OSCA 452231

Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor

Overview

  • Employed persons

    590

  • Employment status

    77.8% Full time

    22.9% Part time

  • Median age

    41 years

  • Employment by sex

    32.7% Female

    67.3% Male

    Moderately male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    1.2%

  • Main employing industry

    Public Administration and Safety

Indicator Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor Total employment
Employed persons 590 12,049,400
Median age 41 years 40 years
Full-time share 77.8% 64.2%
Part-time share 22.9% 35.8%
Female employment share 32.7% 48.5%
Male employment share 67.3% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Moderately male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 1.2% 2.2%
Main employing industry Public Administration and Safety Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitors monitor security alarms, closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems and other surveillance equipment, and contact supervisors, police or fire brigades if security is breached or fire is detected.

What the occupation involves

  • Monitors security alarms, CCTV and other surveillance equipment
  • Contacts supervisors, police and fire brigades by radio or phone if security is breached or fire is detected
  • Observes and reports any suspicious activities or incidents
  • Maintains accurate records of security breaches and incidents
  • Operates and maintains security equipment and systems

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

No specialisations are listed for this occupation.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 4
equivalent to a lower‑level Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (Certificate II or III).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

Registration or licensing is required.

OSCA structure

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Data are suppressed due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Health Care and Social Assistance N/A Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Retail Trade N/A Retail Trade 9.1%
    Construction N/A Construction 8.9%
    Education and Training N/A Education and Training 8.8%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services N/A Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Public Administration and Safety N/A Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Accommodation and Food Services N/A Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Manufacturing N/A Manufacturing 5.9%
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing N/A Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Financial and Insurance Services N/A Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    Data are suppressed due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales N/A N/A 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria N/A N/A 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland N/A N/A 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia N/A N/A 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia N/A N/A 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania N/A N/A 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory N/A N/A 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory N/A N/A 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Age group data are suppressed due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor

    Total employment

    Age group Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor Total employment
    15–24 years N/A 14.3%
    25–34 years N/A 22.7%
    35–44 years N/A 22.3%
    45–54 years N/A 20.4%
    55–64 years N/A 15.3%
    65–74 years N/A 4.3%
    75 years and over N/A 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor Total employment
    Female 32.7% 48.5%
    Male 67.3% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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