List and discuss then (10) competency certificate requirements for obtain a
firearm
• The user has to be “fit and proper”.
• There should be no criminal record against the applicant’s name. If there is a pending
case, the contents of the case must be explained in detail.
• The applicant must indicate whether a protection order has been served against him/her
in relation to domestic violence and conflict elsewhere, in the past five years.
• The applicant must also indicate whether he or she has received any treatment for
depression or for any emotional problems, in the past five years.
• Has the applicant attempted to commit suicide, in the past five years?
• Has the applicant been involved in drug-related problems or been treated or diagnosed
for drugs or for intoxicating or narcotic
• Has the applicant, in the past two years, experienced a divorce or separation from an
intimate partner where there were written allegations of violence?
• Has the applicant experienced any forced job loss in the past two years?
• In addition to the above information, a background check must be conducted to ascertain
the character of the applicant.
The uniform plays an important role in the security industry as it identifies and
promotes the image of the company. Discuss eight (8) characteristics of the
uniform in the security industry.
• All members of staff, both male and female, require both summer and winter uniform.
• Proper care should be taken of uniform and equipment.
• Equipment and uniform that is worn out must be reported immediately to the supervisor
for replacement, because he or she cannot know that these items need replacing unless
you report the matter.
• Drastic action or steps will be taken against a staff member who neglects his or her
uniform and equipment.
• No unauthorized alterations to the uniforms are allowed.
• Garments that need washing and dry cleaning should be handled/processed as such.
, • All staff members/security officers should be made aware of the responsibility for costs
where uniform and equipment are concerned.
• Uniform should remain clean at all times, especially when one is on duty.
Discuss the four (4) reasons for carrying out a security survey on-site
(1) determine the protection needed
(2) evaluate existing security
(3) identify shortcomings and assess the risks that go with these
(4) recommend measures to improve overall security
Effective security is characterized by through record-keeping and control of
which security registers play an important role. Name types of registers or
records normally found in security operations. (8)
• occurrence book
• casebook
• key register
• delivery note
• incident report
• firearms register
• vehicle control register
• time attendance register
What are the six (6) most common questions that you will ask a caller when you
receive a bomb threat over the telephone?
• Where is the bomb?
• What time will it go off?
• What does it look like?
• What kind of device is it?
• Why are you doing this?
• Who are you?
firearm
• The user has to be “fit and proper”.
• There should be no criminal record against the applicant’s name. If there is a pending
case, the contents of the case must be explained in detail.
• The applicant must indicate whether a protection order has been served against him/her
in relation to domestic violence and conflict elsewhere, in the past five years.
• The applicant must also indicate whether he or she has received any treatment for
depression or for any emotional problems, in the past five years.
• Has the applicant attempted to commit suicide, in the past five years?
• Has the applicant been involved in drug-related problems or been treated or diagnosed
for drugs or for intoxicating or narcotic
• Has the applicant, in the past two years, experienced a divorce or separation from an
intimate partner where there were written allegations of violence?
• Has the applicant experienced any forced job loss in the past two years?
• In addition to the above information, a background check must be conducted to ascertain
the character of the applicant.
The uniform plays an important role in the security industry as it identifies and
promotes the image of the company. Discuss eight (8) characteristics of the
uniform in the security industry.
• All members of staff, both male and female, require both summer and winter uniform.
• Proper care should be taken of uniform and equipment.
• Equipment and uniform that is worn out must be reported immediately to the supervisor
for replacement, because he or she cannot know that these items need replacing unless
you report the matter.
• Drastic action or steps will be taken against a staff member who neglects his or her
uniform and equipment.
• No unauthorized alterations to the uniforms are allowed.
• Garments that need washing and dry cleaning should be handled/processed as such.
, • All staff members/security officers should be made aware of the responsibility for costs
where uniform and equipment are concerned.
• Uniform should remain clean at all times, especially when one is on duty.
Discuss the four (4) reasons for carrying out a security survey on-site
(1) determine the protection needed
(2) evaluate existing security
(3) identify shortcomings and assess the risks that go with these
(4) recommend measures to improve overall security
Effective security is characterized by through record-keeping and control of
which security registers play an important role. Name types of registers or
records normally found in security operations. (8)
• occurrence book
• casebook
• key register
• delivery note
• incident report
• firearms register
• vehicle control register
• time attendance register
What are the six (6) most common questions that you will ask a caller when you
receive a bomb threat over the telephone?
• Where is the bomb?
• What time will it go off?
• What does it look like?
• What kind of device is it?
• Why are you doing this?
• Who are you?
