security guard

Description

Security guards observe, detect irregularities and protect people, buildings and assets. They maintain security at all times by patrolling designated property areas, controlling access at entrances, watching alarm and video recording systems, asking suspicious individuals for identification and reporting infractions and law breaching activities.

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Theoretical Knowledge

security threats security in industrial buildings surveillance methods fire safety regulations security in commercial buildings criminal law explosives alarm systems check methods illegal substances legal requirements related to ammunition legal use-of-force

Practical Skills

monitor surveillance equipment liaise with security authorities identify security threats restrain individuals practice vigilance maintain facility security systems perform body searches deal with aggressive behaviour execute inspection walkway ensure law application perform security checks check tickets at venue entry detain offenders identify terrorism threats check official documents comply with the principles of self-defence patrol areas stay alert ensure public safety and security provide door security provide first aid document security incidents in the store manage major incidents operate radio equipment interrogate individuals handle surveillance equipment manage lost and found articles inspect cargo ensure store security carry out security activities with a dog conduct airport security screening regulate traffic control crowd ensure security on ships ensure compliance with types of weapons exercise security in hospitals ensure hotel security provide security in detention centres monitor parking areas to maintain security