4522
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
