The Course Content
Day One: Introduction to Security
Define the key purpose of security
The main objectives of a security officer
Qualities of a security officer
Assignment instructions
Control rooms
Confidentiality
Different types of patrols
Perimeter security and access control
Security lighting
Day Two: Threats to Assets
Understanding loss
Key point identification
Key point identification (Case study)
Risk analysis
Risk analysis (Case study)
Security survey (Theory)
Security survey (Practical)
Day Three: Special Risks
Understanding terrorism
Weapons and explosives recognition
Conditions in place before searching
Different types of search (Theory)
Different types of search (Practical)
Actions on a find
Evacuation planning
Threat warning reports
Day Four: Control and Restraint
Legal considerations
Impact factors
Reasonable response options
Profiled offender behaviour
Identification of warning signs
Identification of danger signs
Striking techniques
Primary target area
Secondary target area
Final target area
Use of force report writing
Positional asphyxia
Day Five: Fire Prevention
The nature of fire (Video)
Three elements of fire
Classifications of fire
Fire extinguishers
Fire risk assessment
Fire risk assessment (Practical)