Frequently Asked Questions for Security Guard Job

What is security?

Security is the state of protecting assets and property of persons or organizations from any kind of loss or damage due to untimely incidents.

What are the main responsibilities of a security guard?

1. To follow the rules and regulations set by the company.
2. To protect the client's information and property.
3. To be alert always
4. To keep record-of an incident and submit report to the supervisor
5. Deal with visitors/customers

What are the basic qualities of security guards? Or What qualities make them good?

1. Mentally and physically fit
2. Hard working
3. Honest/Tactful
4. Polite
5. Capable to deal with the costomer
6. Fluent use of English language
7. Neat and tidy appearance
8. known about security service

What is safety?

In a simple meaning, it is the process of monitoring, examining, identifying and minimizing the risks and harms coming to the people and property.

How to write the incident report? What is the formula to write the incident report?

5-W and 1-H

1. Who was involved?
2. What happened?
3. When did it happen?
4. Why did it happen?
5. Where did it happen?
6. How did you resolve it?

What is patrolling?

Patrolling is an inspection of a site on foot or by driving. The purpose of patroling is to address all security issues concerning the site.

Objectives of patrolling

1. Protection of life
2. Protection of property
3. Prevention of loss and waste
4. Prevention of crime

What is fire?

Fire is the rapid chemical reaction of the three different elements such as Fuel, Oxygen and heat.

What is access control system?

Access control system means control and prevention of unauthorized vehicles and personnel from entering the company premises.

What is first aid?

First aid is the basic pre-medical treatment given to a victim before taking to the hospital.

What is CCTV?

The full form of CCTV is Close Circuit Television. Different cameras are installed at different location of building for safety and all the activities are strictly controlled through control room.

What is smoke detector fire alarm system?

It is the kind of security device which is activated when it catches the smoke or heat and it is installed in the ceiling and controlled from the control room.

What is the importance of security to an organization?

Security is important for an organization for safe guarding and protection of assets and controlling the unauthorized activity within the premises.

What are the characteristics of a Security Guard?

The security guard’s primary responsibility is to protect and safeguard property and professionally to the client

Never a seurity guard perform personal search of an individual he / she should

1. Get permission
2. Be polite
3. Be positive
4. Be professional

Note - Criteria of searching an individual largely depend on the requirements of the client. Note - Only women can search women and only men can search men.

Male Security guards can search a female's handbag - with her consent.)

The behavior of the security guard at the time of the search will have an effect on, the reaction of the person being searched. The use of words like "please and thank you' will help to maintain normal atmosphere. When people are upset or embarrassed they often become abusive of aggressive - this may not necessarily mean they have something to hide.

It is important for a security guard.

1. To be sensitive
2. To be firm
3. To be tactful
4. To be polite
5. Not to be ridiculous
6. Not to be threatening

A security guard must know three emergency hotlines.

1. Police
2. Ambulance
3. Fire Bridget

Fire Extinguishers Recognition and Application

Fire extinguishers are used to control fire from spreading. A portable fire extinguisher used at a right time and place can save damage to life and property.

There are five types of fire. They have been listed below along with examples

1. Class Solid - which occurs in wood, paper, plastic, text tiles etc.

Use Dry chemical powder DCP (Blue colour Extinguisher cylinder) and Water (Red colour Extinguisher cylinder)

2. Class Liquid - which occurs in kerosene, Flammable liquids, oils, paint, petroleum and more.

Use Carbon dioxide (Black colour Extinguisher cylinder), Dry chemical powder DCP (Blue colour Extinguisher cylinder),

3. Class Gas - which occurs in flammable gas like methane, propane, butane etc.

Use Carbon dioxide (Black colour Extinguisher cylinder), Dry chemical powder DCP (Blue colour Extinguisher cylinder) and Foam (Cream colour Extinguisher cylinder).

4. Class Metallic - which occurs in soil flammable metallic material like aluminum, magnesium, metal etc.

Use Dry chemical powder DCP (Blue colour Extinguisher cylinder)

5. Class Electric - which occurs due to short circuit, lightening, inappropriate handling of electronic appliances (electric fire) and more.

Use Carbon dioxide (Black colour Extinguisher cylinder), Dry chemical powder DCP (Blue colour Extinguisher cylinder) but danger to use Water (Red colour Extinguisher cylinder) and Foam (Cream colour Extinguisher cylinder)

Extinguisher Type and color code

Color of the cylinder	Extinguishing Agent	Fire Type
Red	Water	Class Solid
Cream	Foam	Class Liquid
Black	Carbon dioxide	Class liquid | Class Gas | Class Electric
Blue	Dry chemical powder DCP	Class solid | Class liquid | Class Gas | Class Metallic | Class Electric

About Me

I am a highly skilled firearms security guard with extensive experience in protecting high-profile individuals and securing sensitive locations. Trained in tactical firearms handling and defensive techniques, I am adept at assessing threats, maintaining a vigilant presence, and responding swiftly to potential risks. With a strong focus on safety and professionalism, I am committed to ensuring the utmost security for my clients and the premises under my watch.

I have gained extensive experience, knowledge, and related skills in carrying out security operations and procedures under prescribed rules and regulations. I rely heavily on my ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures, which is indicative of being able to work well in environments that may face threats or conflicts and manage them appropriately.

My utmost dedication to duty and my wealth of experience, I believe, make me perfectly suited for this job.

CAREER OBJECTS

I am looking forward to associate myself with organisation where there is opportunity to share contribute and upgrade my knowledge for the development to self and organisation served. I have taken up assignment in my career with a quest to manage higher responsibility and I am looking forward to building to long term challenging career, with responsibility scope, which fully utilise my talent, capabilities and experiences.

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Observed and reported activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel.
2. Made periodic patrols of the premisses prevent thief / vandalism and detect sign of irregularities along with ensure security of gates, doors, windows.
3. Protected evidence in the event of accidents emergencies and security investigations.
4. Responded to inquiries and requests for assistance from visitors, team members and patients.
5. Monitored enhanced verified passes and issued appropriate Id badges. confronted unauthorized persons as needed.
6. Monitored and controlled vehicular traffic on residency or embassy and enforce parking regulations.
7. Responsible for meeting, greeting and directing guest, employees and visitors.
8. Verify and record visitors informations, control access at the property and prepared and write reports irregularities on the log book as required.
9. Observed CCTV monitors for suspicious activities.
10. Challenge suspicious individuals and contact authorities regarding illegal activities and misbehavior.
11. Monitoring security systems such as surveillance cameras, alarm systems and access controls devices to ensure they are working properly.