Overall, security officers are tasked with securing the premises and personnel by staying on patrol, monitoring surveillance equipment, performing building inspections, guarding entry points, and verifying visitors. Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment, and access points. Investigates security breaches, incidents, and other alarming behavior. Controls traffic by directing drivers. Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities. They prevent people from performing illegal activities, detect the presence of unauthorized individuals, observe all situations, and report incidents within their area of responsibility. Security personnel also serve as first responders in case of emergencies.