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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine job requirements
  2. Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  3. Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
  4. Prepare to assess security requirements
  5. Conduct discussions with customer to establish actual and potential security risks and clarify scope of work
  6. Apply effective interpersonal techniques when interacting with customer
  7. Identify site access and specific site requirements and make appropriate arrangements, as required, in accordance with client and organisational requirements
  8. Identify personal limitations in assessing security requirements and seek assistance from appropriate person(s)
  9. Assess security requirements
  10. Gather relevant information from identified sources and apply to assignment requirements
  11. Carry out a site assessment to facilitate an accurate determination of security requirements, where possible
  12. Review client assets, activities and existing security arrangements to assess the level and range of security risk to client operations
  13. Identify weak points, risk areas and environmental factors affecting the security risk of the site and assess in accordance with organisational procedures
  14. Document security assessment
  15. Complete a comprehensive assessment of client security requirements within designated timeframes and present for review to appropriate person(s)
  16. Prepare a security survey in accordance with industry and organisational standards of style, format and accuracy
  17. Make recommendations for security equipment/systems and provide alternative options in accordance with organisational requirements
  18. Process documentation in accordance with legislative, assignment and organisational requirements

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Job requirements include one (1) or more of the following:

instructions from supervisor/management

work schedules and completion dates

specific client requirements

site requirements

security clearance and access requirements

reporting and documentation requirements

budget allocations

national construction code

fire regulations

Appropriate person(s) includes one (1) or more of the following:

clients

site managers

project managers

engineers and technicians

technical experts

line managers/supervisors

colleagues

regulatory personnel

security consultants

Customer includes one (1) or more of the following:

owner

property/other agent

tenant

building supervisor

manager

project manager

architect

government and legal instruments/agencies

Scope of work includes one (1) or more of the following:

personal protection

access requirements

property or assets

conformance with insurance

legislative or other requirements

Interpersonal techniques include one (1) or more of the following:

verbal or non-verbal language

two-way interaction

constructive feedback

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

interpreting non-verbal and verbal messages

observation techniques

use of positive, confident and cooperative language

control of tone of voice and body language

use of language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

clear presentation of options and consequences

demonstrating flexibility and willingness to compromise

Site access and specific site requirements include one (1) or more of the following:

access and egress points

time of access

access codes

keys and passes

security clearances

union requirements

WHS requirements

building codes and regulations

heritage listings

noise control

Security threats and risks include one (1) or more of the following:

vandalism

sabotage

trespass

break-in

burglary

assault or harm

unauthorised access

accidents

theft

pilferage

terrorist acts

theft of information

rioting and civil disorder

natural disasters

power loss

deliberate/accidental damage to people, property and premises

Weak points and risk areas include one (1) or more of the following:

unsecured or poorly secured entry points

entry points screened from public view

entry points with old or worn locks

external doors without deadlocks or with hinges opening outward

flimsy building materials and client habits

Environmental factors include one (1) or more of the following:

adequacy of street lighting

traffic flow

neighbourhood crime rating

proximity of other buildings

Assessment includes involving one (1) or more of the following:

discussions with client

crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) site inspection

visual inspections

review of client floor plans and supporting documentation

police/insurance companies

Information includes one (1) or more of the following:

value or importance of assets

insurance policy agreements

special rooms or areas requiring higher level of protection

current/proposed operating environments

assets and systems

activities and functions

existing security systems/equipment

existing management strategies

business and operational plans

incident history

Site assessment includes one (1) or more of the following:

type and condition of building structures

identification of risk areas/weak points

site restrictions

regulations and requirements

access and egress patterns

floor plan

existing security equipment/systems

Security equipment and systems include one (1) or more of the following:

detection devices

audible/visual warning devices

cameras

monitors and control equipment

control panels

intercoms

wireless equipment

car alarms

electronic readers

electronic recognition controls

locks and locking systems

grills

lighting

boom gates

turnstiles

bank pop-up screens

smoke detection devices

electric/mechanical fire safety and fire locking systems

power supplies

batteries

security doors and door controls

Documentation includes one (1) or more of the following:

checklists

reports

floor plans

client briefs

specifications

schedules

site survey