Observe, Deter, Record, Report

Observe, Deter, Record, Report

Although a Security Guards role may vary, one thing will never change. A security guards primary responsibility is to provide protection to personnel, property and information. ****

 

It is also important to note that the days of a security guard acting tough or enforcing the peace on through force and intimidation are past.

 

 

 

 

 

Observe

In the commission of your duties, you will be constantly be observing things. You will need to be aware of the people, property and hazards around the are of patrol. In other words Changes in the Environment

 

Deter

Proactive Patrolling: By conducting patrols and being active in uniform within the public. Your presence will deter any potential criminal activity because a uniform is a form of authority and when people see a uniform they tend to feel safe. Those who attempt to do any illegal activity think twice before doing it.

 

Record

When on duty you will be continuously writing in a note book and writing reports.
Reports will be used as a form of access control.
Reports will also be used as a form of referrals and most of the time reasoning of your actions.

 

Report

When you record daily reports it informs the employer and the clients of situations that need to be looked at or things that may have been resolved.
When you record an occurrence it can be used to inform the police or medical personnel of situations that have happened and you have dealt with.