Security Professional Responsibilities
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What must a licensed security professional in Alberta NOT refer to themselves as?

  • Watchpersons
  • Security professionals
  • Loss prevention workers
  • Peace officers (correct)

    • Which of the following best demonstrates professionalism in security work?

  • Finishing reports as quickly as possible
  • Your conduct and deportment (correct)
  • Your physical fitness
  • Preparing a personal development plan

    • Which type of equipment must be authorized by the Registrar for licensed security professionals?

  • Reporting forms
  • Post orders
  • Safety equipment
  • Batons (correct)

    • Notes taken in a security professional's notebook primarily help with what purpose?

    <p>Prepare reports for your employer and others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Writing profanity in your notebook is considered:

    <p>Acceptable when quoting verbatim</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A statement is usually gathered during which process?

    <p>Interview</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a security professional loses their licence, they must file a report with whom?

    <p>The Registrar of Security programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum age requirement to become a licensed security professional in Alberta?

    <p>18</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best practice for asking questions at the end of a conversation?

    <p>Ask one question at a time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of communication is considered non-verbal?

    <p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do before interviewing someone?

    <p>Ask permission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    LEAPS is a method used for what purpose?

    <p>Gaining cooperation and compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How may shift-work affect an individual's life?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What setting is a parking lot after darkness falls considered?

    <p>High-risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tone is effective in communicating the seriousness of a situation?

    <p>Confident tone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Being physically fit helps combat fatigue and keeps your powers of observation sharp. What does this mean?

    <p>It increases attentiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstance may you permit access to an unauthorized individual?

    <p>Under no circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you check before leaving at the end of your shift?

    <p>All doors and windows are locked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the phonetic alphabet?

    <p>Used frequently for clarity in communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are you authorized to confiscate liquor at the entrance to a sporting venue?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the observation process?

    <p>Noticing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is associating information defined in relation to what you already know?

    <p>Associating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What benefit do foot patrols provide?

    <p>Affording access to more areas within a site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes access control points?

    <p>Property perimeter, Building perimeter and entrance, Inside of building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you determine what type of emergency equipment is available to you?

    <p>Before an emergency ever happens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'using as much force as necessary' imply in a use of force situation?

    <p>Using enough force to stop the criminal act from continuing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a use of force situation, what factor should NOT be considered?

    <p>Personal feelings towards the suspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to keep other security professionals away from a crime scene?

    <p>To protect evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During an evacuation, who should you prioritize checking for assistance?

    <p>Persons with mobility difficulties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstance are you permitted to search an arrested individual?

    <p>If you have reasonable grounds to believe the individual is carrying a weapon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you consider when making a decision to use force?

    <p>Your own preparedness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is least relevant when assessing a situation for potential use of force?

    <p>The time of day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate action for a security professional after making an arrest?

    <p>Deliver the arrested person to the police as soon as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Public mischief is classified as which type of offence?

    <p>Hybrid (dual) offence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an individual tampers with computer data, they are committing which offence?

    <p>Mischief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a security professional do when assigned to monitor an alarm system?

    <p>Familiarize themselves with the alarm system at the start of their shift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about alarm response protocols is true?

    <p>You must inform the owner before contacting emergency services when required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When testifying in court, when can a witness leave the stand?

    <p>Only when the judge permits it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the arrest power of a licensed security professional in uniform compare to that of an average individual?

    <p>They have no additional powers compared to private individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Possession of housebreaking instruments is categorized as which type of offence?

    <p>Hybrid (dual) offence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Security Professional Responsibilities

    • Protection includes government buildings, employee belongings, information, and military locations.
    • Licensed security personnel in Alberta cannot refer to themselves as peace officers.

    Professionalism and Conduct

    • Professionalism is demonstrated through conduct and deportment, not merely physical fitness or report speed.
    • Batons must be authorized by the Registrar for use by licensed security professionals.

    Documentation and Reporting

    • Notes in the notebook are crucial for preparing reports for employers.
    • Writing profanity in notebooks may be acceptable when quoting verbatim but remains inadmissible in court as evidence.

    Interviews and Communication

    • Statements are typically gathered during interviews.
    • Permission must be sought before interviewing individuals, emphasizing respect for personal boundaries.
    • Up to 90% of communication is non-verbal; effective communication relies on clarity and confidence.

    Arrest and Liability

    • A security professional must deliver arrested individuals to police promptly after the arrest.
    • Misuse of force can result in criminal liability; "as much force as necessary" applies to stopping a criminal act.

    Response Protocols

    • All alarms should be responded to, including emergency and after-hours alarms.
    • Security professionals have limited powers and must follow specific protocols when dealing with emergencies, including the need for knowledge of available emergency equipment.

    Safety and Security Management

    • Shift work can impact social life, sleep, and physical fitness; maintaining fitness helps in observant duties.
    • High-risk settings include poorly lit areas like parking lots after dark, necessitating increased vigilance.
    • Public mischief is classified as a hybrid offence, and tampering with computer data is categorized as mischief.
    • A security professional must not leave the stand in court until dismissed by the judge.

    Emergency Protocols

    • During evacuations, prioritize assisting persons with mobility difficulties.
    • Reasons for searching an arrested individual include having reasonable grounds to suspect they carry a weapon.

    Access Control and Observation

    • Unauthorized individuals cannot be granted access under any circumstances, emphasizing security enforcement.
    • Observation begins with noticing, followed by associating information with known context for better assessment.

    Patrol Techniques

    • Foot patrols allow better access to various areas on premises compared to vehicle patrols.
    • Access control points include property perimeter, building entrances, and secure areas to manage and restrict entry effectively.

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    This quiz covers the essential responsibilities of licensed security personnel, emphasizing professionalism and conduct. It includes aspects of documentation, reporting, and communication skills critical for effective security operations. Prepare to test your knowledge on the ethical and legal standards in security professions.

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