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
adapt to changing situations
react calmly in stressful situations
work in shifts
perform body searches
comply with the principles of self-defence
security threats
liaise with security authorities
perform security checks
identify security threats
communicate with customers
identify suspicious behaviour
practice vigilance
secure premises
stay alert
protect important clients
manage major incidents
restrain individuals
detain offenders
check subjects
execute inspection walkway
handle conflicts
provide first aid
check methods
control crowd
Optional & specialised skills
assist police investigations
assist emergency services
operate radio equipment
deal with aggressive behaviour
provide protective escort
legal use-of-force
patrol areas
identify surveillance devices
monitor surveillance equipment
surveillance methods
check official documents
ensure compliance with types of weapons
European firearms-control legislation
coordinate patrols
interrogate individuals
identify terrorism threats
apply advanced driving techniques
legal requirements related to ammunition
search for explosive devices
drive vehicles
first response
provide secured transportation
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.