Yes. Gatehouse and access-control duties are common areas of employment for licensed unarmed security officers in Queensland. A gatehouse security officer may control entry and exit from a site, check identification and authorisations, record visitors and contractors, inspect vehicles where authorised, issue access passes, communicate with site personnel, monitor security systems, conduct patrols and respond to incidents or emergencies.

BARS Training Australia works closely with a large number of security employers throughout Queensland, including employers providing security services around major industrial and port environments in locations such as Townsville, Cairns, Mackay and Weipa. These types of workplaces can provide excellent opportunities for security officers with good communication, access-control, observation and reporting skills. Gatehouse security is not limited to major industrial sites either. With increased community concern about home invasions and property crime, we are also seeing security officers increasingly used within gated residential communities and other controlled-access developments.

These positions often combine security with customer service, requiring officers to communicate professionally with residents, visitors, contractors and members of the public while maintaining effective access control. The CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations develops many of the practical skills required for this work, including access control, patrols, risk assessment, communication, screening, radio use, incident response and workplace documentation. For someone entering the security industry, gatehouse and access-control work can provide a good opportunity to gain practical experience while developing the confidence, judgement and communication skills that become increasingly valuable throughout a security career.