An armed guard has been taken off the beat in Victoria after being charged with firearms offences.
In a brief statement, Victoria Police confirmed on Friday that a Protective Services Officer (PSO) has been charged on summons.
The officer is accused of failing to secure and properly store a personal firearm and ammunition at a home.
"The PSO has been transferred to non-operational duties," the statement said.
The statement does not disclose the officer's name, age, location where he was stationed or the suburb where the offences are alleged to have occurred.
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The man will face the Melbourne Magistrates Court on November 28.
