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Minor group 541
PSOC Minor group 541 — Proctective services workers (2026)
Protective services workers protect individuals and property against fire and other hazards; maintain law and order; and enforce laws and regulations. Tasks performed usually include: preventing, fighting and extinguishing fires; rescuing people from burning buildings and accident sites and those trapped in dangerous situations; maintaining law and order, enforcing laws and regulations, patrolling public areas and arresting suspected offenders; directing traffic and assuming authority in the event of accidents; watching over and maintaining order among inmates of prisons, reformatories or penitentiaries; patrolling or monitoring premises to guard property against theft and vandalism, controlling access to establishments and maintaining order and enforcing regulations at public events and within establishments. Supervision of other workers may be included.
Practical summary
What this code covers
Protective services workers protect individuals and property against fire and other hazards; maintain law and order; and enforce laws and regulations. Tasks performed usually include: preventing, fighting and extinguishing fires; rescuing people from burning buildings and accident sites and those trapped in dangerous situations; maintaining law and order, enforcing laws and regulations, patrolling public areas and arresting suspected offenders; directing traffic and assuming authority in the event of accidents; watching over and maintaining order among inmates of prisons, reformatories or penitentiaries; patrolling or monitoring premises to guard property against theft and vandalism, controlling access to establishments and maintaining order and enforcing regulations at public events and within establishments. Supervision of other workers may be included.
Administrative context
Where this code is used
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Protective services workers.
Selection note
How to choose it
Compare the nearby children: Firefighters, Police officers, Prison guards, Security guards.
FAQ
What does PSOC 541 cover?
Protective services workers protect individuals and property against fire and other hazards; maintain law and order; and enforce laws and regulations. Tasks performed usually include: preventing, fighting and extinguishing fires; rescuing people from burning buildings and accident sites and those trapped in dangerous situations; maintaining law and order, enforcing laws and regulations, patrolling public areas and arresting suspected offenders; directing traffic and assuming authority in the event of accidents; watching over and maintaining order among inmates of prisons, reformatories or penitentiaries; patrolling or monitoring premises to guard property against theft and vandalism, controlling access to establishments and maintaining order and enforcing regulations at public events and within establishments. Supervision of other workers may be included.
Where is PSOC 541 used in practice?
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Protective services workers.
How do I choose PSOC 541 over nearby options?
Compare the nearby children: Firefighters, Police officers, Prison guards, Security guards.