Security Officer Duties Flashcards
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What documentation must a security officer maintain during their shift?
Answer: An occurrence book/daily activity report recording all incidents, patrols, visitor details, deliveries, and unusual observations during the shift
The occurrence book (OB) is a critical record documenting all events: patrol times, incidents, visitor logs, deliveries, maintenance work, alarms, and handover notes for the next shift.
What is the proper handover procedure between security shifts in Singapore?
Answer: Brief the incoming officer on ongoing issues, pending actions, special instructions, key incidents, and verify all equipment and keys are accounted for
A proper handover ensures continuity of security: brief on ongoing incidents, pending tasks, special instructions from management, status of all equipment, and any access control changes.
When can a security officer in Singapore use force?
Answer: Only in self-defence or defence of others, using reasonable and proportionate force as a last resort
Security officers may use reasonable force only in self-defence, defence of another person, or to prevent a crime. The force must be proportionate to the threat. Excessive force is a criminal offence.
What is a security officer's authority regarding arrests in Singapore?
Answer: Security officers can make a citizen's arrest for seizable offences committed in their presence, but must hand the person to the police as soon as possible
Under the Criminal Procedure Code, any person (including security officers) can arrest someone committing a seizable offence in their presence. The arrested person must be handed to the police without unnecessary delay.
What are the grooming and uniform standards for security officers in Singapore?
Answer: Security officers must wear the approved uniform neatly, display their licence prominently, maintain good personal hygiene, and present a professional appearance
PLRD and security agencies require officers to wear proper uniforms, display their PLRD licence card visibly, maintain neat grooming, and present a professional appearance at all times while on duty.
What should a security officer do if they witness a crime in progress?
Answer: Observe and remember details, do not put yourself in danger, call the police (999) immediately, try to preserve the scene, and assist victims if safe to do so
Safety first — observe and remember details (description, direction of travel, weapons). Call police immediately. Do not endanger yourself. Preserve the scene if possible and assist any victims.