Private Security Careers- lesson 3

What are some qualities that all security officers should possess?

• Computer programming skills, data analysis, public speaking, attention to detail

• Physical combat and defense skills, firearms and medical education, discretion and confidentiality

• Customer service skills, multitasking, creativity, problem-solving

• Surveillance skills, judgment and objectivity, integrity and professionalism, healthy communication

Where do security guards work?

• Banks, schools, hospitals, government buildings

• Restaurants, hotels, shopping malls, movie theaters

• Construction sites, warehouses, manufacturing plants, distribution centers

• Libraries, museums, art galleries, cultural centers

What is the main difference between privately and publicly paid correctional officers?

• Privately employed officers often receive more training, while state employed officers often receive less training

• Privately employed officers usually receive higher pay, while state employed officers usually receive less pay

• Privately employed officers work with more inmates per officer, while state employed officers work with fewer inmates per officer

• Privately employed officers work at facilities that are medium-security or lower, while state employed officers work at facilities ranging from minimum security to supermax

What are some 'must nots' for a bodyguard?

• Customer service skills, multitasking, creativity, problem-solving

• Have physical combat and defense skills, have firearms and medical education, be able to assess situations quickly, be discrete and keep confidentiality

• Computer programming skills, data analysis, public speaking, attention to detail

• Dress or act unprofessionally in public, lose focus or become distracted easily, act impulsively or overreact under stress, post pictures with clients on social media

What is the role of a network security administrator?

• Manage, monitor, and oversee security over computer networks

• Provide first aid and medical assistance to employees

• Handle customer complaints and feedback

• Develop marketing strategies and advertising campaigns

What are some responsibilities of a private correctional officer?

• Enforcing rules, keeping order, supervising morning cleanup, laundry detail, security check, and morning recreation

• Setting up firewalls, using passwords to protect servers, and installing/updating anti-virus software

• Managing large crowds, securing public places/events beforehand, and identifying suspicious behavior in individuals

• Counting all of the inmates in the pod to make sure that they are present, facilitating afternoon lockdown, and taking care of any procedures before the other shift takes over

What are some common options for those wanting to enter the private security sector?

• Doctors, lawyers, engineers, teachers

• General security officers, private correctional workers, bodyguards and executive protection specialists, network security administrators

• Pilots, sailors, astronauts, scientists

• Chefs, musicians, artists, athletes

What is the main duty of a bodyguard?

• Set up firewalls, use passwords to protect servers, and install/update anti-virus software

• Protect a person, manage large crowds, secure public places/events beforehand, identify suspicious behavior in individuals

• Manage, monitor, and oversee security over computer networks

• Enforce rules, keep order, supervise morning cleanup, laundry detail, security check, and morning recreation

What is the first thing a private correctional officer does when starting a shift?

• Set up firewalls, use passwords to protect servers, and install/update anti-virus software

• Manage large crowds, secure public places/events beforehand, identify suspicious behavior in individuals

• Count all of the inmates in the pod to make sure that they are present

• Go through security and be checked for any contraband

What are some responsibilities of a network security administrator?

• Protect data, keep computer systems running efficiently, set up firewalls, use passwords to protect servers, install/update anti-virus software

• Count all of the inmates in the pod to make sure that they are present, facilitate afternoon lockdown, and take care of any procedures before the other shift takes over

• Manage large crowds, secure public places/events beforehand, identify suspicious behavior in individuals

• Enforce rules, keep order, supervise morning cleanup, laundry detail, security check, and morning recreation