When analyzing a scenario for risks and occurrences, security guards must handle people, vehicles, and equipment in a safe and courteous manner. The instructor covers the following fundamental security components:
- access control
- ways to safely accompany people inside and outside of buildings
- how to be ready for a task
- contacting the appropriate people in the event of a security breach
- how to inspect baggage, vehicles, etc.
- control crowd
- how to build a barrier or staging area
- how to secure a facility
- vehicle control
- in an emergency, regulate vehicular/pedestrian traffic on business property or on public routes
- tracking traffic movements
- employing appropriate hand gestures to direct traffic
- using traffic control devices
- wearing the proper clothing/work attire
- shift handover procedures
- how to update the next person on shift
Suggested methodology
- pre-reading on basic security protocols
- lecture
- video and discussion
- role playing with analysis and group discussion
- learning journal
