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

Answer

Effective NZ security patrols involve: varying routes and timing (to avoid predictability), checking all doors, windows, and access points, looking for safety hazards, testing security systems, monitoring for suspicious activity, and documenting all findings in a patrol log.

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

Answer

If a break-in is discovered, the guard should NOT enter the building (intruders may still be inside), call police immediately on 111, observe from a safe distance, note descriptions of any suspects or vehicles, preserve evidence, and notify the site manager.

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

Answer

Access control systems managed by NZ security guards are designed to monitor and control entry and exit, ensuring only authorised individuals gain access. This includes checking IDs, managing visitor logs, issuing passes, and monitoring electronic access systems.

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

Answer

A comprehensive NZ visitor log should include: visitor's full name, their organisation, the person they are visiting, purpose of visit, arrival time, departure time, type of ID presented, and any visitor pass number issued. This provides an audit trail of site access.

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

Answer

During NZ site patrols, security guards should: ensure fire exits are clear and operational, check fire extinguishers are in place and within service dates, verify fire alarm panels show no faults, ensure fire doors are closed (not propped open), and report any fire hazards.

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NZ Security Licence Site Security and Patrol