SAIWA - Security Agents Institute of Western Australia Licensing and Responsibilities Questions and Answers

Question 1

A licensed security officer at a shopping centre observes an individual conceal several items and walk past the final point of sale without attempting to pay.
Under the Criminal Investigation Act 2006, what is the most appropriate and lawful action for the security officer to take?

Accepted Answer

Perform a citizen's arrest as they reasonably suspect an arrestable offence has been committed.

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Immediately search the individual's bag to confirm the presence of the stolen items.

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Follow the individual outside and demand they return to the store for questioning.

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Physically block the individual's path and wait for a store manager to arrive.

Question 2

According to the Security and Related Activities (Control) Regulations 1997, which of the following is a specific record-keeping responsibility for a licensed Security Agent?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring records of current first aid qualifications for each security officer are maintained.

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Maintaining a log of all verbal warnings given to the public.

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Keeping a daily record of the personal vehicle details of each employed officer.

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Submitting weekly performance reviews of each officer to WA Police.

Question 3

A patron is denied entry to a licensed venue by a crowd controller. The patron becomes verbally abusive but does not make any physical threats. Which principle of the WA Security Industry Code of Conduct is most critical for the crowd controller to uphold in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Acting with integrity and professionalism when dealing with the general public.

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Disseminating information to improve the profession.

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Refraining from knowingly associating with those who use illegal methods.

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Maintaining truth and good taste in advertising.

Question 4

An applicant for a security license in Western Australia has a prior conviction for a serious assault from four years ago. This offence is listed in Schedule 2 of the Security and Related Activities (Control) Regulations 1997. What is the likely outcome of their application?

Accepted Answer

The application will be refused as it is a disqualifying offence within the disqualifying period.

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The application will be approved with a probationary period.

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The application will be automatically approved as the conviction is over two years old.

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The applicant will be required to pay a higher licensing fee.

Question 5

A security agent's licence is required for an individual to operate a business that supplies security officers. For a new business, what is the standard initial duration of this licence before it requires renewal?

Accepted Answer

One year

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Five years

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Three years

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Six months

Question 6

A security officer is asked by a client to investigate a rival company by covertly recording their private meetings, which would be a breach of the Surveillance Devices Act 1998. According to the WA Security Industry Code of Conduct, what is the officer's primary responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Advise the client that the request is illegal and refuse to comply.

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Carry out the client's instructions to ensure contract renewal.

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Negotiate a higher fee to compensate for the increased risk.

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Delegate the task to an unlicensed subcontractor.