Basic qualification of

security officer
REPORTER:

MARCO ANGELO C. CASTRO

 objectives
• To discuss the basic qualification of security officer

applicant

• to define the need qualifications to become a security

officer
 Definition of terms
Personal attributes of a security officer – This would be the core of how security officer do his
job properly.

Qualification to become security officer - In order to become a security officer, you must be a
filipino citizen.

Security Officer - Security officers protect the people and assets of a company by keeping watch for
any threats. They perform regular security checks on buildings and can be found at entrance points, so
no intruders successfully enter the premises.
 basic qualification of security officer
applicant
To apply and be hired by a company in the philippines to become a security officer,
first, you must be a filipino citizen and a high school graduate, physically and
mentally fit for this job and not less than 21 or more than 50 years of age and your
height must be at least 5 feet and 4 inches and must have undergone PRE-
LICENSING TRAINING COURSE/BASIC SECURITY GUARD COURSE, EXEMPTED FROM
ATTENDING PRE-LICENSING TRAINING COURSE/BSGC.
 basic qualification of security officer
applicant
This would help you if you are interested in becoming a security officer
in the philippines you have to list down the information that I discuss
and learn the other basics of how to be fit for this job and learn of how
to be a good security officer.
 need qualifications to become a security
officer

1. FILIPINO CITIZEN - In order to protect and serve to

our country you may be a filipino citizen. This is
actually required and stated on the republic act no.
5487. Any filipino citizen can be a security guard as
long as they meet the other basic requirements.
 need qualifications to become a security
officer
2. PHYSICALLY and MENTALLY FIT - Security guards do challenging
work. They may be asked to run, jump, and even do weightlifting.
Physical fitness improves officer and organizational safety. Physically fit
and well-trained security guards can easily catch suspects. Being
mentally fit is as important as being physically fit. This is to avoid any
unnecessary rage and aggression that might result to violence in the
place that is being protected. Substance abuse is also being considered
to be a mental illness whereas most people that have experienced this
has been sent to rehabilitation centers.
 need qualifications to become a security
officer
3. UNDERGONE SECURITY TRAINING COURSES - This is the
importance of security education and training comes in.
Security education and training is about gaining knowledge
about principles, concepts, and facts to develop analytical and
problem-solving skills. When it comes to security training,
potential security guards gain a set of skills that they are able
to use in a particular job.
 need qualifications to become a security
officer
4. PRE-LICENSING TRAINING CERTIFICATE – Known as
national certificate I (security services – NC I) this is about the
capability of a person to achieve to execute control system,
perform basic communication skills, respond to emergency
situations, demonstrate marksmanship or skills in shooting and
perform defensive techniques.
 need qualifications to become a security
officer

5. BASIC ROTC/CMT CERTIFICATE - This is acquired by a

person during their college years. Basic rotc is the only
component required by a tertiary (college) level student to have
completed as requirement for completion of the national
service training program.
 Personal attributes of a security officer

• HONESTY
• ALERTNESS
• PHYSICAL FITNESS
• GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• ABILITY TO SERVE CLIENT’S NEEDS
 honesty
A good security guard must be honest. They are responsible
for securing access to buildings and protecting a business
against theft and other crimes. If a security guard is not
honest, he might steal or put the company at risk. That is why
it is so important for security companies to do thorough
background checks on their security guards to make sure that
they do not have any criminal history or dishonest activity.
 alertness
A good security guard is always alert and aware of his
surroundings. It is necessary to constantly stay focused and
avoid distractions as much as possible, or risk missing
something that could prove important. An unobservant
officer might easily overlook something that could put lives
in jeopardy, or miss out on witnessing a criminal or thief in
action.
 Physical fitness
Being in good physical shape leads to mental alertness. The
officer needs to portray a clean professional image, with a neat
uniform and their shirt clean and tucked in. A security guard
should look well put together and portray themselves and the
client in a positive manner. Security is at the forefront of
relations with the general public. The officer needs to be
courteous and professional at all times.
 Good communication skills
A good security guard knows how to communicate effectively both
verbally and in their writing skills. Clear, courteous communication
can be the deciding factor in handling a tricky situation effectively.
Communication also allows the security officer to carefully and
accurately document each and every incident of importance. Also, as
important as it is for an officer to be observant and alert for the
safety of our clients, the majority of their interaction will be with the
employees and customers or clients of the people we protect, so
courtesy and a friendly attitude is key.
 Ability to serve client’s need
It is essential for a security guard to be detail oriented because
he has to perform a lot of tasks and remember details in serving
our clients. In addition, the officer needs to be able to follow post
orders. Each security officer on duty is assigned a “post” which
he is to man. At each assigned post there will be written
instructions based on the client’s needs, referred to as “post
orders.” Officers are trained on these specific duties before ever
assuming their post.
5 true or false and
10 questions
(multiple choices)
 True or false
1. IN ORDER TO BECOME A SECURITY OFFICER, YOU MUST BE A FILIPINO CITIZEN.

2. PRE-LICENSING TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIREMENT FOR COMPLETION OF THE NATIONAL

SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM.

3. BASIC ROTC/CMT CERTIFICATE KNOWN AS NATIONAL CERTIFICATE I (SECURITY SERVICES – NC I) .

4. UNDERGONE SECURITY TRAINING COURSE IS ESSENTIAL FOR A SECURITY GUARD TO BE DETAIL

ORIENTED BECAUSE HE HAS TO PERFORM A LOT OF TASKS AND REMEMBER DETAILS IN SERVING OUR
CLIENTS.

5. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES OF A SECURITY OFFICER WOULD BE THE CORE OF HOW SECURITY OFFICER DO
HIS JOB PROPERLY.
 Multiple choices
1. what is one of the objectives that I discuss ? 4. the only component required by a tertiary (college) level student to
have completed as requirement for completion of the National Service
A. To discuss the basic qualification of security officer applicant Training Program.
B. To acquired by a person during their college years
C. To accept the importance of security education and training comes A. CWTS
in B. LTS
C. ROTC
2. My presentation is all about?
5. This would be the core of how security officer do his job
A. How to become a security officer properly:
B. Basic qualification of security officer
C. Objectives of how to become a security officer A. Personal attributes
B. Individual attributes
3. In order to become a security officer, you must be A ? C. Team attributes

A. American citizen 6. Pre-licensing Training Certificate – known as:

B. Canadian citizen
C. Filipino citizen A. SOSIA Resolution No. 2016-001
B. national certificate I
 Multiple choices
7. security guards do challenging work. they may be asked to run, jump, 10. A good security guard is always ______ and aware of his
and even do weightlifting. physical fitness improves officer and surroundings. :
organizational safety this is one of the qualification that security officer
have: A. Honesty
B. Alert
A. Filipino citizen C. Physical Fit
B. Physically and mentally fit
C. Undergone security training courses

8. this is the importance of security education and training comes in:

A. Physically and mentally fit

B. Undergone security training courses
C. Filipino citizen

9. personal attributes of security officer:

A. Honesty
B. Liar
C. Lazy
 ANSWER:
1. TRUE 1. A
2. FALSE 2. B
3. C
3. TRUE
4. D
4. FALSE 5. A
5. TRUE 6. B
7. B
8. A
9. A
10.B
THANK YOU