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Security agent
What is the role of a security guard? What skills does a security guard need? What are the missions? Find all the answers to these questions in this job description designed exclusively for the security guard profession !

As a security guard, I play an important role in the security of my site.
What is the role of a security guard?
The job of a security guard involves ensuring the protection of property and people at our customer's premises. This includes monitoring the premises, preventing incidents, taking appropriate action in the event of an incident, and complying with safety instructions. The agent must be attentive, responsive and able to handle a variety of situations while remaining calm and professional.
My duties and responsibilities
as a security guard
I'm the entry point for all visitors
- I control access to the site
- I verify identities
- I issue and manage access badges
I provide permanent on-site surveillance
- I make rounds of the entire perimeter
- I manage alarms and remove doubts
- I intervene if necessary
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My core competencies
Know-how
Valid business card
Mastery of rounding techniques
Managing alarms and remote surveillance systems
Proficiency in office automation tools
Know-how
- Valid business card
- Mastery of rounding techniques
- Managing alarms and remote surveillance systems
- Proficiency in office automation tools
Know-how
- Sense of observation
- Vigilance
- Diplomacy
- Adaptability
- Curiosity

The advantages of my job
- Variety of situations: my days are never the same
- Societal : my missions are in the public interest and contribute to the safety of all.
- Growth : my sector is booming and offers great prospects
How do Ibecome a security guard?
To become a security guard, you need to follow a specific training program and meet certain legal requirements. Although specific schooling is not compulsory, certain qualifications are an asset in this profession.
What diploma would enable me to become a security guard?
- CAP Security agent
- Brevet professionnel agent technique de prévention et de sécurité (vocational certificate in prevention and security)
- Bac professionnel Sécurité - Prévention
Although training is an important advantage, obtaining the TFP APS remains a prerequisite to work as a security and prevention agent. To become a private security agentI must pass the Titre à Finalité Professionnelle d'Agent de Prévention et de Sécurité.

How do I become a security guard without a diploma?
As mentioned above, you don't need a diploma of any kind to work in this security profession. However, it is essential to take the TFP APS. It's only once I've completed this course that I'll be able to apply to the CNAPS for my professional card.
This qualification, recognized by the French Ministry of Labor, validates the theoretical and practical knowledge required to operate legally. It includes training in surveillance techniques, emergency management and safety instructions. Without the TFP APS, it is not possible to obtain the professional card issued by the Prefecture, which is essential for working as a security guard. To take this course, I need to be of legal age, have a clean criminal record, speak fluent French and be able to perform basic mathematical operations.
My career prospects
- Managerial functions (Station Manager or Site Manager)
- Branch operations functions: Planner or Operations Assistant
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What environment will I be working in?
I will be assigned to various customer sites:

- Office building

- Retail premises

- Shopping centers

- Public spaces

- Leisure parks
What are the different types of security types?
There are many different types of security guard. They differ in their training, their missions and the context in which they carry out their duties. Here's an overview of the main types of security guard and their differences
Private security agent
The private security guard must hold a professional card obtained after completing the TFP APS course.. Their mission is to protect people and property. He is the security agent with the most global vision. They carry out a wide range of tasks, such as monitoring premises, preventing incidents, intervening in the event of a problem, and enforcing the safety instructions essential to everyone's well-being. They can work in a variety of environments, as described above.
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Fire safety officer
The agent
Dog handler
Airport security officer
In short, the main difference between security agents lies in the professional certifications or specific titles they hold. A private security guard must hold the TFP APS, a fire safety officer must hold the SSIAP certificate, a security dog officer must hold the ACS professional certificate, and a professional security guard must have the CQP ASA.
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