Security Officer

Overview

Security Officers patrol and guard industrial and commercial property, railway yards, stations and other facilities.

patrols areas and keeps watch for people acting suspiciously
watches for irregularities such as broken water-pipes and fire hazards and takes action to prevent fire, accidental loss or criminal activity
may make arrests where authorised by law
conveys, or guards messengers conveying, valuables to and from banks or other establishments
may sweep floors and supervise heating plants.

You need a formal qualification in security to work as a Security Officer.
Find a Certificate in Security Operations
Licensing is required. Qualifications or Vocational Education and Training (VET) units of competency that are accepted for each security subclass license is dependent on each state and territory licensing body.
Find specific licenses, registration and compliance information, visit
Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS)