To be successful in security, you need to be a good people person with a strong work ethic. Communication, patience, observation, judgement, reliability and the ability to remain calm when dealing with difficult situations are particularly important. The CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations provides the foundation skills and knowledge you need to commence work in the security industry. You will learn about communication, conflict management, legal responsibilities, risk, incident response, reporting and practical security procedures.

However, completing your qualification is really the beginning of your development as a security officer. Security is a very people-focused industry, and you continue learning every day on the job. Security officers interact with an enormous variety of people and situations. Experience teaches you how to communicate with different personalities, recognise developing problems, make sound decisions and often resolve situations before they escalate. BARS Training Australia focuses on preparing students for the realities of the workplace, not simply completing the qualification.

Our experienced facilitators use practical examples and industry experience to help students understand what working in security is actually like. A good security officer combines the skills learned during training with professionalism, common sense, good communication and a willingness to keep learning throughout their career.