NZ Security Licence Professional Ethics and Standards 2

Question 1

What is the NZ security industry requirement regarding wearing identification while on duty?

Accepted Answer

Security guards must display their COA number and identification clearly while on duty so they can be identified

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No identification is required if wearing a uniform

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Identification is only required for government building security

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Guards should keep their identity concealed for safety

Question 2

In NZ, what are the reporting obligations of a COA holder if they are charged with a criminal offence?

Accepted Answer

They must notify the PSPLA within a specified timeframe of being charged with, convicted of, or pleading guilty to any criminal offence

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No notification is required until convicted

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Only notify if the offence is related to security work

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Only their employer needs to be notified, not the PSPLA

Question 3

What is the NZ security industry expectation regarding diversity and inclusion?

Accepted Answer

Treat all people with equal respect regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and understand NZ's diverse multicultural community

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Diversity considerations do not apply to security work

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Only follow diversity policies if the client requires it

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Diversity training is optional for experienced guards

Question 4

Under NZ law, what is the security guard's ethical obligation regarding use of their position for personal gain?

Accepted Answer

Security guards must never use their position for personal benefit, including accessing restricted areas for personal reasons or using information gained during duties for private purposes

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Using their position for personal benefit is acceptable if it doesn't harm the client

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Personal gain is only prohibited if it involves financial transactions

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There are no specific rules about personal gain in NZ security law

Question 5

What continuing training requirements exist for NZ COA holders?

Accepted Answer

COA holders should maintain current first aid certification and participate in ongoing professional development, with the COA renewable every five years

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No ongoing training is required once the initial COA is obtained

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Only managers need continuing training

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Training is only required if the guard changes employers

Question 6

In NZ, what is the ethical obligation of a security guard who discovers their employer is engaging in illegal practices?

Accepted Answer

Report the illegal practices through appropriate channels — the Protected Disclosures Act protects whistleblowers from retaliation

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Ignore it to keep their job

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Participate in the illegal practices as instructed by their employer

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Resign quietly without reporting to anyone