(ABST)ALBERTA SECURITY GUARD LICENSE
QUESTIONS & ANSWER
What legislation governs security guards in Alberta? - Answer -The Security Services
and Investigators Act (SSIA)
What is the primary role of a security guard? - Answer -To protect people, property, and
information by preventing and responding to security incidents.
Name two responsibilities of a security guard when responding to an emergency. -
Answer -Ensure personal safety and notify the appropriate authorities.
What is the meaning of the acronym SOP in security operations? - Answer -Standard
Operating Procedures.
How should a security guard handle confidential information? - Answer -By keeping it
secure and disclosing it only to authorized individuals or as required by law.
What is an arrest without a warrant, and when can a security guard make one? -
Answer -A security guard can make a citizen's arrest if they witness a crime being
committed or have reasonable grounds to believe an indictable offense has occurred.
What are the three components of the "Use of Force" model? - Answer -Officer
presence, communication, and physical control.
Explain the difference between "theft" and "robbery." - Answer -Theft is unlawfully
taking someone's property, while robbery involves theft with the use of force or
intimidation.
When should a security guard contact law enforcement? - Answer -When a crime is
being committed, or there is a threat to public safety that requires police intervention.
What is the purpose of patrols in security operations? - Answer -To deter criminal
activity, detect potential hazards, and ensure the safety and security of the premises.
Describe how a security guard should report an incident. - Answer -A report should be
clear, concise, accurate, and written in a neutral tone, covering the who, what, where,
when, and how of the incident.
What does "Duty of Care" mean for a security guard? - Answer -The obligation to take
reasonable steps to ensure the safety of individuals while performing security duties.
QUESTIONS & ANSWER
What legislation governs security guards in Alberta? - Answer -The Security Services
and Investigators Act (SSIA)
What is the primary role of a security guard? - Answer -To protect people, property, and
information by preventing and responding to security incidents.
Name two responsibilities of a security guard when responding to an emergency. -
Answer -Ensure personal safety and notify the appropriate authorities.
What is the meaning of the acronym SOP in security operations? - Answer -Standard
Operating Procedures.
How should a security guard handle confidential information? - Answer -By keeping it
secure and disclosing it only to authorized individuals or as required by law.
What is an arrest without a warrant, and when can a security guard make one? -
Answer -A security guard can make a citizen's arrest if they witness a crime being
committed or have reasonable grounds to believe an indictable offense has occurred.
What are the three components of the "Use of Force" model? - Answer -Officer
presence, communication, and physical control.
Explain the difference between "theft" and "robbery." - Answer -Theft is unlawfully
taking someone's property, while robbery involves theft with the use of force or
intimidation.
When should a security guard contact law enforcement? - Answer -When a crime is
being committed, or there is a threat to public safety that requires police intervention.
What is the purpose of patrols in security operations? - Answer -To deter criminal
activity, detect potential hazards, and ensure the safety and security of the premises.
Describe how a security guard should report an incident. - Answer -A report should be
clear, concise, accurate, and written in a neutral tone, covering the who, what, where,
when, and how of the incident.
What does "Duty of Care" mean for a security guard? - Answer -The obligation to take
reasonable steps to ensure the safety of individuals while performing security duties.
