NZ Security Licence Site Security and Patrol

Question 1

What are the key elements of a NZ security guard's patrol routine?

Accepted Answer

Varying patrol routes and times, checking all access points, monitoring for hazards, testing security systems, and documenting findings in a patrol log

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Walking the same route at the same time every night

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Staying in the control room and monitoring CCTV only

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Only patrolling the perimeter fence line

Question 2

In NZ, what should a security guard do if they discover a break-in during a patrol?

Accepted Answer

Do not enter the building, call police (111) immediately, secure the perimeter from a safe distance, note any descriptions of suspects or vehicles, and preserve evidence

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Enter the building to confront the intruders

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Wait until morning to report it to the site manager

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Take photos and post them on social media as evidence

Question 3

What is the purpose of an access control system managed by NZ security guards?

Accepted Answer

To monitor and control who enters and exits a premises, ensuring only authorised persons gain access

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To count the number of visitors for marketing purposes

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To record employee work hours for payroll

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To manage car parking allocation

Question 4

In NZ, what information should a security guard record in a visitor management log?

Accepted Answer

Visitor name, company, person being visited, arrival time, departure time, ID presented, and pass number issued

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Only the visitor's first name

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Visitor logs are not required under NZ law

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Only government officials need to be logged

Question 5

What is the NZ security guard's responsibility regarding fire safety during site patrols?

Accepted Answer

Check fire exits are clear and unlocked, fire extinguishers are in place and serviced, fire alarms are operational, and fire doors are not propped open

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Fire safety is entirely the fire service's responsibility

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Only check fire exits once a month

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Fire safety checks are not part of a security guard's duties

Question 6

Under NZ security practice, what is a security risk assessment for a site?

Accepted Answer

A systematic evaluation of threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences to determine security requirements and measures for a specific location

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A financial assessment of how much security will cost

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A review of the security guard's personal fitness

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An evaluation of the nearest police station's response time