Thailand business reference

Occupation 5414 - Security Guards

Primary-source occupation page using the ILO ISCO-08 structure as the English reference layer.

2026-07-12Not official

Classification note

  • Published code: 5414
  • Hierarchy level: unit-group
  • This page uses ISCO-08 as the English occupation reference layer while Thai TSCO label harmonization remains incomplete.

Occupation hierarchy

  • Major Group: 5 Service and Sales Workers
  • Sub Major Group: 54 Protective Services Workers
  • Minor Group: 541 Protective Services Workers
  • Unit Group: 5414 Security Guards

Child groups

  • No child groups are published under this code.

TSIC codes where this occupation is primary

Definition

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

Tasks include - (a) patrolling premises and checking doors, windows and gates to prevent and detect signs of unauthorised 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 fire fighters 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.

Included occupations or child groups

Examples of the occupations classified here: - Bodyguard - Doorkeeper - Museum guard - Security guard - Security patrolman/woman - Watchman/woman

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Beach patrolman/woman - 5419 - Lifeguard - 5419

ISCO-88 correspondence

  • 5169