NZ Security Licence Site Security and Patrol — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What are the key elements of a NZ security guard's patrol routine?
- Varying patrol routes and times, checking all access points, monitoring for hazards, testing security systems, and documenting findings in a patrol log (Correct answer)
- Walking the same route at the same time every night
- Staying in the control room and monitoring CCTV only
- Only patrolling the perimeter fence line
Correct answer: Varying patrol routes and times, checking all access points, monitoring for hazards, testing security systems, and documenting findings in a patrol log
Effective NZ security patrols involve: varying routes and timing (to avoid predictability), checking all doors, windows, and access points, looking for safety hazards, testing security systems, monitoring for suspicious activity, and documenting all findings in a patrol log.
Question 2: In NZ, what should a security guard do if they discover a break-in during a patrol?
- Do not enter the building, call police (111) immediately, secure the perimeter from a safe distance, note any descriptions of suspects or vehicles, and preserve evidence (Correct answer)
- Enter the building to confront the intruders
- Wait until morning to report it to the site manager
- Take photos and post them on social media as evidence
Correct answer: Do not enter the building, call police (111) immediately, secure the perimeter from a safe distance, note any descriptions of suspects or vehicles, and preserve evidence
If a break-in is discovered, the guard should NOT enter the building (intruders may still be inside), call police immediately on 111, observe from a safe distance, note descriptions of any suspects or vehicles, preserve evidence, and notify the site manager.
Question 3: What is the purpose of an access control system managed by NZ security guards?
- To monitor and control who enters and exits a premises, ensuring only authorised persons gain access (Correct answer)
- To count the number of visitors for marketing purposes
- To record employee work hours for payroll
- To manage car parking allocation
Correct answer: To monitor and control who enters and exits a premises, ensuring only authorised persons gain access
Access control systems managed by NZ security guards are designed to monitor and control entry and exit, ensuring only authorised individuals gain access. This includes checking IDs, managing visitor logs, issuing passes, and monitoring electronic access systems.
Question 4: In NZ, what information should a security guard record in a visitor management log?
- Visitor name, company, person being visited, arrival time, departure time, ID presented, and pass number issued (Correct answer)
- Only the visitor's first name
- Visitor logs are not required under NZ law
- Only government officials need to be logged
Correct answer: Visitor name, company, person being visited, arrival time, departure time, ID presented, and pass number issued
A comprehensive NZ visitor log should include: visitor's full name, their organisation, the person they are visiting, purpose of visit, arrival time, departure time, type of ID presented, and any visitor pass number issued. This provides an audit trail of site access.
Question 5: What is the NZ security guard's responsibility regarding fire safety during site patrols?
- Check fire exits are clear and unlocked, fire extinguishers are in place and serviced, fire alarms are operational, and fire doors are not propped open (Correct answer)
- Fire safety is entirely the fire service's responsibility
- Only check fire exits once a month
- Fire safety checks are not part of a security guard's duties
Correct answer: Check fire exits are clear and unlocked, fire extinguishers are in place and serviced, fire alarms are operational, and fire doors are not propped open
During NZ site patrols, security guards should: ensure fire exits are clear and operational, check fire extinguishers are in place and within service dates, verify fire alarm panels show no faults, ensure fire doors are closed (not propped open), and report any fire hazards.
Question 6: Under NZ security practice, what is a security risk assessment for a site?
- A systematic evaluation of threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences to determine security requirements and measures for a specific location (Correct answer)
- A financial assessment of how much security will cost
- A review of the security guard's personal fitness
- An evaluation of the nearest police station's response time
Correct answer: A systematic evaluation of threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences to determine security requirements and measures for a specific location
A security risk assessment systematically evaluates: threats (what could happen — theft, vandalism, trespass), vulnerabilities (weaknesses that could be exploited — poor lighting, broken fences), and consequences (impact if the threat materialises). This determines appropriate security measures.
NZ Security Licence Site Security and Patrol
What are the key elements of a NZ security guard's patrol routine?