Introduction A security guard (or security officer) is a person who is paid to protect property, assets and people. Security guards are usually privately and formally employed personnel. Often, security officers are uniformed and act to protect property by maintaining a high visibility presence to deter illegal and inappropriate actions, observing (either directly, through patrols, or by watching alarm systems or video cameras) for signs of crime, fire or disorder, then taking action and reporting any incidents to their client and emergency services as appropriate. Since at least the Middle Ages in Europe, the term watchman was more commonly applied to this function. This term was carried over to North America where it was …show more content…
Also the security guards they not only for protecting places or people but also to provide information or guidance to anyone who ask or someone is lost and he don’t know where to go. On the other hand, they can be as the source of the needed information especially when there is no one available at the place like the holidays or late night. When a place is a having the security guards with their system it is appearing to be more professional rather than any other place which they don’t have the security guards system because we can observe that anyone can just be there without anyone can notice and that because everyone is busy with their work and there is no time to check for anything except it is an emergency then all they will stop to work. Chapter 3 The difficulties that the security guards are facing with their work can be like: • Having a small pay or salary • Ignorance • Lack of opportunities • Blaming from others • A lot of pressure In this kind of profession the security guard can work but with small salary which they receive from the companies or the places for the services that they provide, it is not all of them but most of them because in some other places
This will ensure all employees are working to the same level and making sure everything in the salon is as safe as it can be.
There is such a range of people walking the grounds (including visitors, visitors’ guests, college students, training staff, supervising staff, and contract workers) that ensuring proper security is important.
-Ensuring the security of their workers, carry out a risk assessment and then take action to reduce the chances of those risks arising, for instance monitoring CCTV cameras.
Recommendations for the management, staffing and operation of an organisation providing manned guarding services on a static
"Private security and public law enforcement share many of the same goals: preventing crime and disorder, identifying criminals, and ensuring the security of people and property," ("Private Security and Public Law Enforcement," n.d.). There are many more private security officers than public police officers, making tandem projects and collaboration essential ("Private Security and Public Law Enforcement," n.d.). There may be some overlap between public law enforcement and private security, but generally the latter can be more highly specialized and are therefore useful in situations such as campus security.
The job description of a courts security officer is to ensure that no one enters the courtroom with a weapon unless they are a law enforcement officer directly related to a criminal case. For law enforcement officers attending that are not directly involved in the court proceedings they also are not allowed to carry firearms into the courtroom as set by a provisions in the Colorado Revised Statutes. The court security officer also continuously watches all doors and roams throughout the floor where the hearings are occurring to watch for any suspicious activity. Once the courtroom room is in sessions they are position in close proximity to the judge. Once in place they will
Physical security – are generally intended to deter potential intruders 9 e.g. warning signs and perimeter markings); to detect intrusions and monitor / record intruders (e.g. intruder alarms and CCTV systems); to trigger appropriate incident responses (e.g. by security guards and police).
protect themselves as well as the children and young people. Staff follow the guild lines to help
The security provides a feeling of safety and security for our people and makes individuals feel more safe as they walk in and our of different buildings around.
To understand the role(s) of a Security Manager, a person must know what security is and what it means to an organization. According to Ortmeier, “security may be defined as a public or private service-related activity that provides personnel, equipment, and creates policies and procedures designed to prevent or reduce losses. These losses, caused by criminal action as well as by noncriminal events resulting from human error, emergencies, man-made and natural disasters, and business intelligence collection by competitors”. (2009).
When you are on guard you are responsible for everything that occurs within the limits of your post while you are on duty. You are also responsible for all equipment and property located within the limits of your post. The exact limits of your post are defined by the special orders. The special orders should also include every place a guard must go to perform your duties. You will investigate every unusual or suspicious occurrence on or near your post provided that you do not have to leave your point of duty to do so. If necessary, you or the NCO who is on guard with you will contact the chain of command for instructions. While on guard you will remain at your place of duty and continue to perform all duties required until you are relieved
A: this is not a job that is normal. Everyday is a different experience. You're not just a guard but you are medical, first responder,a therapist, a glorified babysitter. It's not one sided.
The security guard services industry consisted of two segments: proprietary guards and contract guards. The historical growth was driven by companies realizing, that contracting guards allowed them gain operating flexibility instead of managing their own security personnel. In 1987 security guard services was a $10 billion industry growing at 6% a year. Due to the industry being very mature, fragmented, and price competitive there was an ongoing consolidation trend.
Customer needs- Customers need security guards onsite to protect employees and property of the customer from any threat or danger.