Chapter 2: Prepare for security patrol

2.1 Maintain personal dress and presentation to meet work instructions and workplace standards for appearance

Having a uniformed security officer present is one of the most effective ways to maintain a location’s safety and security. For true patrol readiness, officers must ensure their appearance meets the highest professional standards before starting their duties.

The uniform is crucial to ensuring safety since it distinguishes an officer from the general public as someone in a uniformed guard’s real benefit goes beyond merely the external image. Maintaining patrol readiness is easier with a uniform that is both clean and presentable.

Deportment is how you conduct yourself. It is our persona and outward appearance.

Furthermore, it’s critical that you comprehend deportment and why it matters in the security profession. It all comes down to how you come across other people, including how you act, speak, and move.

Essential clothing items for a patrolling officer are listed below:

  • A highly-visible and easy-to-identify uniform
  • A belt
  • A pair of boots
  • Bulletproof vest

Tips for maintaining personal dress and appearance of security officer

  • Shirts must always be tucked in.
  • Try to avoid colour differences in uniforms.
  • Wear rubber-soled shoes to prevent slipping and falling.
  • Avoid donning caps and toques inside such structures. Try wearing them only outside during winter and summer.
  • Men can have short or long hair, as long as it looks presentable.

A recognisable security guard should always possess:

  • Clean, neat hair.
  • A fully ironed and clean uniform.
  • Soft-soled boots that are clean.
  • A freshly shaven face will improve your professional appearance.

2.2 Check resources and equipment for operational effectiveness following manufacturers’ instructions, and replace or report faulty or damaged equipment

Security officers are hired to accomplish two things: protect persons and property and inform their clients of any incidents. This is essential for patrol readiness.

They are important for keeping shops, shopping centres, financial institutions, and even restaurants free from criminal activity. They are important for safeguarding the safety of employees, guests, and customers.

Resources and equipment include:

  • Defence equipment
  • Digital camera
  • Flashlight
  • Notepad and pen
  • Two-way radio
  • Mobile device
  • Patrolling vehicle

How to securely inspect the equipment?

  • Any equipment that has to be inspected or serviced should always be turned off and isolated to prevent accidental starts.
  • Additionally, you can utilise warning signs to inform staff members that certain equipment is now not in use. Another option is to utilise a lockout system.

Steps to take after identifying a problem in tools

  • Segregate: Segregate that equipment (from good equipment).
  • Convey: Verbally convey to your person in charge or head about the fault.
  • Prepare: Prepare a written report about the fault in the equipment.
  • Submit: Submit the report to your Person in charge

2.3 Confirm patrol area, access and entry points and alarm locations, and clarify issues with relevant persons

  • A patrol is a group assigned to monitor a specified geographic area for evidence of security breaches. In preparation for patrol readiness, officers must know the patrol route and critical points.
  • Patrol employees respond to calls for service, resolve disputes, take incident reports, apply security enforcement rules, and implement crime prevention measures.

A patrol inspection checklist has been built to perform the following:

  • Verify the supply of resources;
  • Check the equipment and facilities for anything out of compliance;
  • Take pictures of proof and include thorough notes;
  • Record the general finding and suggested actions; and

A security guard should observe the following things

  • Checking all entrances and exits
  • Security alarms
  • Building Access

On the patrol route, be aware of the following locations:

  • Areas with problematic phone or radio networks.
  • The location where supply pipes and firefighting supplies are kept.
  • Fire exits, locations with fire alarm boxes, and places with specialised fire suppression systems and chemicals utilised in such systems are all well-known.
  • Locations are extremely vulnerable, like computer rooms and safes, where valuables or expensive equipment are kept.
  • Control rooms for utilities (electricity, water, gas, etc.).
  • Diesel generators or power backup units should be installed.
  • Electricity switches.
  • Pipes carrying gas, steam, etc.
  • First aid facilities.
  • Locations for hazardous and explosive material storage.
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