01E Security Officer Core Subjects Entry-Level (Virginia) –
Virginia DCJS Exam 2026, Complete Security Certification
Preparation Material Study Guide
Introduction
This study guide covers core entry-level security officer subjects
for the Virginia DCJS exam, including report writing, patrol
procedures, emergency response, fire safety, radio
communications, legal authority, suspicious activity, and
standards of conduct. It contains 50 practice questions with
answers and key points covering topics such as the 4 Ws of
report writing, the role of an unarmed security officer,
perimeter security, first aid, 911 procedures, and Virginia
private-security regulations.
Exam Questions and Answers
No. Question / Prompt Answer / Key Point
1 Reports are updated: Chronologically
2 What makes a person suspicious? Their behavior seems out
of place.
, No. Question / Prompt Answer / Key Point
3 T/F - Workplace violence is any act of True
threatened or actual harm to people or
property occurring on the job.
4 The first line of defense against intruders Perimeter
is the facility's outermost boundary,
known as the:
5 What are three actions you should take Evaluate the situation,
when you witness an accident? call for help, and render
aid.
6 Being alert and aware is a demonstration Vigilance
of this value:
7 Violating sections 9.1-138-150 and sections $2,500.00 per violation
6VAC20-172-174, a registrant can be fined per day.
no more than:
8 As a member of the Virginia Private To conduct yourself with
Security Community, you pledge: honesty and integrity and
adhere to the highest
moral principles in the
performance of your
security duties; To
cooperate with
appropriate criminal
justice and government
agencies concerning
matters within their
Virginia DCJS Exam 2026, Complete Security Certification
Preparation Material Study Guide
Introduction
This study guide covers core entry-level security officer subjects
for the Virginia DCJS exam, including report writing, patrol
procedures, emergency response, fire safety, radio
communications, legal authority, suspicious activity, and
standards of conduct. It contains 50 practice questions with
answers and key points covering topics such as the 4 Ws of
report writing, the role of an unarmed security officer,
perimeter security, first aid, 911 procedures, and Virginia
private-security regulations.
Exam Questions and Answers
No. Question / Prompt Answer / Key Point
1 Reports are updated: Chronologically
2 What makes a person suspicious? Their behavior seems out
of place.
, No. Question / Prompt Answer / Key Point
3 T/F - Workplace violence is any act of True
threatened or actual harm to people or
property occurring on the job.
4 The first line of defense against intruders Perimeter
is the facility's outermost boundary,
known as the:
5 What are three actions you should take Evaluate the situation,
when you witness an accident? call for help, and render
aid.
6 Being alert and aware is a demonstration Vigilance
of this value:
7 Violating sections 9.1-138-150 and sections $2,500.00 per violation
6VAC20-172-174, a registrant can be fined per day.
no more than:
8 As a member of the Virginia Private To conduct yourself with
Security Community, you pledge: honesty and integrity and
adhere to the highest
moral principles in the
performance of your
security duties; To
cooperate with
appropriate criminal
justice and government
agencies concerning
matters within their
