CHAPTER 2: PREPARE FOR MONITORING ACTIVITIES.

Maintain personal dress and presentation to meet work instructions and workplace standards for appearance, which is a key aspect of Security Preparation.
Check resources and equipment for operational effectiveness following manufacturers’ instructions, and replace or report faulty or damaged equipment. Thorough Security Preparation ensures all equipment is ready for use.
Assess site layout to identify access and exit points, barriers and thoroughfares, and identify strategic observation points to monitor crowd movement and behaviour.

A security guard must project a polished persona that exudes power, attentiveness, and efficiency. Additionally, Security Preparation starts with how guards present themselves.
As an employee, you represent not only your employer organisation but also the customer you work for.
As a result of the frequent interactions, you will have with clients of your employer or members of the public, you must present a professional image.

An attractive security guard should always possess:

Clean, neat hair.
A clean, pressed complete uniform.
Clean boots with soft soles. Soft soles will eliminate noisy footsteps when you’re on patrol and also absorb impact more, reducing the likelihood of sore feet, knees and shin splints during long patrols.
A clean shaven face to enhance your look of professionalism.

Organisations hire security guards to patrol their properties.
They also work for government organisations, where they have comparable responsibilities. Moreover, Security Preparation plays a role in meeting these responsibilities.
On patrol, security officers frequently have a responsibility to respond to emergencies.

Resources and equipment include:

Something that prevents or hinders anyone from entering a location is known as a barrier to entry.
Something that prevents or hinders anyone from leaving a location is known as an exit barrier.

Detail arrangements for on-site emergencies not requiring outside help.
Specify arrangements to request further police and other emergency services assistance.
Specify arrangements to hand over control to police and emergency services as required.
Identify personnel who can authorise evacuation.
Identify how the event will be interrupted.