Professional training course
Certificate in Supervising Security Operations (CSSO)
This course will provide security operatives, officers and managers with the fundamentals of conducting effective securi... The outline covers Introduction to Supervising Security Operations, Manned Security Operations,...
Introduction
Course overview
Why Attend
This course will provide security operatives, officers and managers with the fundamentals of conducting effective security operations.
It will address a wide variety of topics to enable all participants to understand and practice the skills required to carry out day-to-day security functions.
Participants will gain practical skills and techniques that can be implemented immediately back in to the workplace.
Course Methodology
This course is highly interactive and includes group discussions, case studies and syndicate work. It also includes practical exercises that allow all participants to use the knowledge they gained to demonstrate their skills in conducting effective security operations.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate and explain the skills and duties of a confident security officer
- Explain the relevant legislation/law that impacts the work of a security officer
- Explain the importance of emergency procedures within the workplace
- List the safety principles, procedures and policies, which are required within the workplace
- Apply good communication, customer care and negotiating skills
- Apply searching, patrolling and scene preservation skills
- Describe the use of access and egress control within the security officer role
Target Audience
Security officers, managers, team leaders and other individuals who require the skills and duties to perform or manage security roles within the workplace.
Target Competencies
- Conducting risk assessment
- Managing physical security
- Access control systems management
- Patrolling
- Incident management
- Conflict resolution
- Security report writing
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Demonstrate and explain the skills and duties of a confident security officer
- Explain the relevant legislation/law that impacts the work of a security officer
- Explain the importance of emergency procedures within the workplace
- List the safety principles, procedures and policies, which are required within the workplace
- Apply good communication, customer care and negotiating skills
- Apply searching, patrolling and scene preservation skills
- Describe the use of access and egress control within the security officer role
Who should attend
Target audience
- Security officers, managers, team leaders and other individuals who require the skills and duties to perform or manage security roles within the workplace.
- Target Competencies
- Conducting risk assessment
- Managing physical security
- Access control systems management
- Patrolling
- Incident management
- Conflict resolution
Methodology
Learning approach
- This course is highly interactive and includes group discussions, case studies and syndicate work. It also includes practical exercises that allow all participants to use the knowledge they gained to demonstrate their skills in conducting effective security operations.
Course content
Course outline and key learning areas
Module 1
Introduction to Supervising Security Operations
- Introduction
- What is Security?
- Customer Service
- The Structure of Law
Module 2
Manned Security Operations
- Roles of a Security Officer
- Crime Identification
- Arrest Procedure
- Security Report Writing
- Investigations & Evidence
Module 3
Physical Security Operations
- Patrolling
- Access & Egress Control
- Search Procedure
Module 4
Systems Security Operations
- Technology & Systems
- Close Circuit Television (CCTV)
- Surveillance
Module 5
Safety and Emergency Response
- Health and Safety Awareness
- Risk, Threat and Vulnerability Assessments
- Principles of First Aid
- Fire Safety Awareness
- Emergency Response & Evacuation Procedures
- Incident Management
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Certificate in Supervising Security Operations (CSSO) cover?
This course covers Security Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 15 - 19 June 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
Security officers, managers, team leaders and other individuals who require the skills and duties to perform or manage security roles within the workplace., Target Competencies, Conducting risk assessment
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, London, Munich, Paris, Frankfurt.
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