Security Guard Operations Flashcards
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What is the primary responsibility of a security guard?
Answer: To protect people, property, and information from harm
A security guard's primary role is to protect people, property, and assets by deterring and detecting threats and responding appropriately.
In most US states, what arrest authority does a security guard have?
Answer: The same arrest powers as any private citizen
In most US states, security guards have only citizen's arrest authority, which is limited compared to sworn law enforcement officers.
What is the 'use of force continuum' in security?
Answer: A framework that guides escalating levels of force based on the threat level
The use of force continuum provides a framework for security personnel to match their response level to the level of threat encountered.
What is the purpose of a security guard's daily activity report (DAR)?
Answer: To document all significant events, observations, and activities during a shift
A DAR documents all significant events, observations, and activities during a guard's shift, providing a legal record and communication tool for management.
What does 'post orders' mean in security operations?
Answer: Written instructions that specify a security guard's duties and procedures at a specific assignment
Post orders are written instructions that outline the specific duties, procedures, and requirements for a security guard at a particular assignment.
What should a security guard do first when encountering a suspicious person on the property?
Answer: Observe and assess the situation before taking appropriate action
A security guard should first observe and assess the situation to determine the appropriate level of response before taking any action.