Cash-in-Transit Security Guard

Working as a Cash-in-Transit Security Guard you would be responsible for the transporting of cash or other valuables, such as jewellery or bullion either by armoured vehicle or foot. The role includes carrying firearms and the use of transit security equipment.
Please Note:Must hold a current Security Officers licensing in the relevant jurisdiction. This qualification does not provide the required competencies for a security officer license. Learners who hold a security license may select units as part of this qualification required for additional licence endorsements in; Batons and handcuffs, Canine, Cash-in-transit, and Control room operations and Firearms.

Summary of Training

Core Units - 8 required

• Contribute to team effectiveness
• Manage conflict and security risks through negotiation
• Maintain operational safety and security of work environment
• Determine and implement response to security risk situation
• Coordinate monitoring and control of individual and crowd behaviour
• Coordinate provision of quality security services to clients
• Gather, organise and present security information and documentation
• Maintain work health and safety

Elective Units - 6 required

• Inspect and test cash-in-transit security equipment
• Implement cash-in-transit security procedures
• Load and unload cash-in-transit in secured and unsecured environments
• Control persons using empty hand techniques
• Provide Advanced First Aid
• Control security risk situations using firearms*

*A learner must have achieved at least one of the three units of competency listed below, or a firearms training course approved in the relevant jurisdiction:

• Carry, operate and maintain revolvers for security purposes
• Carry, operate and maintain semi-automatic pistols for security purposes
• Carry, operate and maintain shotguns for security purposes