Will AI replace Security guards and related occupations?

Not as a job, but it is already doing parts of the work. Across the 67 official task statements scored for Security guards and related occupations (United Kingdom, SOC 9231), 9% of the importance-weighted core work is made of tasks today's AI could already do most of. The overall exposure score is 13 out of 100 (range 9–18, band: minimal). That is a statement about tasks, not about headcount: this measures what AI could do, not whether any employer adopts it, whether the law allows it, or whether doing the routine parts faster creates more demand for the human parts. Figures are from release 2026-q4.1.

Which tasks in “Security guards and related occupations” can AI already do?

The highest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Input data into computer systems for record-keeping” (100/100, very high); “Record surveillance methods used for security monitoring” (68/100, high); “Write technical reports on surveillance activities to support security operations” (68/100, high). Each score comes from five published 0–4 ratings turned into a number by a published formula, and each carries the model's one-sentence reason on the page.

Which tasks in “Security guards and related occupations” stay human?

About 90% of this job's task weight sits in work that scores low for AI exposure. The lowest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Maintain venue cleanliness and security to comply with health and safety regulations” (0/100, minimal); “Respond to medical emergencies by providing first aid and necessary medical assistance” (0/100, minimal); “Move among visitors, patrons, or employees to maintain order and protect property” (0/100, minimal). Low scores usually mean the task needs a body in a room, a legally accountable human, or trust built in real time. Those are the three things the scoring rubric treats as gates rather than obstacles.

What should someone working in “Security guards and related occupations” do about AI?

Start from the ledger rather than the headline: 9% of this job's weighted core work is exposed, and roughly 90% is not. The practical move is to spend more of your week on the tasks that score low, the ones above, and to get fluent at directing AI through the tasks that score high, because those are the parts that change whether or not you are ready for them. This page does not predict your job, and nothing here is career advice tailored to you: the score describes the occupation, not the person.

How is the AI exposure score for Security guards and related occupations calculated?

Each official task statement for the occupation is rated on five published 0–4 dimensions (output replicability, physical embodiment, licensed accountability, real-time human trust, and data availability) by claude-opus-5 using scoring prompt task_scoring_v1.0. The model never writes the score; a published formula turns the five ratings into a 0–100 number, so every score can be recomputed by hand. The occupation figure is the importance-weighted mean across 67 scored tasks. The prompt, the rubric, the formula and the full dataset are published at https://futureproof.collab365.com/method and https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1 under CC BY 4.0.

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Security guards and related occupations

calling the police or fire brigade in cases of emergency, escorting prisoners to court appearances and inspecting conditions of locks, window bars. If that's your week, this page is about your job.

The honest answer

AI changes the edges of this job, not the middle: screening individuals and belongings to prevent passage of prohibited materials using walkthrough detectors is work software can't reach.

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Where the work sits, by task weight

shifting to AI: 9%
changing shape: 1%
staying human: 90%

These bars are tasks changing hands, not people being counted out. The ledger below shows which.

Whole-job exposure score 13 out of 100 (9–18 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, across 67 scored tasks. The number is the support for the sentence above it, not a headline about anyone’s future.

How we know this

What is measured: Every published task statement for security guards and related occupations is rated on five dimensions: can a model produce the output, does the work need a body in a room, does it need a legally accountable person, does it depend on a person being trusted in the moment, and how much data exists. A published formula turns those five ratings into the score; the model never writes the number.

How the bar is built: Each task’s share of the bar is its published importance weight, so a task you do all day counts for more than one you do twice a year.

Release: 2026-q4.1, scores computed 2026-08-05. Read the full method.

What shifts is inputting data into computer systems for record-keeping. This page scores what today's tools actually do, not headlines.

Your week, as this page understands it

Security guards and related occupations protect merchandise, individuals, hotels, offices, factories, shops, public grounds and private estates from injury, theft or damage. The job title says “security guards” or “related occupations”: officially one job, two names. The real job is the part underneath: screening individuals and belongings to prevent passage of prohibited materials using walkthrough detectors. That is the thing someone has to be right about.

The exposed part of this job is specific, and we won’t pretend it is coming back. But security guards and related occupations is not one task. It is 67 scored ones, and they are nowhere near equally exposed. The most durable of them, on this evidence, is screening individuals and belongings to prevent passage of prohibited materials using walkthrough detectors, and the ledger below shows exactly why.

Where the work sits, by task weight

shifting to AI: 9%
changing shape: 1%
staying human: 90%

These bars are tasks changing hands, not people being counted out. The ledger below shows which.

How we know this

How the bar is built: Each task’s share of the bar is its published importance weight, so a task you do all day counts for more than one you do twice a year.

Release: 2026-q4.1, scores computed 2026-08-05. Read the full method.

Your job, task by task

These are the official task statements for this occupation, in plain English, sorted by what the evidence says is happening to each one. The official wording sits under every line so you can check the rewrite against it.

One row is marked low confidence, so treat it as a ballpark rather than a fine measurement.
3 of this occupation's scored task statements carry a score that was measured under a different occupation's context, because the statement is shared between jobs and has only been scored once so far. Each one names the occupation it was measured under in the free routes below; none is presented as a measurement for this job.
Task clusters are not derived in this release, so the task-cluster field is empty and no Collab365 Space routing is attached to this occupation yet.

Shifting to AI

6 tasks

Tasks today’s tools can already do most of. This is the part we will not soften: where these rows are the bulk of your week, the week changes.

Recording surveillance methods used for security monitoring
This is reading one thing and writing another: surveillance methods in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 9231/01
Source: “Record surveillance methods used for security monitoring.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 68 out of 100 (61–75 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Writing up which surveillance methods were used is straightforward reporting, but the details come from what the officer actually did.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Writing incident reports for safety and security documentation
This is reading one thing and writing another: incident reports in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 9231/04
Source: “Write incident reports for safety and security documentation.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 68 out of 100 (61–75 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Incident reports follow a standard format software drafts well, but the facts come from what the guard witnessed.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Managing court schedules as part of courtroom duties
This is reading one thing and writing another: court schedules in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 9231/02
Source: “Manage court schedules as part of courtroom duties.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (57–71 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Court scheduling is diary work with set rules that software handles well, with clashes referred to staff.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Inputting data into computer systems for record-keeping
This is reading one thing and writing another: data in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 9231/02
Source: “Input data into computer systems for record-keeping.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 100 out of 100 (96–100 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Typing information into a computer system is exactly the kind of routine screen work software now does faster and more accurately.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Writing technical reports on surveillance activities to support security operations
This is reading one thing and writing another: technical reports in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 9231/01
Source: “Write technical reports on surveillance activities to support security operations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 68 out of 100 (61–75 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Surveillance reports follow a standard structure software drafts well, but only the officer knows what was observed.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

Changing shape

1 task

Tasks where the machine takes the producing and a person keeps the checking, the deciding, or the answering-for-it. For most jobs this is the biggest group, and it is where "transformation, not termination" is literally visible.

Monitoring quality of remote sensing data collection operations to assess need for procedural or equipment changes
The software now makes the first pass at quality of remote sensing data collection operations, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 60 · 9231/01
Source: “Monitor quality of remote sensing data collection operations to assess need for procedural or equipment changes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 49 out of 100 (42–56 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Judging whether monitoring equipment and procedures need changing is an analysis of recorded data that software handles well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

Staying human

60 tasks

Tasks that stay with a person, because they happen in the physical world, because the rules need someone accountable, or because the value is that a specific person does them.

Screening individuals and belongings to prevent passage of prohibited materials using walkthrough detectors
This work happens in the physical world: individuals, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9231/02, 9231/04
Source: “Screen individuals and belongings to prevent passage of prohibited materials using walkthrough detectors, wands, or bag searches.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Searching people and bags with wands and detectors needs hands and eyes at the entrance.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Calling the police or fire brigade in cases of emergency
This work happens in the physical world: the police, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 9231/04
Source: “Call the police or fire brigade in cases of emergency, such as fire, bomb threats, and presence of unauthorised persons.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 32 out of 100 (25–39 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Calling the emergency services is simple, and alarm systems already do it, but staff on site confirm what is happening.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Monitoring and authorising entrance and departure of employees
This work happens in the physical world: entrance, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 9231/04
Source: “Monitor and authorise entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 16 out of 100 (9–23 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Badge systems already automate much access control, but a guard still checks people at the door.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Checking that witnesses, defendants and solicitors/barristers are present
This work happens in the physical world: witnesses, defendants and solicitors/barristers are present, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 9231/02
Source: “Check that witnesses, defendants and solicitors/barristers are present.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 12 out of 100 (5–19 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Checking that everyone is in the courtroom means being there and looking, even though the checklist itself is simple.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

Show the other 57 tasks

Recording prisoner identification, charges and incidents of inmate disturbance
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: prisoner identification, charges and incidents of inmate disturbance in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 50 · 9231/03
Source: “Record prisoner identification, charges, and incidents of inmate disturbance.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (59–73 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Recording identifications, charges and incidents is structured record-keeping software handles well, with the officer confirming the facts.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Conducting workplace risk assessments to ensure safety and compliance
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: workplace risk assessments, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9231/03
Source: “Conduct workplace risk assessments to ensure safety and compliance.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 33 out of 100 (26–40 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Risk assessments need someone to walk the site, though the written assessment itself follows a standard format.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Reporting need for police or medical assistance to the police station
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: need, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9231/02
Source: “Report need for police or medical assistance to the police station.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 32 out of 100 (25–39 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Calling for police or medical help is a simple message, but knowing it is needed means being on the scene.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Collaborating with managers responsible for Health and Safety to enhance safety measures
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles managers responsible and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 50 · 9231/04
Source: “Collaborate with managers responsible for Health and Safety to enhance safety measures.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 30 out of 100 (23–37 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Working with health and safety managers is mostly meetings and documents, but agreement comes from people talking.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Using nondisciplinary tools and equipment
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: nondisciplinary tools, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9231/03
Source: “Use nondisciplinary tools and equipment, such as a computer.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 29 out of 100 (17–41 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, low confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Some of this is ordinary computer work, but most tools and equipment in a prison are used by hand.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Notifying supervisors of unusual occurrences in the facility
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: supervisors of unusual occurrences, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9231/03
Source: “Notify supervisors of unusual occurrences in the facility.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 29 out of 100 (22–36 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Telling supervisors about unusual events is simple reporting, but noticing them means being there.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Carrying out filing and photocopying tasks
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: filing, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9231/02
Source: “Carry out filing and photocopying tasks.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 21 out of 100 (14–28 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Photocopying and paper filing means handling documents by hand, even though the sorting logic itself is simple.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Monitoring individuals' behaviour for security or safety purposes
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: individuals' behaviour, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9231/04
Source: “Monitor individuals' behaviour for security or safety purposes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 21 out of 100 (14–28 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Cameras and software can flag unusual behaviour, but judging what it means still needs someone watching on site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Assuring availability of sundry supplies
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: availability of sundry supplies, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9231/02
Source: “Assure availability of sundry supplies for use by judge, jurors, and barristers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 14 out of 100 (7–21 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Keeping supplies stocked for judges and juries means checking and restocking physical items around the building.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Conducting fire safety inspections to maintain safety standards in facilities
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: fire safety inspections, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9231/03
Source: “Conduct fire safety inspections to maintain safety standards in facilities.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 13 out of 100 (6–20 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Fire safety checks mean walking the building; only writing up the findings is desk work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Liaising with other agencies to coordinate services or responses
staying human
The rules require a named, qualified person to answer for other agencies, and that person cannot be a piece of software.
importance 60 · 9231/03
Source: “Liaise with other agencies to coordinate services or responses.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 13 out of 100 (6–20 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: someone qualified has to answer for it; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Coordinating a live response with police or other agencies happens in the moment on site, and a licensed guard is the accountable person doing it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Completing mandatory training
staying human
The ratings behind this row put mandatory well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 50 · 9231/03
Source: “Complete mandatory training.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 10 out of 100 (3–17 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the five ratings behind the score, with no single dominant reason.
The rating behind it: Mandatory training has to be completed by the officer themselves; software cannot hold the qualification for them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Collaborating with the police to protect the public
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the police, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9231/04
Source: “Collaborate with the police to protect the public.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 10 out of 100 (3–17 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Working alongside the police depends on live, trusted co-operation in real situations.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Using interpersonal skills to effectively communicate in professional relationships
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: interpersonal skills, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9231/03
Source: “Use interpersonal skills to effectively communicate in professional relationships.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 9 out of 100 (2–16 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Communicating well with colleagues and the public depends on live human interaction in the moment.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Calibrating CCTV equipment to ensure surveillance accuracy
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: CCTV equipment, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 9231/01
Source: “Calibrate CCTV equipment to ensure surveillance accuracy.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (1–15 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Calibrating cameras means adjusting real equipment on site, so software can only suggest the settings.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Inspecting security equipment to ensure operational status and detect tampering
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: security equipment, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9231/04
Source: “Inspect security equipment to ensure operational status and detect tampering.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (1–15 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Checking security equipment for faults or tampering means looking at and handling the kit.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Resolving workplace conflicts to promote a harmonious environment
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: workplace conflicts, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9231/04
Source: “Resolve workplace conflicts to promote a harmonious environment.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 7 out of 100 (0–14 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Settling a row between people depends on trust built in the moment with the individuals involved, not on written procedure.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Advising prisoners on addressing personal concerns and grievances
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: prisoners, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9231/03
Source: “Advise prisoners on addressing personal concerns and grievances.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 6 out of 100 (0–13 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Advising prisoners on personal problems depends on being trusted face-to-face, with welfare responsibilities attached.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Investigating disturbances to ensure safety
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: disturbances, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9231/04
Source: “Investigate disturbances to ensure safety.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 6 out of 100 (0–13 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Investigating a disturbance means going to it and judging what is happening in person.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Conducting head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: head counts, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9231/03
Source: “Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 5 out of 100 (0–12 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: Counting prisoners means walking the wing and seeing each person, and only an authorised officer may carry out the check.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 3/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Supervising and directing the work of prison officers to ensure the safe custody
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the work of prison officers, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9231/03
Source: “Supervise and direct the work of prison officers to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 5 out of 100 (0–12 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Supervising officers on a wing means being present, directing people and taking responsibility for their safety.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Inspecting mail for the presence of contraband
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: mail, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9231/03
Source: “Inspect mail for the presence of contraband.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 4 out of 100 (0–11 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: Opening and searching mail is hands-on, and in a custodial setting only an authorised officer is permitted to do it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 3/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Warning persons of rule infractions or violations
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: persons of rule infractions, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9231/04
Source: “Warn persons of rule infractions or violations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 4 out of 100 (0–11 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; someone qualified has to answer for it; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Challenging someone about breaking the rules happens face to face, and a licensed guard is the person legally doing that job.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Mediating conflicts between inmates to resolve disputes
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: conflicts, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9231/03
Source: “Mediate conflicts between inmates to resolve disputes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 3 out of 100 (0–10 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Calming a dispute between inmates depends on being there in person and on trust built over time.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Providing relevant support to vulnerable individuals within the role's context
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: relevant support, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9231/03
Source: “Provide relevant support to vulnerable individuals within the role's context.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 3 out of 100 (0–10 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Supporting vulnerable people depends on being present and trusted, and carries safeguarding duties a person must hold.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Recognising and defusing potential conflict situations in custody or detention environments
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: potential conflict situations, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9231/03
Source: “Recognise and defuse potential conflict situations in custody or detention environments.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 3 out of 100 (0–10 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Spotting and calming a brewing conflict depends on reading a room in person.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Adjusting equipment to meet performance specifications
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: equipment, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9231/01
Source: “Adjust equipment to meet performance specifications as necessary.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Adjusting equipment to meet specifications means physically working on the kit itself.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Greeting and directing individuals entering the court to the appropriate locations
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: individuals entering the court, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 9231/02
Source: “Greet and direct individuals entering the court to the appropriate locations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Greeting people arriving at court and pointing them the right way happens in person, face-to-face.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Checking courtroom for security and cleanliness
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: courtroom, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9231/02
Source: “Check courtroom for security and cleanliness.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Checking a courtroom for security and cleanliness means walking round and looking at the room.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Setting up the courtroom for upcoming legal proceedings
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the courtroom, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9231/02
Source: “Set up the courtroom for upcoming legal proceedings.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Setting up a courtroom means physically arranging the room before proceedings.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Enforcing courtroom rules of behaviour
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: courtroom rules of behaviour, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9231/02
Source: “Enforce courtroom rules of behaviour.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Enforcing behaviour in a courtroom needs an officer physically present with authority in the room.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Handling evidence and exhibits during court proceedings
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: evidence, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9231/02
Source: “Handle evidence and exhibits during court proceedings.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: Handling evidence and exhibits means physically taking and passing real items in court.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Warning persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: persons not, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9231/02
Source: “Warn persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Warning someone to stop smoking or disturbing proceedings requires being present with them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Escorting individuals securely within the facility to maintain order and safety
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: individuals securely within the facility, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 9231/03
Source: “Escort individuals securely within the facility to maintain order and safety.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Escorting someone through a building is physical work that needs an officer alongside them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Monitoring behaviour of prisoners during work or recreational activities to prevent escape or violence
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: behaviour of prisoners during work, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 9231/03
Source: “Monitor behaviour of prisoners during work or recreational activities to prevent escape or violence.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Watching prisoners during work or recreation means being present among them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Receiving individuals into custody and undertaking relevant duties as part of the role
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: individuals, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 9231/03
Source: “Receive individuals into custody and undertake relevant duties as part of the role.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: Taking someone into custody involves physical handling and presence throughout.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Applying appropriate use of force techniques as required by job role
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: appropriate use of force techniques, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9231/03
Source: “Apply appropriate use of force techniques as required by job role.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: Using approved force techniques is entirely physical and needs a trained officer present.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Escorting prisoners to court appearances
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: prisoners, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9231/03
Source: “Escort prisoners to court appearances.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Escorting prisoners to court is physical transport and supervision.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Inspecting conditions of locks, window bars, grilles, doors and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: conditions of locks, window bars, grilles, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9231/03
Source: “Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grilles, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Checking locks, bars, doors and gates means physically testing them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Responding as the 'first on scene' to incidents
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the 'first, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9231/03
Source: “Respond as the 'first on scene' to incidents.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Being first on scene means physically getting to the incident.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Accessing and managing keys for secure areas
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: keys, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9231/03
Source: “Access and manage keys for secure areas.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Managing keys to secure areas means physically holding, issuing and returning them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Greeting and processing prisoners upon their entrance to the prison
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: prisoners upon their entrance, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9231/03
Source: “Greet and process prisoners upon their entrance to the prison.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Booking prisoners in on arrival involves physical processing and presence.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Performing searches of prisoners' quarters to locate contraband items
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: searches of prisoners' quarters, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9231/03
Source: “Perform searches of prisoners' quarters to locate contraband items.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Searching cells for contraband is hands-on physical work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Taking prisoners into custody to maintain security
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: prisoners, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9231/03
Source: “Take prisoners into custody to maintain security.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: Taking prisoners into custody is physical work requiring officers present.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Guarding facility entrances to screen visitors
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: facility entrances, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9231/03
Source: “Guard facility entrances to screen visitors.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Guarding an entrance and screening visitors requires standing there in person.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Issuing clothing, tools and other authorised items to inmates
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: tools, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9231/03
Source: “Issue clothing, tools, and other authorised items to inmates.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Issuing clothing and tools to inmates means physically handing items over.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Searching for and recapture escapees
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: and recapture escapees, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9231/03
Source: “Search for and recapture escapees.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: Searching for and detaining someone who has escaped is physical work, and only an authorised officer may lawfully do it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 3/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Physicallying intervene and escorting people out of the venue
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: intervene, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 9231/04
Source: “Physically intervene and escort people out of the venue, if necessary.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Physically removing someone from a venue can only be done by a person.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Apprehending or evicting violators from premises
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: violators, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9231/04
Source: “Apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force if necessary.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; someone qualified has to answer for it; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Evicting or detaining someone, using force if needed, is physical work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Patrolling premises and securing doors
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: premises, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9231/04
Source: “Patrol premises and secure doors, windows and other entrances.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Patrolling and securing doors and windows means walking the site and locking up.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Responding to security alarms to protect premises and patrons
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: security alarms, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9231/04
Source: “Respond to security alarms to protect premises and patrons.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Answering an alarm means physically getting to the location and checking it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Checking tickets and other relevant documents for an event
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: tickets, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9231/04
Source: “Check tickets and other relevant documents for an event.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Checking tickets on the door means being at the entrance dealing with people as they arrive.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Ensuring adherence to dress code
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: adherence, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9231/04
Source: “Ensure adherence to dress code.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Judging whether someone meets a dress code happens at the door, face-to-face.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Locking doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: doors, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9231/04
Source: “Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Locking up doors and gates is physical work that requires someone walking the building with keys.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Moving among visitors, patrons or employees to maintain order and protect property
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: visitors, patrons or employees, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9231/04
Source: “Move among visitors, patrons, or employees to maintain order and protect property.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Moving among crowds to keep order requires being in the crowd.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Responding to medical emergencies by providing first aid and necessary medical assistance
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: medical emergencies, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9231/04
Source: “Respond to medical emergencies by providing first aid and necessary medical assistance.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; someone qualified has to answer for it; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Giving first aid in an emergency requires hands on the casualty.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Maintaining venue cleanliness and security to comply with health and safety regulations
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: venue cleanliness, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9231/04
Source: “Maintain venue cleanliness and security to comply with health and safety regulations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Keeping a venue clean and secure is physical work around the building.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

What this job pays, and how many people do it

Median pay: £33,800a year, before tax, the middle of the range, so half earn more and half earn less.ashe-t14, 2025 · ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025)Provisional, because the ONS revises this figure in the autumn.
How we know this
Source: ashe-t14
Reference period: ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025)
Rounding: Shown to the nearest £100. The exact published figure is in the downloadable dataset. We do not render pounds the survey cannot support.
People doing this job: 158,600in the UK, 2026.nomis-aps · Apr 2025-Mar 2026 (latest APS 12-month period)This headcount comes from a survey, not a census, so treat it as a good estimate rather than an exact count.

What is deliberately not here: a forecast of how many of these jobs exist in ten years. Where an official projection exists for a market we publish it with its vintage; where it does not, we leave the space empty rather than borrow the other country’s number.

Why this is shifting

The reason is boringly specific. Most of what is shifting here is reading one thing and writing another: surveillance methods in, a record out. The rows above are exactly that shape: inputting data into computer systems for record-keeping and recording surveillance methods used for security monitoring. What it cannot do is be there in the room, and that is still where individuals get done. Which is why this page talks about your tasks changing, not your job ending.

Your move

Over a pint: what I’d tell you if you were my friend

Start with what does not change: screening individuals and belongings to prevent passage of prohibited materials using walkthrough detectors is the middle of this job, and the evidence on this page says it stays with a person.

So, given all that: 9% of this job's task weight sits in rows the software is already learning, 1% in rows that change shape rather than disappear, and 90% in rows it is nowhere near. That is the position, measured across 67 scored tasks. It is not a forecast about you.

So the thing worth your attention is not the job going away. It is the layer around it. Inputting data into computer systems for record-keeping is the part turning into software, and being the person who understands that layer is worth money.

This week: one thing

Ask the one question. Find whoever is bringing new software into your workplace (the manager, the office, whoever runs the system) and ask them what it is meant to do to surveillance methods, and what it is not meant to touch. Ten minutes, this week, before anyone decides it for you.

What you end up holding: a straight answer about what is actually being rolled out, and when
How long it takes: ten minutes

If there’s nobody obvious to ask, or you’d rather not ask your manager: Put the same question to your union rep, your shift lead or the person who has been there longest, in person, over a break. Same ten minutes, same answer, and you will usually get a straighter one. Write down what they say. The note is the artifact, and it tells you whether the police is in scope or not. Nothing to log into, no licence needed.

Over the next 90 days

Get inside the tool rollout rather than waiting for it. Over the next ninety days, ask to be in the group that tests, checks or signs off whatever new system arrives near monitoring quality of remote sensing data collection operations to assess need for procedural or equipment changes. It is usually an unglamorous seat that nobody fights for, and it is the one that decides how the software is used on your job rather than to it.

Over the next 12 months

On this evidence I would not retrain out of this job, and I will say that plainly rather than hedge it. The task list here is dominated by work that stays with a person. What I would do with a year is get formally recognised for the layer around it (the systems, the compliance, the planning), so you are the one who understands the software instead of the one it is done to. Before you pay for anything, spend an hour with National Careers Service. It is free and government-funded, and it is listed below with the rest of the free routes.

The roads out of here

You did not come here for a career change and I am not selling you one. But one road out of here is worth knowing about, so here it is with the bill attached.

Security guards and related occupationsPrison service officers (below principal officer)
a year or morematched on shared tasks
One of the tasks on your list is on theirs in the same words: “conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present”. Take both published task lists together and about 52% of the work in that job that the software is not taking is work you are doing today.
Half of what they do, you do already. The argument is about the other half, not about starting again.
The work the two jobs share
- You already do
  “Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.”
  They do
  “Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.”
- You already do
  “Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.”
  They do
  “Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.”
- You already do
  “Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grilles, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.”
  They do
  “Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grilles, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.”
What you would not already have: Nothing in your task list touches “search for and recapture escapees”, “search for and recapture escapees” or “ensure proper order and discipline are maintained within the facility”. That is the part you would be learning from scratch, and it is roughly the 48% of their durable work you do not already hold.
The honest bill
Pay: £41,300 against your £33,800 (ASHE Table 14.7a, 2025 provisional (both)).
- The licence gate: Default-closed. This release carries no licence-register snapshot, so I could not check whether that job is regulated, which means I have to assume it might be. Before you spend a penny, look it up on the GOV.UK register of regulated professions; the free routes below link straight to it. The route is banded a year or more because of that unknown, not in spite of it.
- The entry ticket: Typical entry-level education is published for only ten occupations in this release, and neither this job nor that one is among them. So I cannot tell you whether a qualification stands in the way. Treat that as an open question to settle before you commit, not as a green light.
- What the pay gap is telling you: £41,287 against your £33,832, 22.0% more (ASHE Table 14.7a, 2025 provisional (both)). A real difference, not a life-changing one. Take the move for the work, not the raise.
- What you live on meanwhile: Nobody is going to pay you to retrain. This is evenings and weekends alongside the job you already have, for a year or more, and if that is not possible right now then this route is not open right now, which is worth knowing before you start. The free, government-funded careers service listed below will talk the funding through with you before you pay anyone.
- How many seats there are: About 38,500 of those jobs against 158,600 of yours (ONS via Nomis), 24% as many seats. A real door, not a wide one.
- Is the target job itself holding up: Prison service officers (below principal officer) scores 15/100 on this site’s own exposure measure (minimal), with 12% of its tasks in the top band. Employment projections are not published for this occupation in this release, so this is the exposure leg of the check only. It passed, which is the only reason it is here.
How long: A year or more, part-time, alongside the job you have. That band is set by the unchecked licence question and by the 48% of their work you would be learning, not by any one course.
See what AI is doing to prison service officers (below principal officer)

3 moves I checked and rejected

These are the obvious-looking jumps. They are here with their reasons rather than quietly dropped, because the ones that fail are worth knowing about. It is one less thing to turn over at night.

Records clerks and assistants
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “enforce courtroom rules of behaviour”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 11% of the work in that job the software is not taking.
Why I am not recommending it: You would be starting most of it from nothing: about 11% of the durable work in that job is work you do today, and the rest you would be learning while the bills carried on. I will not move you off one melting floe onto another: 62% of its own task list already scores in the top exposure band (60/100 in this release), so the same software is eating it. It is a pay cut, in those words: £28,656 against your £33,832, 15.3% less (ASHE Table 14.7a, 2025 provisional (both)). Retraining to earn less is a decision, not advice.
Look at that job’s page anyway →
Senior police officers
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “collaborate with the police to protect the public”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 5% of the work in that job the software is not taking.
Why I am not recommending it: Almost none of it is work you already do: about 5% of the durable side of that job. That is a different job, not a next step. And it is a narrow door: about 11,000 of those jobs against 158,600 of yours (ONS via Nomis), 7% as many seats.
Look at that job’s page anyway →
Senior officers in fire, ambulance, prison and related services
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 4% of the work in that job the software is not taking.
Why I am not recommending it: Almost none of it is work you already do: about 4% of the durable side of that job. That is a different job, not a next step. This release publishes no median pay for that job, so I cannot show you what the move costs or pays. I do not recommend a move I cannot price. And it is a narrow door: about 8,000 of those jobs against 158,600 of yours (ONS via Nomis), 5% as many seats.
Look at that job’s page anyway →

What I’d stop worrying about

A friend tells you what not to spend fear on. This is that list.

The headline number you read somewhere
The big “X% of jobs” figures are about the whole economy, not about you. The number that describes your job is on this page: 9% of its task weight, across 67 scored tasks. Every row behind it is printed above with the source. Check ours; ignore theirs.
The headlines about your trade disappearing
They are usually about the technology, not the timetable. Changes to work like screening individuals and belongings to prevent passage of prohibited materials using walkthrough detectors arrive through rules, insurance and money, slowly and visibly. This page tracks the task evidence and will move when it moves.
Retraining out of a job that is holding up
On this evidence I would not spend money leaving. Spend it on the layer around the job instead: the tools, the paperwork, the planning. That is where the change actually is.
The “obvious” next job everyone suggests
I checked the obvious moves and most of them did not survive. The reasons are printed with the routes above, including the pay and the gate. A move that fails on the numbers is worth knowing about so you can stop turning it over at night.

You are reading the United Kingdom figures

The United States splits this work across more than one official group, of which First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers is the closest. The pay and employment figures are not directly comparable, and we do not average them together.

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The other groups this work is counted across:

In US official statistics this job is counted as First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers, First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other, Correctional Officers and Jailers, Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators, Security Guards and Transportation Security Screeners. Pay is shown separately for each of those groups (medians cannot be averaged together), while the task list and the scores on this page are for this group only.

Your route through this

Where to go next, and what it costs

Free, and complete

The moves above cost nothing. These are the real services that go with them: public, government-funded, and free at the point of use. Nothing on this page is behind an email address or a payment.

In England:
National Careers Service
A free hour with a government-funded careers adviser is worth more than another evening of reading. In England that's the National Careers Service.
Free, government-funded
- Discover your skills and careers (the skills assessment)
In England:
National Careers Service - Find a course
Search what's actually running near you before you spend anything.
Free to search; individual courses vary
In England:
Free courses for jobs (Level 3 qualifications)
A free Level 3 qualification you already qualify for beats a paid course you don't need.
Free for eligible adults
In England:
Skills Bootcamps
Free, up to 16 weeks, and you get a job interview at the end. In England these are Skills Bootcamps - search what's running near you.
Free for eligible adults in England
- Skills Bootcamps - what they are and who can do them (DfE, Skills for Careers)
- Skills Bootcamps - JobHelp (DWP)
In Scotland:
My World of Work (Skills Development Scotland)
In Scotland it's My World of Work, from Skills Development Scotland.
Free, publicly funded
- Skills Development Scotland
In Wales:
Careers Wales
In Wales it's Careers Wales.
Free, Welsh Government-funded
In Northern Ireland:
Careers Service Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland it's the Careers Service on nidirect.
Free, Department for the Economy-funded

No Space for this job, but one for what is happening to it

Nothing Collab365 runs is built for security guards / related occupations, and we are not going to point you at the nearest one and call it a fit.

There is one that is not about a job title at all. The AI Authority is about being the person who directs these tools at work rather than the person they get compared to. That is worth saying here, because 9% of the work on this page is already inside what they can do.

Try The AI Authority free →

7 days free, no card needed. Explore up to 2 Spaces before you choose a plan: you pick a plan later, not now.

The AI Authority is a general community about working with AI, not a course for security guards / related occupations. You do not need it to act on anything here: the moves above cost nothing and stand on their own. The data on this page is the same either way.

Nearby moves

The jobs above, as pages you can read the same way as this one. Your job shares its core work with these. That is what the match is, and it is all it is.

Prison service officers (below principal officer) →Half of what they do, you do already. The argument is about the other half, not about starting again.

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Questions people ask about this job

Will AI replace Security guards and related occupations?: Not as a job, but it is already doing parts of the work. Across the 67 official task statements scored for Security guards and related occupations (United Kingdom, SOC 9231), 9% of the importance-weighted core work is made of tasks today's AI could already do most of. The overall exposure score is 13 out of 100 (range 9–18, band: minimal). That is a statement about tasks, not about headcount: this measures what AI could do, not whether any employer adopts it, whether the law allows it, or whether doing the routine parts faster creates more demand for the human parts. Figures are from release 2026-q4.1.
Which tasks in “Security guards and related occupations” can AI already do?: The highest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Input data into computer systems for record-keeping” (100/100, very high); “Record surveillance methods used for security monitoring” (68/100, high); “Write technical reports on surveillance activities to support security operations” (68/100, high). Each score comes from five published 0–4 ratings turned into a number by a published formula, and each carries the model's one-sentence reason on the page.
Which tasks in “Security guards and related occupations” stay human?: About 90% of this job's task weight sits in work that scores low for AI exposure. The lowest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Maintain venue cleanliness and security to comply with health and safety regulations” (0/100, minimal); “Respond to medical emergencies by providing first aid and necessary medical assistance” (0/100, minimal); “Move among visitors, patrons, or employees to maintain order and protect property” (0/100, minimal). Low scores usually mean the task needs a body in a room, a legally accountable human, or trust built in real time. Those are the three things the scoring rubric treats as gates rather than obstacles.
What should someone working in “Security guards and related occupations” do about AI?: Start from the ledger rather than the headline: 9% of this job's weighted core work is exposed, and roughly 90% is not. The practical move is to spend more of your week on the tasks that score low, the ones above, and to get fluent at directing AI through the tasks that score high, because those are the parts that change whether or not you are ready for them. This page does not predict your job, and nothing here is career advice tailored to you: the score describes the occupation, not the person.
How is the AI exposure score for Security guards and related occupations calculated?: Each official task statement for the occupation is rated on five published 0–4 dimensions (output replicability, physical embodiment, licensed accountability, real-time human trust, and data availability) by claude-opus-5 using scoring prompt task_scoring_v1.0. The model never writes the score; a published formula turns the five ratings into a 0–100 number, so every score can be recomputed by hand. The occupation figure is the importance-weighted mean across 67 scored tasks. The prompt, the rubric, the formula and the full dataset are published at https://futureproof.collab365.com/method and https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1 under CC BY 4.0.

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About the data on this page

Provisional, because the ONS revises this figure in the autumn.
This headcount comes from a survey, not a census, so treat it as a good estimate rather than an exact count.
One row is marked low confidence, so treat it as a ballpark rather than a fine measurement.
The match between this job and its counterpart in the other country is partial, so the two pages count slightly different groups of people.
3 of this occupation's scored task statements carry a score that was measured under a different occupation's context, because the statement is shared between jobs and has only been scored once so far. Each one names the occupation it was measured under in the free routes below; none is presented as a measurement for this job.
Task clusters are not derived in this release, so the task-cluster field is empty and no Collab365 Space routing is attached to this occupation yet.

Task statements: gaisi-indexProcessing: catalogue-bridge → ssc-relatedness-weighting → task-scoring → score-aggregation
Task weights: gaisi-index (relatedness)
Scores: Rubric task_scoring_v1.0, model claude-opus-5, computed 2026-08-05.
Pay and employment: ashe-t14 (ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025))nomis-aps (Apr 2025-Mar 2026 (latest APS 12-month period))

Figures on this page come from release 2026-q4.1, published 2026-08-05. Every release keeps its own permanent address, so a figure you cite in March is still there, unchanged, in November.

The plain-English wording on this page is assembled directly from the task statements and the published ratings, not written by hand for this occupation. That is why it is specific, and it is also why we say so.

The routes and free resources further up are today’s, not the release’s (last reviewed 2026-08-05). A route is an offer, not a historical fact, so it moves on its own clock.

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Collab365 (2026). Collab365 Futureproof: task-level AI exposure for US and UK occupations, release 2026-q4.1 (methodVersion 2.0.0, promptVersion task_scoring_v1.0). https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1. Licensed CC BY 4.0. Built with O*NET data (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0); ONS data (Open Government Licence v3.0); GAISI task framework (arXiv:2507.22748, MIT); BLS data (public domain).

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@misc{collab365futureproof2026q41,
  title        = {Collab365 Futureproof: task-level AI exposure for US and UK occupations, release 2026-q4.1},
  author       = {{Collab365}},
  year         = {2026},
  url          = {https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1},
  note         = {Release 2026-q4.1, methodVersion 2.0.0, promptVersion task_scoring_v1.0, CC BY 4.0}
}

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