TS 12955

TS 12955 is a vocational standard for the special security officer occupation and the personnel who perform this role. It focuses on staff established under the scope of Law No. 2495 and brings together the classification of the occupation, its qualifications, evaluation criteria, and the tools and equipment associated with the profession.

The professional framework of special security work

In general technical terms, special security work is distinct from public law-enforcement duties: it centers on safeguarding specific institutions, facilities, or sites, monitoring risks, and responding to incidents in coordination with the competent authorities. A standard of this kind is important because it clarifies job boundaries, helps define which competence levels are expected, and gives a shared language for the knowledge, skills, and professional behavior required in the role. It therefore serves as a reference point for organizing the occupation in a consistent way.

What this standard covers

• It identifies the workforce covered: special security personnel organized under Law No. 2495.
• It supports the classification of the occupation and its different levels.
• It provides a framework for tools and equipment that may be used in the profession.
• It addresses qualifications together with evaluation and testing criteria.
• It is connected to relevant legislation and occupational analysis documents cited in the record.

From a broader occupational perspective, special security work is not limited to observation or physical presence. It also involves access control, situational awareness, communication, incident recording, and coordination with official bodies when needed. The value of the standard lies in helping maintain a common professional language and a consistent competence model across different work settings.