Professional knowledge and skills in security services
Armed Guards must always apply professional knowledge and skills in security services to solve issues and problems at work.
Armed Guards
Descriptions & Duties
- Armed Guards carry out guarding work and the performance of which requires carrying of arms and ammunitions and possess valid arms license issued by the Hong Kong Police Force.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Trade Specific Competencies
Patrolling and observation skills
Armed Guards must be alert and aware of their surroundings, and be able to quickly recognize anything out of the ordinary.
Knowledge and skills in the use of a weapon
Armed Guards must be well trained in the use of a weapon.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- Completion of lower-secondary school education, preferably with upper-secondary school education
Professional qualification
- Holder of valid arms licence and Security Personnel Permit
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $10,000-$20,000
Monthly Salary $15,000-$20,000
Monthly Salary $15,000-$30,000
Work Environment
- Armed guards are required to carry arms and ammunitions. They wear uniform.
Tools
- Walki Talki
- Shotgun
