Security Procedures Flashcards
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What is an 'assignment instruction' in security guarding?
Answer: A document detailing the specific duties, procedures, and post orders for a particular security site
Assignment instructions (also called post orders) are site-specific documents that detail the security guard's duties, responsibilities, patrol routes, emergency procedures, key contacts, and site-specific information.
What is the primary purpose of a security patrol?
Answer: To deter criminal activity, detect security breaches, and monitor the condition of the premises
Security patrols serve multiple purposes: deterring criminal activity through visible presence, detecting breaches or vulnerabilities, checking the condition of the premises, and identifying hazards.
Why should a security guard vary their patrol times and routes?
Answer: To prevent potential offenders from predicting their movements and exploiting gaps in coverage
Varying patrol times and routes makes the guard's movements unpredictable, preventing potential offenders from timing their activities to avoid detection.
What should a security guard do at the start of their shift?
Answer: Check in, review the incident log, receive a briefing from the outgoing guard, and check all equipment
At shift start, the guard should: sign in, receive a handover briefing from the outgoing guard, review the incident log for ongoing issues, check all equipment (radio, keys, torch, phone), and note any immediate concerns.
What is a 'key holding' service in security?
Answer: A service where the security company holds keys to premises and responds to alarm activations out of hours
Key holding is a service where the security company securely holds keys to a client's premises and responds when alarms are activated outside business hours, including securing the premises if necessary.
What is the difference between 'static' and 'mobile' security patrols?
Answer: Static guards remain at one location; mobile patrols travel between multiple sites in a vehicle
Static guards are assigned to one location for their shift, maintaining a continuous presence. Mobile patrols travel between multiple locations in a vehicle, making scheduled or random checks at each site.