BSOT Alberta Security Prep Questions With Correct Answers

Security Services and Investigators Act - Answer is defines a security guard as an individual who will "protect an organization's property, personnel and information against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry. activities you will be expected to do in the course of your duties - Answer is patrolling grounds, monitoring/responding to alarms, access control, reporting crime, directing traffic, responding to emergencies, documenting, arresting offenders The primary role of a security professional is to: - Answer is OBSERVE - DETER - REPORT Protection of Persons - Answer is Being responsible for the safety and wellbeing of individuals may involve physically protecting the person, Protection of Property - Answer is you are primarily concerned with the actions of individuals or of nature. Protection of information - Answer is guarding areas with private confidential information - person, items, or event Alberta introduced the Security Services and Investigators Act (SSIA) on June 1, 2010 - Answer is reflect changes in the security industry in recent years, and to provide an industry-wide standard across the province. A complaint against an individual holding a security licence must be made within -- days of the occurrence of the alleged incident - Answer is 90 Submission of Complaint - Answer is Complainant submits written complaint to owner of the business or organization employing the security professional who is the subject of the complaint. (reason and details) Informal Resolution and Mediation - Answer is With consent of both parties, the employer may attempt to resolve the issue between the security professional and the complainant. Investigation of Complaint - Answer is Organization will provide written acknowledgement of complaint to complainant and licensed security professional within 30 days of receipt of complaint. complete investigation into complaint and provide written notice of outcome to complainant and security professional. If criminal in nature, police will investigate Appearance - Answer is professional attitude, communicating with courtesy, clean and neat uniform portray a professional appearance - Answer is Uniform clean, in good repair, pressed, hair done, shined shoes, minimal jewelry Deportment - Answer is the conduct and behaviour of an individual. 6.1 Code of Conduct - Answer is ensure program integrity all participants are held to a common standard A written complaint about a security professional is directed to - Answer is business owner or employer S.34 SSIA - Answer is Uniform and weapons The CRF does not pertain to security professionals - Answer is false security has the authority of a peace officer - Answer is false security professionals can perform arrests - Answer is true If you arrest someone, they must be turned over to the police as soon as possible - Answer is true Arrest can only occur if the security professional witnessed the crime take place - Answer is true S.7 CRF - Answer is life liberty and security of person S.8 CRF - Answer is secure from unreasonable search and seizure S.9 CRF - Answer is right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned S.10 CRF - Answer is rights upon arrest or detention S.11 CRF - Answer is rights of persons charged S.12 CRF - Answer is right not to be subjected to cruel or unusual punishment S.13 CRF - Answer is right not to self incriminate S.14 CRF - Answer is right to an interpreter S.494 CC - Answer is arrest without warrant S.494(1) CC - Answer is w/out warrant, finds committing an indictable offence, believes he has committed a criminal offence, is escaping from pursuit S.494(2) CC - Answer is owner/authorized person of property arrest if finds committing criminal offence and arrest at that time, or within reasonable time S.494(3) CC - Answer is deliver arrested to JOP asap S.494 (4) CC - Answer is authorized by law to make the arrest Indictable offence S.494(1)(a) CC - Answer is most serious offence, theft over $5000, assault. Must SEE the act