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MODULE 1:
DO'S
DON'T S
MODULE 2:
RADIO COMMUNICATION
Sometimes the two-way radio is the only link between the Security Officer and the
control room. Therefore, it is necessary that the Security Officer knows the phonetic
alphabet to prevent misunderstandings or messages received wrongly.
SECURITY OF COMMUNICATIONS
Based on the principle that "enemy listens", every effort must be made to
safeguard the information transmitted over the air. Examples which must be
safeguarded are:
Information received from delicate sources.
Inters and Satraps of a classified nature.
Future intentions on operations
Movement of bullions and cash, etc...
PHONETIC ALPHABET
A – ALPHA N - NOVEMBER
B – BRAVO O - OSCAR
C – CHARLIE P - PAPPA
D – DELTA Q - QUEBEC
E – ECHO R - ROMEO
F – FOXTROT S - SIERRA
G – GOLF T - TANGO
H – HOTEL U - UNIFORM
I – INDIA V - VICTOR
J – JULIET W - WISKEY
K – KILO X – X-RAY
L – LIMA Y - YANKEE
M – MIKE Z – ZULU
MODULE 3:
It is important for us to know how an accident happens and how to prevent it, and how
unsafe acts and conditions can affect us in a working situation.
DEFINITION OF AN ACCIDENT
An accident can be defined as an undesirable event often caused by unsafe acts and
conditions. It can damage property and injure personnel. Accidents are the result of lack
of control. Accidents don't just happen. It is direct result of a person acting in an unsafe
manner. The result of unsafe condition that has been left unattended
CAUSES OF AN ACCIDENT
UNSAFE ACTS
Working at unsafe speed — example driving a forklift at a high speed inside the
workshop.
Failure to secure machinery and materials
Rendering safety devices inoperative.
Arranging items in an unsafe manner
UNSAFE CONDITIONS
Unsafe construction
Lack of guards (protective covers for machines)
Uneven or slippery floors
Poorly lit up areas
Unsafe storage of hazardous substances.
Committing unsafe acts
Creating unsafe conditions
MODULE 4:
PUBLIC RELATIONS
It is important that the Security Officer know how to deal with people to
create favorable impression and to avoid conflict.
FAVOURABLE IMPRESSIONS
Smartly dressed
Have a professional attitude
Communicate effectively
Show concern
Demonstrate good manners
Poor attitude
Crude Speech
Incompetence
Rumor Spreading
Impoliteness
Exploitation
Abuse of authority
Poor communication
Disinterest
MODULE 5:
POCKET BOOK
AS EVIDENCE IN COURT
The information written into the pocket book must answer the following critical
questions: Who; When; Where; what; Why; and How. The pocket must always be kept
neat and clean. It is an official document and no pages must be torn out or entries
raised or altered. All entries must he made with pen. (Black and Red).
MODULE 6:
ACCESS CONTROL
DENIAL
This is the first line of defense and includes all the measures and aids which
prevent an unauthorized person from entering the premises. This includes the
following gates; guards; fences, etc...
DETECTION
If the intruder succeeds to break through the first line of defense he must be
discovered, apprehended and removed before he has the opportunity to commit a
crime. The following aids are used guards, dogs, alarms, CCTV. Etc...
DETERRENCE
The more barriers for the intruder to encounter the lesser his chances become in
achieving his aim. Quite often this psychological deterrent is enough to turn him
away. The following aids can be used fences; gates; dogs, etc...
SECURITY KNOWLEDGE
Utilizing of all aids
One official language
Task description
Powers of observation
Legal aspects
Behavioral patterns
Permits and waybills
Access and Egress procedures
Immediate action drills
Emergency procedures
Radio communication
MODULE 7:
It is important for Security Officer to know how to conduct a search and how to
follow the procedures of searching.
SEARCHING OF VEHICLE
PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED
The persons in the vehicle must be informed that they and the vehicle are liable to
be searched.
All persons should be told to get out of the vehicle.
One Security Officer must do the searching whilst the second Security Officer stands
back and supervise the search.
He will inform the searcher which places still to be searched.
If a person refuses to be searched or have his vehicle searched, he will be denied
access to the premises
EXTERIOR
Number plates
Under mudguards and bumpers.
Under the car — look for newly painted areas on underside, welded plates or unusual
additions
INTERIOR
The car must be searched from front to near.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Air filter
Lift battery' and look underneath
Heater.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
MOTORCYCLES
Petrol tanks
Toolbox or case
Rubber handle or grips
Foot rest
Lamps
Mudguards and all hollow tubular frameworks should be examined.
BICYCLES
Photograph
Compare the photograph in the document with the holder. Should the person be
wearing a hat and there is a problem regarding identification asks him to remove the
hat?
Stamp
Careful examination of the stamp to ensure that it is genuine and original.
Condition of Document
Check the date of issue against the condition of the document. There should be
reason for suspicion if a new document is in poor condition and vice versa.
Avoid leading questions.
MODULE 8:
LEGAL ASPECTS
It is important that the Security Officer know that there are certain laws against the use
of another person’s vehicle without his consent and know which articles may be seized
in terms of Criminal Procedure Act during a search.
a. sta rt t he v e hi cl e
b. put the vehicle into gear
c. tamper with the machine or any part of the vehicle
d. enters or climbs upon that vehicle
e. If you ride in or drive that vehicle upon a public road without permission.
a. which i s concerned
b. which may afford as evidence
c. Which - is intended to be used?
Any person who, without a bona fide claim or right and without the consent of the
owner or person having control thereof, removes any property from the control of the
owner or any other person competent to give such consent, whether or not he
intends throughout to return the property to the owner or person from who's control
he removed it. Shall, unless it is proved that such person, at the time of the removal,
had reasonable grounds for believing that the owner or such person would have
consented to such use if he had known about it, be guilty of an offence.
Any person who is found in possession of any goods other than stock or produce of which
there is reasonable suspicion that they have been stolen and is unable to give a
satisfactory account of such possession shall be guilty of an offence and liable on
conviction to the penalties which may be imposed on a conviction of theft.
Se arches must be conducted within the framework of the law. Whenever a search
is done, it must be done with strict regard to decency and order. If the provisions of
the Criminal Procedure Act don't apply on the specific situation the only way to
conduct the search is by getting his or her consent.
MODULE 9:
PRACTICALS