Security & DefenceProtective services workersISCO 5414
armoured car guard
Armoured car guards ensure the safe transportation of valuable items such as money between locations like stores and banks. They load and unload the vehicle, handle the documentation of the transfer, deliver the items to the correct location and respond quickly to robberies, according to the security protocol in place. They may also handle guns and drive the armoured car.
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (13)
unload cargounload cargoHandle safe unloading of goods from transportation vehicles.load cargoload cargoGather goods to be transported and place them in a transportation vehicle.comply with the principles of self-defencecomply with the principles of self-defenceObserve the principles according to which a person should only use so much force as is required to repel an attack. The use of deadly force is limited to situations where attackers are using deadly fo...manage major incidentsmanage major incidentsTake immediate action to respond to major incidents that affect the safety and security of individuals in private or public places such as road accidents.maintain vehicle delivery documentationmaintain vehicle delivery documentationEnsure that vehicle delivery documents are made up accurately and on time.provide secured transportationprovide secured transportationManage secured transportation of cash or other valuable cargo, like securities, jewellery or important individuals.ensure regulatory compliance concerning distribution activitiesensure regulatory compliance concerning distribution activitiesMeet the rules, policies and laws that govern transportation and distribution activities.handle delivered packageshandle delivered packagesAdminister delivered packages and ensure that they reach their destination on time.liaise with security authoritiesliaise with security authoritiesRespond quickly to security incidents and violations by calling the police and keep in touch with other relevant parties involved in the potential prosecution of the offender.manage theft preventionmanage theft preventionApply theft and robbery prevention; monitor security surveillance equipment; enforce security procedures if needed.monitor security measuresmonitor security measuresOversee and control the implementation of prevention, security, and surveillance measures in order to assess their effectiveness and to make adjustments in case of unsatisfactory results.practice vigilancepractice vigilancePractice vigilance during patrol or other surveillance activities in order to ensure safety and security, to look out for suspicious behaviour or other alarming changes in patterns or activities, and ...manage cash transportationmanage cash transportationManage the appropriate and safe transportation of cash.
Optional (14)
legal requirements related to ammunitionlegal requirements related to ammunitionLegal regulations and requirements in the field of selling, buying, handling and storing ammunition.surveillance methodssurveillance methodsSurveillance methods used in the gathering of information and intelligence for investigation purposes.operate radio equipmentoperate radio equipmentSet up and operate radio devices and accessories, such as broadcast consoles, amplifiers, and microphones. Understand the basics of radio operator language and, when necessary, provide instruction in ...restrain individualsrestrain individualsRestrain, or control by force, individuals who violate regulations in terms of acceptable behaviour, who present a threat to others, and who perform acts of violence, to ensure the individual is unabl...use modern electronic navigational aidsuse modern electronic navigational aidsUse modern navigational aids such as GPS and radar systems.provide first aidprovide first aidAdminister cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.drive vehiclesdrive vehiclesBe able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.coordinate transportationcoordinate transportationScheduling of transportation operations.react calmly in stressful situationsreact calmly in stressful situationsReact quickly, calmly, and safely to unexpected situations; provide a solution that solves the problem or diminishes its impact.ensure compliance with types of weaponsensure compliance with types of weaponsComply with legal requirements when using different kinds of firearms and other types of weapons and their matching ammunition.acquire licences for the use of weaponsacquire licences for the use of weaponsCoordinate with technical staff on legal aspects such as licenses, authorisations and assurances related to weapons and munition.handle surveillance equipmenthandle surveillance equipmentMonitor surveillance equipment to observe what people are doing in a given area and ensure their safety.prepare transportation routesprepare transportation routesPrepare routes through the addition or subtraction of routes, making changes to route frequency, and changing the service span of routes. Adjusts routes through providing additional running time to ro...deal with aggressive behaviourdeal with aggressive behaviourRespond promptly to adverse behaviour in a professional manner by taking appropriate and legal action to prevent further aggressiveness, such as verbal warning, lawful removal from the premises or app...
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