Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
bodyguard
ESCO occupation · 24 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
stay alert
react calmly in stressful situations
secure premises
adapt to changing situations
check methods
check subjects
liaise with security authorities
practice vigilance
execute inspection walkway
control crowd
identify suspicious behaviour
handle conflicts
security threats
identify security threats
provide first aid
work in shifts
detain offenders
protect important clients
manage major incidents
communicate with customers
comply with the principles of self-defence
perform security checks
restrain individuals
perform body searches
Optional & specialised skills
European firearms-control legislation
search for explosive devices
ensure compliance with types of weapons
legal use-of-force
monitor surveillance equipment
patrol areas
provide protective escort
surveillance methods
legal requirements related to ammunition
check official documents
first response
drive vehicles
interrogate individuals
operate radio equipment
identify surveillance devices
identify terrorism threats
provide secured transportation
assist police investigations
apply advanced driving techniques
coordinate patrols
deal with aggressive behaviour
assist emergency services
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.