What unarmed security officers do
Unarmed security officers guard, patrol or watch another person's property. They do this without a guard dog or weapon.
This includes:
- in-house security
- loss prevention officers
- security gate officers.
You need an unarmed security officer licence to do this job.
You don't need an unarmed security officer licence if you are:
- a casino employee
- a security officer on public transport
- employed by the state or federal government.
More information
- Find out how to become a licensed unarmed security officer.
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