01E Security Officer Core Subjects Entry-Level (Virginia)
DCJS — 01E, Virginia DCJS, Academic Year 2026-2027 Exam
Questions and Answers
Introduction
This document contains entry-level Security Officer Core
Subjects exam questions and answers for Virginia DCJS
training. It covers security officer duties and authority, report
writing, communications, patrol procedures, emergency
response, fire safety, workplace violence, terrorism
awareness, Virginia private-security regulations, and
professional conduct.
Exam Questions and Answers
The basic role of an unarmed security officer is to: --- correct
precise answer ---Observe, detect, and report.
T/F - Registered unarmed security officer shall carry valid
proof of registration at all times while on duty. --- correct
precise answer ---True.
T/F - As a Security Officer, you have no detention or arrest
authority. You have only the rights of an ordinary citizen. ---
correct precise answer ---True.
When dealing with an angry individual, respect his personal
space, and maintain your safety by standing at least _______
feet away. --- correct precise answer ---Four
, When you testify in court: --- correct precise answer ---
Always tell the truth and only state facts.
When you call 911, make sure you: --- correct precise answer -
--Explain the situation, Give the address and location for your
facility, Describe the best route to the injured person (if
applicable)
Each of the following statements are true except:
- Completely discharge your battery before charging it
- Keep conversations brief
- Leave your radio in the charging unit to continuously charge
it
- Use all equipment per the user's manual --- correct precise
answer ---Leave your radio in the charging unit to
continuously charge it.
All perimeter barriers function to: --- correct precise answer -
--Define, Delay, and Direct.
What acronym is used to CATEGORIZE weapons of mass
destruction? (Hint: it's not "WMD".) --- correct precise
answer ---BNICE.
Radio conversations are not private, so it's a good idea to: ---
correct precise answer ---Use professional, formal language,
DCJS — 01E, Virginia DCJS, Academic Year 2026-2027 Exam
Questions and Answers
Introduction
This document contains entry-level Security Officer Core
Subjects exam questions and answers for Virginia DCJS
training. It covers security officer duties and authority, report
writing, communications, patrol procedures, emergency
response, fire safety, workplace violence, terrorism
awareness, Virginia private-security regulations, and
professional conduct.
Exam Questions and Answers
The basic role of an unarmed security officer is to: --- correct
precise answer ---Observe, detect, and report.
T/F - Registered unarmed security officer shall carry valid
proof of registration at all times while on duty. --- correct
precise answer ---True.
T/F - As a Security Officer, you have no detention or arrest
authority. You have only the rights of an ordinary citizen. ---
correct precise answer ---True.
When dealing with an angry individual, respect his personal
space, and maintain your safety by standing at least _______
feet away. --- correct precise answer ---Four
, When you testify in court: --- correct precise answer ---
Always tell the truth and only state facts.
When you call 911, make sure you: --- correct precise answer -
--Explain the situation, Give the address and location for your
facility, Describe the best route to the injured person (if
applicable)
Each of the following statements are true except:
- Completely discharge your battery before charging it
- Keep conversations brief
- Leave your radio in the charging unit to continuously charge
it
- Use all equipment per the user's manual --- correct precise
answer ---Leave your radio in the charging unit to
continuously charge it.
All perimeter barriers function to: --- correct precise answer -
--Define, Delay, and Direct.
What acronym is used to CATEGORIZE weapons of mass
destruction? (Hint: it's not "WMD".) --- correct precise
answer ---BNICE.
Radio conversations are not private, so it's a good idea to: ---
correct precise answer ---Use professional, formal language,
