If you are interested in working as a security officer, the requirements and qualifications you need to have to access the role include:
Ability to communicate (possess good communication skills) effectively at all times
Must be an individual that has an eye for little details. That is to say that the security officer must be observant at all times
Must have good interpersonal skills, i.e., he/she must be a people person
Must be proactive in nature. He/she must be someone that acts fast whenever necessary
Must be able to work effectively as part of a team or lead a team if need be
The security officer must be customer-friendly
Must have the ability to evaluate and assess any given situation properly. In other words, he/she must possess good analytical skills
Must also be good at decision-making
Must be able to operate radio or telephone equipment as this is important in dispatching his/her duties efficiently
At least one year of verifiable experience in a similar role
Service in any military or para-military role would be an added advantage