What does a security guard do?

Deters crime, controls access as mandated, reports issues and acts on emergencies with protocol.

Why does the sheet mention shopping centres?

It is the specific taxonomy title; guarding competences apply to other sites with context adjustment.

What to measure when hiring?

History, conflict handling and impulsivity/situational judgment assessment.

store detective

Code 3411.8.1

The security guard / store detective (vigilante u oficial de seguridad) prevents loss and protects people and premises: presence, patrols and incident protocol. Use this Job Dictionary profile to map Chilean «guardia de seguridad» search to an indexable sheet.

Essential skills

Knowledge

surveillance methods

Skills and competences

identify suspicious behaviour
liaise with security authorities
comply with legal regulations
detain offenders
ensure public safety and security
identify security threats
interrogate individuals
confront offenders
prevent shoplifting
practice vigilance
monitor surveillance equipment
monitor sales area for security reasons

Transversal competences

document security incidents in the store

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What to assess for this role

Assess self-control, observation and protocol compliance without abuse of force.

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What does a security guard do?: Deters crime, controls access as mandated, reports issues and acts on emergencies with protocol.
Why does the sheet mention shopping centres?: It is the specific taxonomy title; guarding competences apply to other sites with context adjustment.
What to measure when hiring?: History, conflict handling and impulsivity/situational judgment assessment.

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences