JIBC Basic Security Training 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When writing an incident report, which principle is most important?
- Use colorful language to describe events
- Record only facts, not opinions or assumptions (Correct answer)
- Include personal judgments about the subject
- Wait until the end of shift to write it
Correct answer: Record only facts, not opinions or assumptions
Incident reports must contain only factual, objective information to remain legally defensible and accurate.
Question 2: A security guard discovers an unlocked door in a restricted area after hours. What is the FIRST action to take?
- Leave it and note it on the next patrol
- Secure the door and report the finding (Correct answer)
- Wait inside the area for a supervisor
- Assume it was intentionally left open
Correct answer: Secure the door and report the finding
Securing the door immediately limits risk, and reporting it creates a record for follow-up investigation.
Question 3: Under BC's Security Services Act, which of the following is a requirement for a licensed security worker?
- Carry a firearm at all times
- Display their security worker licence on request (Correct answer)
- Wear civilian clothing while on duty
- Conduct arrests using force whenever necessary
Correct answer: Display their security worker licence on request
The Security Services Act requires security workers to produce their licence when requested by a member of the public or police.
Question 4: What does 'use of force' continuum guide in security work?
- The maximum force allowed regardless of threat
- A progressive model matching response to level of resistance (Correct answer)
- The order in which weapons must be drawn
- A policy requiring police involvement first
Correct answer: A progressive model matching response to level of resistance
The use-of-force continuum ensures responses are proportional and escalate only as needed based on the subject's behavior.
Question 5: Which situation would most likely require a security guard to call 911 immediately?
- A visitor asks for directions
- An employee forgets their access badge
- A person collapses and is unresponsive (Correct answer)
- A delivery arrives outside scheduled hours
Correct answer: A person collapses and is unresponsive
An unresponsive person is a medical emergency requiring immediate EMS response beyond a security guard's scope.
Question 6: What is 'tailgating' in a security context?
- Following a suspect vehicle during patrol
- An unauthorized person following an authorized person through a secured door (Correct answer)
- Checking credentials at the rear entrance
- A technique used in vehicle inspections
Correct answer: An unauthorized person following an authorized person through a secured door
Tailgating (or piggybacking) is when an unauthorized individual gains access by closely following someone with valid credentials.
Question 7: When conducting a patrol, why is it important to vary your route and timing?
- To increase personal fitness during shifts
- To prevent predictability that could be exploited by wrongdoers (Correct answer)
- To cover more ground per patrol
- To meet regulatory patrol distance requirements
Correct answer: To prevent predictability that could be exploited by wrongdoers
Predictable patrol patterns allow bad actors to time their activities around the guard's route, so randomization improves deterrence.
JIBC Basic Security Training 2
When writing an incident report, which principle is most important?