Static Security Officer

Typical job description and responsibilities

Static Security Officer Duties and Responsibilities:

A Static Security Officer job means different job specifications, depending on the assignment. The difference is that you’ll be assigned to one location, but in that one location, you will be very active. You’re expected to make frequent patrols to ensure the premises are safe. If you’re placed at the entry point of the building, you’re responsible for searching visitors, logging the names of whoever enters the building and recording the time that they leave. In some cases, you’ll be posted at a specific spot to assist with crowd control instead.

You’ll spend a lot of time on your feet, and it would be best to be physically fit for this role. Some companies require static officers to conduct vehicle searches and join dog patrols for the safety of a building.

You should also become familiar with control room duties, which is another aspect of being a Static Security Officer. In cases of emergencies, such as a breach of the premises, you and your team will be expected to respond effectively and efficiently. That means taking the right actions quickly and intelligently.

You’ll also be expected to conduct site checks and stop any thefts from happening. Altogether, this is a role that can vary a lot depending on where you’re assigned.

Following training for this role, you will be equipped with the skills to:

• Conduct regular area patrols
• Complete security documentation
• Supervise and control access to your assigned location
• Communicate clearly with staff at all levels of the organisation

Static Security Managers are also responsible for:  

• Monitoring alarms
• Writing incident reports
• Ensuring that surveillance equipment is up-to-date
• Making sure that company procedures are followed

Working Conditions

There are many duties expected of you during a shift, which keeps you very busy. Since you usually work with a team, you still get a good amount of rest between your shifts, but keep in mind you often work long hours in one location.

Some companies will keep you at a location for long periods, because some clients of theirs don’t like too many personnel changes. Seeing the same faces in charge of security often has a very reassuring effect on the public, which will give you plenty of pride on the job too.

This job also requires a lot of attention to detail. Your observation skills need to be high.

Skills and personal qualities required: 

A Static Security Officer needs to be:

• Detail-oriented 
• Physically fit
• A quick problem solver
• Able to quickly communicate with the rest of the team and coordinate accordingly
• Able to implement the correct security systems
• Knowledgeable of licensing laws and health and safety regulations
• Able to write incident reports 

Education required

There are no specific qualifications required to take your SIA course. You should have a strong command of English, as you need to listen to and understand situations, as well as write reports and coordinate with your team.

Benefits of the job:

• Increased earnings as you learn more about the security industry
• Developing real investigative skills
• Learning more about alarm systems
• Learning how to respond to emergencies

The job can be very active at times and may challenge you to maintain your level of physical fitness. It gives a great opportunity to learn about the security industry and how to ensure success at a job site. You will also learn how to work as a member of a team. Sometimes you may be positioned at one site for long periods, so you may develop new skills that apply to your level of concentration and focus.

You can also expect to:

• Develop observational skills
• Learn about property management skills
• Learn about being patient