01 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Decision-Making
Shows how candidates weigh incomplete information and commit to a course of action.
- Evaluating options
- Weighing information
- Choosing a response
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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS
More than one score.
Decision-Making82%
Reading Comprehension74%
Compliance & Ethics68%
Error Checking64%
Adaptability78%
Interpersonal Skills70%
Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.
Illustrative results · Fictional candidate
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES
A clearer view of customer and operational skills.
The Security Officer template combines Decision-Making, Reading Comprehension, Compliance & Ethics, Error Checking, Adaptability, Interpersonal Skills. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.
6tests70minutes74questions in total
02 · 15 QUESTIONS · 20 MINUTES
Reading Comprehension
Shows how well candidates understand everyday workplace notices, instructions and messages.
- Finding stated details
- Main idea
- Reasonable inference
03 · 7 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Compliance & Ethics
Shows how candidates act when rules, pressure and commercial interest pull apart.
- Ethical decisions
- Following procedures
- Raising concerns
04 · 28 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Error Checking
Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure.
- Comparing records
- Spotting discrepancies
- Accuracy with information
05 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Adaptability
Shows how candidates respond when priorities, plans or information change.
- Changing priorities
- New situations
- Responding to uncertainty
06 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Interpersonal Skills
Shows how candidates handle disagreement and build working relationships.
- Working relationships
- Understanding others
- Managing interactions
A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE
One assessment. Different strengths.
Explore customer support, accuracy and day-to-day coordination.
You receive a result for each included test: Decision-Making, Reading Comprehension, Compliance & Ethics, Error Checking, Adaptability, Interpersonal Skills. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on reviewing an access request against the agreed permissions.
Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.
A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE
English, plus 13 languages.
Assess candidates in the language they work in.
- English
- Chinese (simplified)
- Japanese
- Korean
- Thai
- Vietnamese
- Indonesian
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Italian
- Dutch
- Arabic
Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.
TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION
Try an example question.
Explore an example in the context of reviewing an access request against the agreed permissions. It gives you a way to discuss the reasoning behind a candidate’s answer, alongside the Security Officer assessment results.
Security Officer: reviewing an access request against the agreed permissionsWorkplace example
While reviewing an access request against the agreed permissions, you compare an approved record with a copied entry. All four fields must match exactly.
| Field | Approved record | Copied entry |
|---|---|---|
| Reference | AB-2741 | AB-2741 |
| Quantity | 36 | 36 |
| Date | 18 October | 18 October |
| Location code | RT-608 | RT-680 |
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using the Security Officer assessment.
What does the full assessment tell you?
This template combines multiple-choice questions in Reading Comprehension, Error Checking; workplace situations in Decision-Making, Compliance & Ethics, Adaptability, Interpersonal Skills. It brings together evidence about customer support, accuracy and day-to-day coordination, giving you areas to explore when reviewing an access request against the agreed permissions.
How can you use the results?
Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on reviewing an access request against the agreed permissions to explore practical application. Ask them to explain the required access, identify unnecessary permissions and document their checks.
Which results matter for your vacancy?
- Decision-MakingAsk them to compare options and explain what evidence their decision needs.
- Reading ComprehensionUse a short Reading Comprehension work sample to explore how they apply finding stated details and main idea.
- Compliance & EthicsDiscuss how they would respond when a request conflicts with an agreed rule.
- Error CheckingCheck matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared.
- AdaptabilityDiscuss how they would adjust a plan when new information changes the priorities.
- Interpersonal SkillsExplore how they would address a disagreement and keep a working relationship productive.
SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF
See the person behind the score.
Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.
BEFORE YOU START
Your questions, answered.
Can I tailor this assessment to my Security Officer vacancy?
Yes. Start with Decision-Making, Reading Comprehension, Compliance & Ethics, Error Checking, Adaptability, Interpersonal Skills, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Decision-Making to explore evaluating options. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.
Does this assess practical Security Officer work?
Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Reading Comprehension, Error Checking; workplace situations in Decision-Making, Compliance & Ethics, Adaptability, Interpersonal Skills online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on reviewing an access request against the agreed permissions to explore application alongside the test results.
Why is Decision-Making included?
Shows how candidates weigh incomplete information and commit to a course of action. Ask them to compare options and explain what evidence their decision needs. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.
How long does this Security Officer assessment take?
The recommended selection contains 6 tests and allows 70 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.
Will I see a separate result for each test?
Yes. Review Decision-Making, Reading Comprehension, Compliance & Ethics, Error Checking, Adaptability, Interpersonal Skills separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.
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