Continuing
Education
Security
Officers are expected to be leaders in the scope of
their duties, the surrounding communities, within their
companies, and among peers. To be effective, Security
Officers must understand the components of leadership,
their responsibility to lead, and the impact of their
leadership.
Security
Officers are empowered and entrusted by the Company,
the Client, and the surrounding Communities with a broad
range of power, authority and discretion to maintain
safety and order.
Professional and ethical standards are the means by
which Security Officers maintain the public trust. To
be effective, a Security Officer must make a commitment
to these standards.
THE
SECURITY GUARD'S CREED
I will be honest and loyal.
I will be responsible and accountable.
I will have a good personal appearance and have pride
in the uniform I wear.
I will take pride in everything I do.
I will maintain a can do attitude.
I will never accept bribes and/or gifts.
I will never imply that I am a peace officer.
REMEMBER
The general public sometimes thinks of security guards
as police officers, due to the fact that their uniforms
are not readily identifiable from a distance. As such,
the security officer should maintain his/her appearance
and demeanor to the highest level.
To be effective leaders, Security Officers must be aware
of the constitutional rights of all individuals within
the United States, regardless of citizenship status,
and the role of the criminal justice system is to protect
those rights.
1.
First Amendment
2. Fourth Amendment
3. Fifth Amendment
4. Sixth Amendment
5. Eighth Amendment
6. Fourteenth Amendment
Effects
of Force
One of your roles as a Security Officer is a defensive
role. You must defend and protect the community as well
as enforce the Post Orders and Laws pertaining to your
site. You may be required to confront law violators
and will need to be prepared to use the necessary force
to control potentially dangerous, life threatening situations.
Using force effectively in your job will allow you to
safely take suspected law breakers into custody if needed
at times, and may be the difference between life and
death.
Learning to apply force legally and affectively comes
through by… “Proper Training and
Practice”
The
Importance of Training
With
Training
Confidence
in your Abilities
Trained Reactions
Mental Alertness and Concentration
Self Control over Emotions and Body |
Without
Training
Lack
of Confidence
Incorrect Reactions
Panic
Excessive Force
Liability |
Use
of Reasonable Force
When
a suspect resist arrest, the officer begins with the
least amount of force and increases force until the
suspect is brought safely into custody. Reasonable force
increases by degrees as necessary, but as soon as the
suspect submits, the force is reduced. Increasing and
decreasing force as necessary is called escalation or
de-escalation of force.
Consequences
of Unreasonable Force
Liability is not to be taken lightly. Society
places a tremendous burden on Security Officers. Remember
your authority to use force as a Security Officer is…
“ONLY THE AMOUNT OF FORCE NECESSARY TO AFFECT
THE ARREST”
The
following Techniques Taught in Class
Control
Holds
Front
Wrist-Lock
Rear Wrist-Lock
Twist-Lock
Take Downs
Hair
Pull Take-Down
Leg Sweep Take-Down
Reverse Wrist Take Down
Cross Face Take-Down
Foot Movements
Shuffle
Pivot
Progressive Pivot
Weapon Retention
Holstered
Weapons Front Retention:
Right Hand Attack
Left Hand Attack
Two Hand Attack
Holstered Weapons Rear Retention:
Right Hand Attack
Left Hand Attack
Two Hand Attack
Unholstered Weapons:
Right Hand Attack
Left Hand Attack
Two Hand Attack
Handcuffing a Single Suspect
Rear Wrist Lock Control Hold
Handcuffing
Multiple Suspects
Two
Subjects – One Cuff
Three Subjects – Two Cuffs Field
Custodial Cuffing
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