Guard and Patrol

Perform guard and patrol duties to ensure the security of guarded facilities and eliminate prevailing security threats

Type

Functional

Competency Area

Security Operations

Levels

Apply appropriate procedures for guard and patrol activities

Check and clarify assignment details with appropriate authorities

Prepare and operate appropriate equipment necessary for guard and patrol duties in accordance to organisation standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Carry out guarding in accordance with assigned schedules

Carry out patrol of building premises in accordance with assigned schedules

Attend calls promptly and clearly according to organisation SOPs

Handle theft incident in accordance to organisation SOPs and relevant legal requirements

Inform and report to appropriate authorities during situations

Handle prohibited and hazardous items in accordance to organisation SOPs

Check and return all equipment to appropriate authorities

Apply appropriate procedures for armed guard and patrol activities

Check and clarify assignment details with appropriate authorities

Prepare and arrange equipment necessary for armed guard and patrol duties

Perform guarding and patrolling of premises in accordance with organisational procedures

Perform appreciation of area according to organisational procedures

Access the situation to determine the type of risks and threats occurred during duty

Take appropriate action to situations involving suspicious objects and person in accordance with organisational operating procedures

Provide situation reports to control room periodically in accordance with organisational operating procedures

Supervise securities activities in accordance to organisational procedures

Supervise and ensure the safety and efficiency of the conduct of guard and patrol activities in accordance to organisational procedures

Response to requests made by appropriate persons and promptly provide assistance

Recommend adjustments in the deployment of security equipment and manpower related to guard and patrol activities

Establish a standard format for security personnel to document and report any incidents during guard and patrol activities

Monitor electronic security systems according to organisational procedures

Handle escalated problems/issues in accordance with organisational procedures

Detect system failure or malfunctions and inform appropriate person for remedial action

Complete relevant records and documentation

Assist higher management in reporting incidents to authorities

Manage and review guard and patrol processes

Analyse strengths and weaknesses of current guard and patrol procedures

Develop guard and patrol procedures in accordance relevant legal requirement

Monitor the conduct of guard and patrol activities and adjust as required to maintain and/or improve efficiency

Develop and review the appropriate courses of action to take or mitigate threats relating to guard and patrol activities

Documentation of requirements , procedures and incidents

Respond to requests made by appropriate persons and promptly provide guidance for complex situations