GUIDELINES FOR A PRIVATE SECURITY

Private security is a an adjunct to national security. The

last Few years have seen the threat to Internal security
increase exponentially. This has stretched the security
apparatus of the state leaving a vacuum in the security
envelope with in the country which has brought to the fore , the
need for a private security force that is well trained, equipped,
armed and motivated to address the challenges that confirm
us.

KEY TO SUCCESS

An Security , to be successful, has to be

a) Physical & Knowledgeable

b) Materials Process
c) Devoted his Job
d) Sincere and honest in his profession
e) Loss and prevention
f) Safe guard
g) Capable for facing emergency situation
h) Discipline
i) Communication

Introduction:-

It is said, whenever there is a development of social

elements, there is also equal and parallel development of anti-
social elements. The only remedy is to remain one up. This
make it clear that security and protection will always be a
major concern of every one at every time.

WHAT IS SECURITY ?

Security is defines as :-

a) The state of being or feeling secure

b) The safety and protection of a state, Organization of
property.
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In the Chapter we shall discuss “private security” which

has three main elements as under :-

a) Protection of Life

b) Protection of Property

c) Protection of Information.

A well trained security guard should be synonymous with

each of the eight alphabets of word “Security”,
which signifies important characteristics, and
constitutes like a security as shown below :-

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IMPORTANCE OF SECURITY

The rising crimes, communal riots, social disturbances

and act of terrorism has posed a serious challenge to social
community security. The mere presence of a security guard at
a premise in a major deterrence for any illegal ,Inappropriate
and unlawful activity. It is important for a security guard to
understand the difference between the Private Security and
Police Functions.

a) Private security functions mean preventing the

culprit from committing, crimes like theft, trespass etc.

A) Security guard ‘s mere presence can prevent the following.

Theft, Robbery, loot, stalking, stabbing, molestation, Fire,

PERSONNEL SECURITY

A security guard is usually a private employed person who is

paid to protect property and people. He acts as a deterrent to
criminals and anti-social elements when deployed to protect
against the activities such as trespass, theft, vandalism ,et.

A security guard is required to wear a uniform under PSARA

act-2008 ,unless permitted for a definite period or specific
location or task by the employer.

 Prevent Unauthorized entry : Miscreants and Anti-social

elements
 Identification Process – Issue ID card
 Personnel back ground and antecedents verification
 Inter departmental entry restrictions-Issue of Access cards

o Information of Security
 Classification of Documents :-
 Top secret
 Secret
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Preventive Measure :-
 Exercise Rigid Access Control
 Employees in sensitive areas Verfication
 Employees after working hours/ holidays to be monitored.

SECURITY /LOSS PREVENTATION

Meaning of Security :-

Safe guard Men, Material and Information from threats

and dangers.

Aim of Security :-

“ Total Loss Control” . Now a dys it is called “ Loss

prevention Management”’

SECURITY OF MATERIAL CONTROL

Material control will be covered under the following

headings:-

 Material Inward/outward procedures

 Loading/ Unloading witness
 Scrap Disposal procedures
 Weigh Bridge Frauds
 Gate Pass and its types
 Returnable items
 Follow up of returnable items.

MATERIAL CONTROL INWARD/OUTWARD

INTRODUCTION:-

Material moving inside or outside the premises, to be

supported by documents, and checked at the gate by security
staff for correctness.
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MATERIAL INWARD /OUTWARD PROCEDURE

INWARD OUTWARD

Check DC/Invoice Check Gate pass /DC

(Check from and TO address

Inform concern staff Check Authorised Signature

Physical verification of item for Check items

correctness/damages if any

Put “Material IN “stamp Put OUTWARD Stamp

Making entry in INWARD Make entry in OUTWARD

Register. Register

Hand over unloading of items Check Out –items/vehicle.

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( WITH VEHICLE)
(WITH UNLOADING/LOADING WITNESS)

1. Check loaded vehicle (while getting in)-For material

inward.
2. Check empty vehicle (while getting in) –For material
Outward.
3. Check Driver Document – Driver’s license

Vehicle documents.

 RC Book
 Insurance
 Emission under control certificate.
 permit copy

4. Screen the Unloading / Loading party make entry in

contractor Register and issue passes.
5. Escort Vehicle up to Unloading/ Loading Point.
6. Unload/Load the Material as per DC/Gate pass
7. Entry in unloading/Loading witness Register.
8. After Checking by supervisor ,tie with Tarpauline.
9. Entry in Material Inward/Outward Register.
10. Entry in Vehicle Outward Register.
11. Exit the vehicles- after normal & routine check up.

SCRAP DISPOSAL PROCEDURE

 Scrap disposal very essential to avoid pilferage and

frauds.
  Scrap weighing and loading to be done in presence
of security.
 Check valuable articles not mixed in the scrap.

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GATEPASS TYPES

 All materials moving out of the premises to be suppoted

by a document called Gate pass
 It is to be signed by an authorised person.
 The material to be physically checked verified by the
security at the gate for correctness.

Non-Returnable Gate pass – (NRGP)

Sold items /Scrap etc.

Returnable Gate pass – (RGP)

Repair, Service, Loan & Rental.
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If item not received within due date.

Inform admin for follow up.
Monthly/weekly Report for pending returnable items
To be sent to Admin for follow up action.
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PHYSICAL SECURITY BARRIERS.

Introduction :-

To effectively safeguard life and property is premises,

physical security measures, such as walls, gates, towers, lights
etc. are carefully designed and developed. However, their
effectiveness is in their proper manning and adequate usage. It
is important for a security guard to be conversant with these
parameters strengthening the security system from time to
time.

Peripherals security infrastructure relates to security walls, wire

fencing, gates, watch towers, guard cabin security lights etc,
These form part of an integrated security system adding
strength to over all security of any industry, corporate
residential and other premises. Some of the physical security
Peripherals are given below :-

Perimeter wall :-

A security wall is constructed along the perimeter of a

premises for providing security and protection . it is normally 7
to 10 feet high and in some cases also has 3 to 4 more barbed
strands or concertina wire on top supported by angle irons.
Details of fencing as under ;-

 Concertina wire fencing

 Barbed wire fencing
 wall with glass coping
 High power lighting systems
 Electrified fencing
 ACCESS CONTROL
Introduction :-
the requirement of access control to any premises depends
upon following security factors.
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 To keep unauthorised persons away from the premises.
 to keep risks and threats away from the premises’
 To check losses
 To maintain order and discipline in the movement of
persons, vehicles and material In/Out from the premises.

PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION & AUTHORISATION

DOCUMENTS.

Identification and authorization documents should accompany

every individual or consignment of stores for smooth access or
departure from premises. Verification process as the access
control point is done by using any of the following methods.

 Manual check- verification of an ID card or gate pass by

security guard.
 Biometric :- Check and access of personnel vehicle and
material.
 Manual and technical check and access of personnel,
vehicle and material.

Type of ID cards and Permissions

It is Important for a security gurd to understand the various

identification / authorisation documents used for accessing /
exiting a premises.

The type of identification/authorization documents are as

under:-

a) Employee photo identity card.

b) Employee Temporary Identity card.
 c) Visitors pass (with /without photo)
d) Vendor’s pass
e) Contractor’s pass (with/without photo)
f) Contractor’s workers pass
g) Casual Labourers Temporary pass
h) Employee vehicle Gate pass/sticker.
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Points to remember while checking identification /
authorization documents:-
 Check and match the photograph of the card holder.
 Check for any marks for alternation /forging
 Check and verify name of the organization mention on
the card.
 Check the validity / expiry date on the card
 Check if the card bears signature of the issuing
authority.
 Check if the card carries any serial number.
 Check the stamp of the issuing officer /organization.
 Check for any logo on the card .
 Match the identification marks, if required.
 Any other special point to check as per policy and
instructions.

Points to remember while checking vehicle /gate pass:-

 Check of vehicle register number matches with the

number given on card / sticker.
 Check if name of the owner of the card matches
 Check validity /expiry date on the card.
 Check signature / stamp of the issuing authority.
 Check the logo given on card /sticker.
 Any other special point to check as per policy and
instructions.

Points to remember while checking movement of

Material:

 Check date & time mentioned on the material gate pass.

 Check same material and quantity as mentioned in the
gate pass is being brought in or taken out.
  Check if any other items are being brought in or taken out
along with the authorised materials.
 Check the stamp signature of the organization / issuing
authority.
 Check any alternation /forging done in the gate pass.
 Any other aspects, as per policy for SOP
 In case of doubt, do not hesitate in detaining the vehicle /
material and reporting to supervisor or security officer.
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PHOTOS OF ACCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENTS:-

SCREENING AND SEARCH

Introduction :-

The aim of screening and search is to prevent wrongful

entry of persons and vehicles ,inside the premises, deny
prohibited / restricted articles intended to be carried inside, as
also, to prevent pilferage of materials / goods by wrongful
means.

Type of search :-
 Personal Search
 Vehicle Search
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Prohibited items:-
These are generally listed items like , weapons, fire arms,
ammunition, explosive, banned chemicals, inflammable
material such as patrol, kerosene oil, gases etc. which are
forbidden to be taken in a premises.

Unauthorised /restricted items:-

These items are forbidden by organization’s policies and

instructions, which may include mobile sets , cigarette, lighter,
sharp edge tools, property and other material.

it is imperative to ensure that the security guard has fair

knowledge about the latest gadgets used in the electronic
security system for search, control and tracking and its
handling.

SEARCH & SCREENIG EQIUPMENT:-

Metal Detector :- Material Detector is a portable device that

responds to metal that may be apparently visible. These can be
classified as Hand held Metal Detector (HHMD), and Door
Frame Metal Detector (DFMD),and are used to detect any
metallic object like pistol, revolver, knife etc hide by a criminal
on his person or in his belongings.

VEHICLE SEARCH :-

Vehicle check with under chassis mirror :- Vehicle to be

checked for if any IEDs (Bombs) are fitted in them, The bottom
of the vehicle is to be checked with on under chassis Mirror.
Places as to be Checked in a vehicle :-

Driver cabin ,Dashboard, and under the seats, above cabin.

Tool box, Battery box, Engine bonnet cover, Dickey, Inside
Tarpaulin, Spare wheel, Inside the body of the vehicle, Bottom
and top of the vehicle. All possible hiding places Guard has to
go around the vehicle.

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Checking of Garbage Bins:-

Outgoing rubbish/Dust bin/Garbage to be checked by poking
with rods for pilferage /valuable items under the cover of
garbage. Long pointed rods to be available with security for
the purpose. If doubt of any hidden material, unload the
garbage and check.

EXERCISE:-

 Search points is on outgoing commercial lorry

 What are the items you will look for while doing bag
check during the entry.
 Area to be focused during frisking a person.

PHOTOS OF SECURITY EQUIPMENTS OF HHMD DFMD &

XRAY BAGGAGE SCANNER
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FIRE SAFETY

Introduction :-
This chapter highlights the importance of Fire prevention and
quick action towards the same as a part of a Security Guard’s
duty, and sensitize about the utmost necessary to extinguish
fire in the “Ignition stage” itself of its breakout.

WHAT IS A FIRE ?
Fire is natural phenomenon that occurs whenever a
combustible Fuel, comes into contact with Oxygen under
extreme Heat condition ,which is sufficient to ignite fire.
METHOD OF FIRE EXTINGUISHING :-

 Removal of Heat is called “ COOLING “

 Removal of Oxygen is called “ BLANKETING”
 Removal of Fuel is called “STARVATION”

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METHOD EQUIPMENT USED

For Cooling Water buckets, and water type

extinguishers, hydrant valve

For Starvation Spades, shovels, fire beaters etc.

For Blanketing Sand, asbestos blankets, dry

chemical powder, carbon-di-oxide
and foam

CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE :-
In India ,fire has been classified into four major classifications,
shown in Alphabetical order of A, B, C & D.

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TYPE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER & ITS SUITABILITY
MODE OF OPERATIONS OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.

P.A.S.S. Methods :- This method is the most efficient and

common method to extinguish the fire by using a fire
extinguisher.

P- Pull the pin .

A– Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire .

S- Squeeze the handle to discharge .

S- Sweep the nozzle from left to right

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THE SPREAD OF FIRE AND ITS CONTROL:-

To start with , a fire generally begins as a small fire. It may
start by a spark from a loos wire near a curtain which may
start burning or the corner of a carpet in a room catches fire
from a beedi or a cigarette but, which may spread until it
engulfs the whole room or a building.

THE THREE STAGE OF FIRE :-

Stage -1 Ignition Stage :- This is the stage when fire has just
ignited and spotted. This is the only stage when a fire
extinguisher can be used.

Stage –II Critical Stage :- This is the stage when fire starts
growing rapidly and highly sophisticated sprinklers are thus
required to control and extinguish it.

Stage –III Blaze Stage :- This is the stage when fire has grown
exponentially and only the fire brigade and its expert fire
fighters can control further and extinguish it.

CLASS OF FIRE CRITICAL STAGE BLAZE STAGE

CLASS -A 8-10 MINUTES 10 MINUTES +

CLASS -B 0 – 1 MINUTES 0 - 1 MINUTES +

CLASS- C 0 – 30 SECONDS 0 – 30 SECONDS

THE CAUSES OF FIRE

The most common factors in any premises which cause fire

hazards are associated with human behaviour, mechanical and
electrical functions.. for the case of undertaking these are
listed as under :_

 Indiscriminate throwing away of matches or cigarette

butts.
 Bad house keeping ,causing accumulation of dust on
heating appliances.
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 Loose and substandard electrical wiring
 Using naked lights
 Keeping lights on when not in use and no one is present.
 Family electrical equipment and appliances.
 Over loading of electrical systems
 Overloading of equipment
 Incorrect use of heating devices
 careless handling and disposal of smoking materials.
 Violation of stocking and storage rules.
 Careless in welding & cutting operations
 Arson leading to lighting of fire by anti-social elements.

Dos for fire fighting DONT s during fire fighting.

Ask your supervisor or Do not attempt to fight a fire

management for a unless you have a fire
demonstration of the extinguisher large enough to
appropriate procedure in your extinguish the fire. Many small
justification by the local Fire extinguishers empty in 8 to 10
fighting department. second.

The secret of fire fighting Do not try to extinguish a fire

involves the removal of one of that is spreading rapidly
these elements, usually the
oxygen or the heat.

Know how to operate the Do not try put of a fire unless

extinguishers, Read the you know what type of fire is
instructions to operate it burning .Using the wrong fire
before hand , you will not have extinguisher will make the fire
time to read them once a fire worse.
has started.

Always have the wind at your Do not use lifts /elevators of

back, If you are fighting a fire the affected area.
out side.

Get an assistant to guide you Do not use water on grease

and inform you of the fire ‘s fire ,electrical fires or fire
progress. where electrical wiring is
present.

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FIRST AID METHODS AND EQUIPMENTS.

Introduction :-

In any work place , medical emergencies occur due to various

occupational hazards , wherein a victim may to assisted, or he
may himself attend to a medical emergency, depending on the
severity of the same.
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