Security Assistant is a person, who help security supervisors of an organization to perform multiple duties that would result in the safety of the organization. Security assistants help their higher officer to defend their organization against crimes like vandalism or theft and ensure that everyone in the premises of the organization has the right to be present there.

Most of us think that only big corporate firms appoint security assistant, but the fact is that security assistants are appointed by government organizations also in which case they are brought under the pay scale of Rs.9300-34800+GP of Rs.4200. However, some organizations bring them under the pay brand of Rs.5200-20200 + GP of Rs.1900.

Recent job notification:

The list of public sector organizations that recruited candidates for the position of security assistant is given below:

• Parliament of India

• Defence Research & Development Organisation

• DRDO’s Centre for Personnel Talent Management

• Lok Sabha Secretariat

Of the aforesaid recent job notifications for the position of Security Assistant, DRDO appointed security assistants under the pay brand of Rs.5200-20200, while the parliament and lok sabha secretariat appointed them under the pay brand of Rs.9300-34800.

Educational and other qualification requirement:

Even though, some organizations require that completion of higher secondary examination is enough for the post of Security Assistant, some organizations require that candidates must be graduates from any discipline. However, candidates with NCC and NSS or sports participation at the collegiate or school level with certification in this respect can stand out of the crowd of a number of applicants applying for the post of Security Assistant. Since this is a position with connection towards the safety of the organization, physical fitness of the candidates is given more importance.

Selection Process:

Selection of candidates for the position of Security Assistant might include a three stage process being physical and medical fitness test, written test and personal interview.

Skills required for the position of Security Assistant:

Candidates appointed for the position of security assistant must be able to follow the directions given by the higher authorities since they might get specific instructions. They should possess the stamina to walk around the premises of the organization and they should be alert for immediate notification of any suspicious activity to the higher authorities. They should also possess good communication skills since they will have to interact with almost every staff in the organization in which they are appointed. They should be highly attentive and should possess great presence of mind.