Security Guard Requirements, Skills & Qualifications
The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Security Guard:
- High school or Senior secondary certificate.
- Proven work experience as a security guard or relevant position
- Trained security guard with diploma
- Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment
- Excellent knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols
- Surveillance skills and detail orientation
- Integrity and professionalism
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Security Guard skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Security Guard roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.