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