Security Officer / Guard Interview
Questions & Answers

TIP #1 – You will be assessed against a number of important competencies during your security officer/guard interview and it is absolutely vital you can answer them with ‘evidence’. The competencies will consist of an ability to remain calm under intense pressure, utilizing analytical and problem solving skills, being able to use effective body language and also being able to defuse difficult situations.

TIP #2 – Whilst you do not need any prior experience of being a Security Officer/Guard, you will need to ensure you have suitable qualifications and have undertaken the relevant training courses that fall under the jurisdiction of the county or region you want to perform this role under.

TIP #3 – Professionalism is absolutely vital in this role and the majority of organizations want to employ Security Officers who have the ability to act with a high degree of integrity whilst also acting as a positive role model for their company. We strongly advise you are able to demonstrate these important qualities during your answers to the interview questions.

TIP #4 – Although most people who attend the Security Officer/Guard interview do not feel this is important, the ability to wear your uniform with pride is actually one of the key assessable areas. Make sure you dress formally and smartly for your interview and show you can act as a positive role model for the company you are being interviewed to work for!

TIP #5 – At the end of your Security Officer/ Security Guard interview, the panel will give you the opportunity to ask them some questions. The question will normally be posed in the following manner:

“Do you have any questions for the panel and is there anything you would like to know more about the role?”

Here are three great questions to ask in your interview:

1. In respect of the security of your business, what’s the most important thing to you and how could I help you to achieve that within the role of your Security Officer?
2. Are there any proposed changes to your business over the next few months that I would need to consider when undertaking my duties as your Security Officer?
3. What are the biggest challenges you have been facing recently in respect of security?