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Security Training Officers

Descriptions & Duties

  • Security Training Officers conduct training and assist the security training manager in performing training related functions.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically 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:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently 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:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Professional knowledge and skills in security services

Security Training Officers must always apply professional knowledge and skills in security services to solve issues and problems at work.

Training skills

Security Training Officers must be able to assist in identifying training needs, designing a training course, running an effective course and evaluating the outcomes of training.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • A higher diploma or an associate degree or equivalent is preferable

Experience

  • 3 years of relevant experience

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $15,000-$30,000

Monthly Salary $30,000-$40,000

Monthly Salary $40,000-$70,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Security Training Managers generally work in offices.

Tools

  • Computer and Projector

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