Post-assignment training study guide: Security guards

The following topic areas are used for post-assignment training. Training topics may also include the subjects listed under WAC 308-18-300.

Basic role of private security guards

• Security awareness
• Private security guards and the criminal justice system
• Information sharing
• Crime and loss prevention

Legal aspects of private security

• Evidence and evidence handling
• Use of force
• Court testimony
• Incident scene preservation
• Equal employment opportunity (EEO) and diversity
• State and local laws

Security officer conduct

• Ethics
• Honesty
• Professional image

Observation and incident reporting

• Observation techniques
• Note taking
• Report writing

Principles of communication

• Interpersonal skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Building relationships with law enforcement
• Customer services and public relations
• Workplace violence

Principles of access control

• Enter and exit control procedures
• Electronic security systems

Principles of safeguarding information

• Proprietary and confidential

Emergency response procedures

• Critical incident response (e.g., natural disasters. accidents, human caused events)
• Evacuation processes

Life safety awareness

• Safety hazards in the workplace/surroundings
• Emergency equipment placement
• Fire prevention skills
• Hazardous materials
• Occupational safety and health requirements (e.g., OSHA related training, bloodborne pathogens, etc.)

Job assignment and post orders

• Assignments and tasks
• Patrol