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
security guard
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 32 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure law application
check official documents
execute inspection walkway
restrain individuals
identify security threats
maintain facility security systems
detain offenders
perform security checks
liaise with security authorities
stay alert
patrol areas
perform body searches
deal with aggressive behaviour
practice vigilance
ensure public safety and security
comply with the principles of self-defence
security threats
identify terrorism threats
monitor surveillance equipment
Optional & specialised skills
fire safety regulations
provide security in detention centres
carry out security activities with a dog
document security incidents in the store
legal requirements related to ammunition
illegal substances
check methods
legal use-of-force
manage lost and found articles
monitor parking areas to maintain security
security in commercial buildings
ensure store security
exercise security in hospitals
alarm systems
criminal law
security in industrial buildings
explosives
provide door security
surveillance methods
inspect cargo
ensure compliance with types of weapons
ensure security on ships
operate radio equipment
manage major incidents
ensure accurate screening of luggage in aerodromes
ensure hotel security
conduct airport security screening
handle surveillance equipment
provide first aid
interrogate individuals
control crowd
regulate traffic
Other matches: security guard supervisor · hospitality establishment security officer · airport security officer · security manager · armoured car guard
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.