541 Protective Services Workers

Firefighters prevent, fight and extinguish fires and assist in other emergencies, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts. Tasks include - (a) responding to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents, bomb threats and other emergencies; (b) controlling and extinguishing fires using manual and power equipment and firefighting chemicals; (c) fighting special types of fires and using special equipment in industrial establishments; (d) rescuing people from burning buildings and accident sites and those trapped in dangerous situations; (e) preventing or limiting the spread of dangerous substances in case of fires or accidents; (f) informing the public about fire prevention. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Firefighter - Forest firefighter Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Fire inspector - 3112 - Fire prevention specialist - 3112 - Fire investigator - 3119.

Police officers maintain law and order, patrolling public areas, enforcing laws and regulations and arresting suspected offenders. Tasks include - (a) patrolling a specific area to maintain public order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property and enforcing laws and regulations; (b) identifying, pursuing and arresting suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts; (c) directing traffic and assuming authority in the event of accidents; (d) providing emergency assistance to victims of accidents, crimes and natural disasters. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Constable - Police officer - Police patrol officer Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Police chief constable - 1112 - Police commissioner - 1112 - Police inspector-general - 1112 - Police detective - 3355 - Police inspector - 3355.

Prison guards watch over and maintain order among inmates of prisons, reformatories or penitentiaries. Tasks include - (a) searching arriving prisoners, putting their valuables in safekeeping, escorting prisoners to cells and locking them in; (b) making periodic inspection tours of cells and inspecting and maintaining the security of locks, windows, doors and gates; (c) supervising prisoners at work and meals, and during recreation periods; (d) observing the conduct and behaviour of prisoners to prevent disturbances and escapes; (e) patrolling prison areas to prevent escapes; (f) assisting with the implementation of rehabilitation programmes; (g) escorting prisoners in transit and during temporary leave. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Prison guard.

Security guards patrol or monitor premises to guard property against theft and vandalism. They control access to establishments and maintain order and enforce regulations at public events and within establishments. Tasks include - (a) patrolling premises and checking doors, windows and gates to prevent and detect signs of unauthorized entry; (b) controlling access to establishments, monitoring and authorizing the entrance or departure of employees and visitors, checking identification and issuing security passes; (c) circulating among visitors, patrons or employees to preserve order, protect property from theft or vandalism and enforce the regulations of the establishment; (d) responding to alarms, investigating disturbances and contacting superiors, police or firefighters as appropriate; (e) performing security checks of passengers and luggage at airports; (f) picking up and ensuring the safe delivery of cash and valuables to banks, automated teller machines and retail establishments. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Bodyguard - Doorkeeper - Museum guard - Security guard - Security patrolman/woman - Watchman/woman Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Beach patrolman/woman - 5419 - Lifeguard - 5419.

This unit group covers protective services workers not classified elsewhere in Minor Group 541: Protective Services Workers. For instance, the unit group includes lifeguards, crossing guards and animal control officers. Tasks include - (a) patrolling beaches and swimming pools to prevent accidents and to rescue bathers from drowning; (b) monitoring traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets; (c) responding to citizen complaints concerning stray domestic animals, livestock and wildlife, issuing warnings and citations to owners and impounding lost, homeless and dangerous animals; (d) patrolling an assigned area to enforce parking regulations; (e) directing traffic. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Animal control officer - Beach patrolman/woman - Crossing guard - Game warden - Lifeguard - Traffic warden Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Doorkeeper - 5414 - Museum guard - 5414 - Watchman/woman - 5414.