Application
This unit describes the skills required to monitor the effectiveness of security, support team members and coordinate emergency responses.
This unit applies to those working with offenders/detainees in prisons, secure custodial centres and community facilities under custodial supervision, with responsibility for coordinating and monitoring security functions and the effectiveness of the local system.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to security systems.
Those undertaking this unit work autonomously and may lead small teams. The role requires organisation, communication and reflection skills.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Monitor the effectiveness of security | 1.1 Ensure that staff members are rostered and duties assigned to maintain effective operation of the security system. 1.2 Routinely check security information and reports according to organisational requirements. 1.3 Routinely assess the safety and welfare of all individuals regarding possible hazards. 1.4 Routinely monitor reports on effective working of equipment, and inaccuracies and malfunctions. 1.5 Ensure that effective communication and information exchange are maintained between team members, units and key centres in the organisation. 1.6 Report all security concerns promptly, clearly and accurately to management and key specialist teams. |
2. Support team members | 2.1 Provide team members with current information necessary to ensure the effective maintenance of the security system. 2.2 Confirm and interpret security information and procedures and promote a positive approach to change with team members. 2.3 Identify and analyse the resources needed by team members to maintain the security system in order to provide advice to management. 2.4 Identify the skills and performance development required to maintain the security system and provide advice to management and specialist units. 2.5 Promote the safety and welfare of offenders, team members and the public at all times and in components of the security system. |
3. Coordinate emergency response | 3.1 Interpret alarms and respond according to procedures and degree of urgency. 3.2 Coordinate team response according to the status of the emergency, the safety and welfare of individuals and emergency response procedures. 3.3 Assess the risk of escalation of incidents and coordinate team action to minimise risks. 3.4 Use codes and call systems accurately and effectively. 3.5 Complete security and incident reports, records and registers accurately and comprehensively and provide reports to management or special inquiries. 3.6 Coordinate debriefing and post-emergency analysis. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.
supervising, coordinating and monitoring all security equipment and strategies required by the security system of the work site and consistent with work role, responsibilities and delegation
anticipating and interpreting the efficiencies and risks of the security system and incidents against security plans and procedures
providing advice on the implementation of security technology and the resources required to maintain the security system
coordinating team responses at incidents and deploying back-up and specialist resources in response to incidents and alarms
coping with a high degree of pressure
using a range of communication equipment and information sources during incidents
evaluating security incidents and potential risks or emergencies
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
organisation’s policies and procedures related to the use of security, surveillance and information equipment and emergency response
codes and alarms
organisation’s records and information system
code of conduct
communication techniques
Assessment Conditions
Valid assessment of this unit requires a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when monitoring and reviewing the security system, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
ACSF levels indicative of performance:
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the
Competency Field
Safety and security