PLRD Security Officer Duties 2

Question 1

What documentation must a security officer maintain during their shift?

Accepted Answer

An occurrence book/daily activity report recording all incidents, patrols, visitor details, deliveries, and unusual observations during the shift

Answer

The occurrence book (OB) is a critical record documenting all events: patrol times, incidents, visitor logs, deliveries, maintenance work, alarms, and handover notes for the next shift.

Question 2

What is the proper handover procedure between security shifts in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Brief the incoming officer on ongoing issues, pending actions, special instructions, key incidents, and verify all equipment and keys are accounted for

Answer

A proper handover ensures continuity of security: brief on ongoing incidents, pending tasks, special instructions from management, status of all equipment, and any access control changes.

Question 3

When can a security officer in Singapore use force?

Accepted Answer

Only in self-defence or defence of others, using reasonable and proportionate force as a last resort

Answer

Security officers may use reasonable force only in self-defence, defence of another person, or to prevent a crime. The force must be proportionate to the threat. Excessive force is a criminal offence.

Question 4

What is a security officer's authority regarding arrests in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Security officers can make a citizen's arrest for seizable offences committed in their presence, but must hand the person to the police as soon as possible

Answer

Under the Criminal Procedure Code, any person (including security officers) can arrest someone committing a seizable offence in their presence. The arrested person must be handed to the police without unnecessary delay.

Question 5

What are the grooming and uniform standards for security officers in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Security officers must wear the approved uniform neatly, display their licence prominently, maintain good personal hygiene, and present a professional appearance

Answer

PLRD and security agencies require officers to wear proper uniforms, display their PLRD licence card visibly, maintain neat grooming, and present a professional appearance at all times while on duty.

PLRD Security Practice Test

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PLRD Security Officer Duties 2