SEGMENT 2 Study Notes Flashcards
A professional is someone who is characterized as
Effective
Serious
Organized
BusinessLike
What does deportment mean
The way a person conducts himself
The standards for Professional conduct are
Professional Deportment
Professional Appearance
Knowledge skills and qualities
Ethics can be defined as knowing the difference between _______ and recognizing one’s moral duties and obligations
Right and wrong
Good and bad
Stereotyping is defined as
Internalized inaccurate beliefs about people
What are the elements of a customer service orientation
Appearance
Demeanour
Problem solving
What is a bias
Derived from stereotypes that a person holds about others
Based on absence of accurate information
How can you resist stereotyping
Keep an open mind
Treat all individuals with respect
Know the community in which you are providing security for
What should an SP do if approached by the media during an investigation
Refer them to a representative of the SP employer or client
What is the difference between public and private security
Public security is funded by taxes and private security is funded privately
Public security are police forces where private is security professionals
Examples of assignments SP could take on
Alarm monitoring Use of guard dogs K9 Mobile patrol Static/ Site security Special events security Loss prevention Dispatch Concierge (Door Supervisors) Executive protection/ VIP security
What is the core function of security personnel
To protect people and property from
Various types of hazards
What is a hazard caused by human actions
Crimes against persons Crimes against property Sabotage or corporate espionage Civil disturbance Accidents Medical emergencies Environmental disasters
What are the 3 basic steps involved in incident response
Assess
Plan
Act
Re-assess
What must an SP keep in mind at an incident scene
Do not touch anything
Secure the area and limit access
Note any changing conditions
Make a detailed record