NZ Security Licence Site Security and Patrol 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the guard tour system used in NZ security, and what is its purpose?
- An electronic or mechanical system that records when and where a guard has patrolled, providing proof of patrol completion (Correct answer)
- A GPS tracker worn by the guard for personal safety
- A booking system for guard shift scheduling
- A training programme for new security guards
Correct answer: An electronic or mechanical system that records when and where a guard has patrolled, providing proof of patrol completion
A guard tour system (such as electronic wands, QR code scanners, or GPS-based systems) records timestamps at checkpoints throughout a patrol route, providing verifiable proof that the guard has visited each required location at the required times.
Question 2: In NZ, what should a security guard do if they find an unidentified package or suspicious item?
- Do not touch it, evacuate the immediate area, establish a cordon, report it to police (111) immediately, and follow the site's suspicious item procedure (Correct answer)
- Pick it up and take it to the lost and found
- Open it to identify the owner
- Ignore it if it appears to be a shopping bag
Correct answer: Do not touch it, evacuate the immediate area, establish a cordon, report it to police (111) immediately, and follow the site's suspicious item procedure
For a suspicious item in NZ: do NOT touch, move, or open it. Evacuate people from the immediate area, establish a safe cordon, call police on 111, and follow the site's emergency procedures. Never use mobile phones or radios near the item (in case of radio-triggered device).
Question 3: What is perimeter security and why is it important in NZ site protection?
- The first line of defence comprising fences, walls, gates, lighting, and surveillance that deters and delays unauthorised access (Correct answer)
- Only the front entrance of a building
- The reception desk where visitors check in
- Security guards standing at every corner of the building
Correct answer: The first line of defence comprising fences, walls, gates, lighting, and surveillance that deters and delays unauthorised access
Perimeter security is the first line of defence for any NZ site, comprising physical barriers (fences, walls, bollards), access control points (gates, vehicle barriers), lighting, surveillance (CCTV), signage, and alarm systems that work together to deter, detect, and delay unauthorised access.
Question 4: In NZ security, what is the CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) concept?
- A design approach that uses natural surveillance, access control, territorial reinforcement, and maintenance to reduce crime opportunities (Correct answer)
- A type of security alarm system
- A police training programme for crime prevention
- A building code requirement for fire safety
Correct answer: A design approach that uses natural surveillance, access control, territorial reinforcement, and maintenance to reduce crime opportunities
CPTED is a design philosophy used in NZ that reduces crime by designing the physical environment to increase natural surveillance (good visibility), control access naturally, reinforce territoriality (clear ownership signals), and maintain spaces well. Security guards should understand CPTED principles.
Question 5: What is the NZ security guard's role in key management?
- Maintain a secure key register, issue keys only to authorised personnel, track all key movements, report lost keys immediately, and secure keys when not in use (Correct answer)
- Give keys to anyone who asks for them
- Key management is the building manager's sole responsibility
- Keys should be left in locks for quick access
Correct answer: Maintain a secure key register, issue keys only to authorised personnel, track all key movements, report lost keys immediately, and secure keys when not in use
NZ security key management involves: maintaining a secure key register (who has which key), issuing keys only to authorised personnel after verification, tracking all key movements (sign in/out), reporting lost or missing keys immediately, and securing all keys in a locked cabinet when not in use.
Question 6: In NZ, what is the security guard's role regarding workplace violence prevention?
- Identify early warning signs, de-escalate situations before they become violent, report threats, maintain situational awareness, and follow the organisation's violence prevention policy (Correct answer)
- Workplace violence prevention is not a security function
- Only respond after violence has occurred
- Use pre-emptive physical force against anyone who appears agitated
Correct answer: Identify early warning signs, de-escalate situations before they become violent, report threats, maintain situational awareness, and follow the organisation's violence prevention policy
NZ security guards play a key role in workplace violence prevention by: identifying early warning behaviours, using de-escalation techniques, maintaining situational awareness, reporting concerning behaviour, following the organisation's violence prevention policy, and ensuring staff know emergency procedures.
NZ Security Licence Site Security and Patrol 2
What is the guard tour system used in NZ security, and what is its purpose?