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What is the Role of a Security Officer?

The role of a security officer involves the primary goal of protecting the property of the employer. These security guards are frequently positioned as the first line of defense for businesses and homes against external threats, intrusion and vulnerabilities to the property and its dwellers. However, security guards wear many hats, as there are a number of responsibilities they must fulfill that private security company managers should note. While the specific responsibilities can vary depending on the employer, there are some common duties that help to define the roles of security officers. 

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1. Security Issue Prevention

2. Observation and Reporting

3. Incident Response

4. Communication

5. Collaboration and Cooperation

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Security Officer Play a Defensive rather than Offensive role

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Preventing security issues is one of the most important goals of security officers because they play a defensive rather than offensive role when it comes to securing the property and maintaining safety for the public. Unlike police officers, security officers' duties do not include offensive tactics, such as detaining assailants or apprehending criminals. Instead, security officers can take preventative measures to deter crime, including trespassing and burglaries. That's why it's critical for private security company managers to prioritize preventative measures and to teach security prevention best practices to their personnel. Your security officers must also be visible and observant to help prevent intrusion and crime from occurring on the property.

 

Security Officers Observation & Reporting

Security officers are also expected to observe the environment they are protecting. This can be accomplished by setting and monitoring equipment and building controls. It's also important for security officers to report incidents by completing detailed reports. These reports may include any surveillance activity, occurrences, observations, witness statements and signatures, and interviews that took place during an incident. To enhance these measures, a guard tour solution that includes software that provides accurate data regarding security officers' whereabouts can be instrumental for reporting and observation purposes.

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Duties of a Security Officer 

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  • Patrol premises regularly • Monitoring surveillance cameras and equipment • Inspecting buildings, equipment and access points • Authorize entrance of people and vehicles • Ensure the security, safety and well-being of all personnel and visitors • Report any suspicious behaviors and happenings to supervisors • Respond to alarms or suspicious noises, and react in a timely manner • Complete reports by recording observations, information, and occurrences • Submit reports of daily surveillance activity • Submit reports of every suspicious action • Protect and maintain confidential information • Adhere to all company service and operating standards

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5 Top Responsibilities of Security Officers 

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Be a visible deterrent to crime. 

Criminals are far less likely to perpetrate a crime such as theft, vandalism or a physical assault when there is a security officer present. The mere presence of security officer will stop would-be burglars, muggers and shoplifters from attempting to cause harm to people or property. 

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Identifying suspicious behavior.

While your employees are busy doing their jobs, criminals could be at work doing their jobs. Businesses benefit greatly from having a dedicated team keeping watch and identifying irregular and suspicious behavior. Business owners cannot expect their employees to have the skills to identify when something isn’t right. Security officers have the training and expertise to identify when there is a smell, sound or sight that is abnormal and needs attention.  

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Contacting and communicating with the authorities.

In the unfortunate event of an emergency situation, security officer act as a knowledgeable resource and point of contact for the authorities. Security officers are trained to observe and gather the information that fire or law enforcement authorities need to do their jobs. Security officers act as partners with business owners, police and fire services.

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Monitoring access to properties. 

One of the most prevalent threats for businesses is unauthorized access to a property. Hospitals, construction sites, schools and other high-profile organizations understand the need for vigilant monitoring of their entrances and exits. Security officers can check credentials and maintain logs of visitors, vendors and employees. 

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Taking action in emergency situations. 

Security officers have the skills and training to respond to any emergency as it arises. As a dedicated watchful eye, security officers are often the first to know about a security situation and the first to act. They are able to assist in evacuations and other serious security events. 

CONTACT THE

UNITED FEDERATION

LEOS-PBA - DC

 

Address

1717 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 10th Floor

Washington, D.C. 20006

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Phone
Office / Fax: (202) 595-3510
Organizing: (800) 516-0094

 

UFSPSO: (914) 941-4103

Fax: (914) 941-44722

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NUSPO: (202) 499-3956

Fax: (202) 499-3956

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NUNSO: (815) 900-9944

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PSONU: (877) - 60-PSONU

FAX:  (877) -607-7668

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FPSOA: (202)-595-3510

Fax: (202) 595-3510

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UFK9H  (800) 516-0094

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Email

organizing@leospba.org

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Address

New York City Office

17 State Street, 40th Floor

New York, NY 10004

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Long Island Office

220 Old Country Road #2

Mineola, NY 11501

 

Phone
Office / Fax: (212) 457-1010
Organizing: (800) 516-0094

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Email
organizing@leospba.org

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Address

Los Angeles Office

ARCO Tower 1055 West 7th Street, 33rd Floor (Penthouse) Los Angeles, CA 90017

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Phone
Office / Fax: (213) 205-1855
Organizing: (800) 516-0094

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Hawaii Guam Saipan 808-212-9831

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Email

organizing @leospba.org

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Site Map

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Address

The Nassau Building

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Mineola, NY 11501

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Phone: (516) 741-2666

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Website: https://www.lallymisir.co

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Address

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Washington DC 20006 

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Phone: (202) 328-7222

Fax: (202) 328-7030 

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