If you’re looking to work in Security Operations, you’re certainly going in the right direction. Not only is it one of the most sought-after industries to work in, you’ll also be qualified to begin working in almost no time once you complete a formal qualification. Not just that, you’re also looking at better career prospects here in Australia as companies are looking to recruit a high number of individuals in sectors like Building and Construction, Carpentry and Security, to name a few.
With a strong industry growth and over 44,000 job openings in the next five years, you’ll be sure to achieve a promising career!
Keep reading to find out where you should start and how to make the best out of it!
What are the jobs like?
From an Unarmed Guard to a Crowd Controller, there is no limit to what you can become with the right qualification. As a Security Officer, you’ll provide leadership in team environments, operate under limited supervision and be able to use judgement and discretion in unpredictable work contexts.
Step One: Choosing a course
Now a proper qualification may not be necessary for getting jobs in Security, but to ensure that you find the best job with the best employers, you should possess all the skills and expertise they look for. This can be done by completing a certificate course by which you’ll be ready to thrive in the industry within 12-16 months! Due to such a favourable trend in this industry, more and more people are undertaking these courses to be at the top of the game.
Some courses that you could consider are;
- CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations
If you’re just starting off, this is just the course for you. One of the immensely popular courses, a Certificate II in Security Operations can provide as the defining ground for your career in security. The duration of the course ranges from a few days and goes up to 12 months depending on your choice of institution. The certificate has 14 core units which will give you the appropriate knowledge of things like Effective Communication, Emergency response and evacuation procedures, Risk Assessment, Basic defensive techniques and much more. Highly recommended for both international and domestic students, you’ll be able to obtain a security guard license to commence work as an Unarmed Guard or Crowd Controller in Hotels, Nightclubs, Monitoring, Guarding once you get this qualification.
- CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations
The Certificate III In Security Operations is a level higher than the Certificate II. This qualification is suitable for individuals who already hold the certificate II and/or want to broaden their skills in this field. Note that there may be some specific entry requirements for this course, for instance, a Security Officers License.
The Certificate 3 security operations provide a pathway to further learning and work in various security roles and settings, including Security Risk Management.
What’s next?
On the successful completion of a qualification, you’ll pretty much have all the skills required to look for prospective jobs! With such a high demand for Security Officers in the market, it shouldn’t be too hard finding a job that fits you the best.
You could go online on websites like Seek, Gumtree, Indeed, JobSeeker and you’ll surely find hundreds of employers looking to recruit new officers, especially if you live in a city like Brisbane. Networking is key when it comes to looking for jobs, so make sure you ask around from friends, family, acquaintances and they could possibly know someone who could help!
