Security Licensing

In almost every country the security industry is regulated by law which lays down how individuals working in the industry must be licensed to operate. In most instances, all security guards, security guarding companies or guards with as security role must register with the authorities and obtain a license to practice. In the majority of cases, before a license will be issued, as security guard must have:

Appropriate and Approved Training

The licensing authority will normally decide what is appropriate and approved training and sometimes licenses training providers to deliver the courses. Although courses in a particular country may slightly differ in delivery from training provider to training provider, the content is more less the same. It is very important that security guards receive sufficient training in appropriate subjects to be able to operate within the law and with due regard for the safety of themselves and others with whom they may come into contact during their duties. It is also important that security guards receive some practical training in topics such as first aid, fire safety and self-defence. Knowing the theory is fine but useless without some pracitce.

Criminality Check 

More often than not each security guard must undergo a criminality check which is conducted by the local police.

Renewing of license

licenses will be renewed as laid down by the local authorities.

Revocation of License 

licenses may be revoked by the local authority because, for example, a security guard commits a criminal offense or the security guard is outside the proscribed age limit for security guards or they have not received the required training.

Key Personnel within Your Own Organization

It is also important that a security guard knows and can identify the key personnel within their own and the client's organizations. It is your responsibility to ensure you have this information and learn it so that embarrassing situations do not arise. Although you must be able to identify key guard such as supervisors, line managers, contracts managers and operations managers, they should not receive any special treatment from you in relation to your duties. Your role and responsibilities applies as much to them as any other guard

A Good Student

A good student is one who does not waste his time. He is devote to his studies. He performs his duties honestly. He should be neat and clean. He should have good habits. He should posses a good moral character.He should be obedient and hardworking. He should be honest and healthy. He should not be a bookworm. He should take part in games. A good student is not selfish. He helps others. He is the shining star of his country. He is loved by his teachers and class fellows. A good student knows his teachers and class-fellows. A good student knows his responsibilities well. He tries to be an assets to the country. He avoids bad company. He always gets good position in the examination. He never tells a lie. One who sees him likes him. He is always dutiful. He is sympathetic and kindhearted. He respects the elders and loves the younger. He is always smiling.

The Recess Period

The recess period in a school is a great relief to the students. It brings them joy and happiness. I anxiously wait for it like all others. As soon as they bell announces its beginning, i run out of my classroom to the tuck shop. There is a great rush in the corridors i meet several friends on the way. We have our refreshment. There is a great noise. Everybody cries out his needs and wants to be served first. We laugh and talk and make merry. Some student take this opportunity to copy out homework from the exercise books of their friends. Some of us are punished by detention in the class for 25 or 30 minutes. They really feel sad. 

Risks to Security

There are numerous risks faced by the security industry as a whole. An experienced Security Guard understands these risks. While the risks are explained throughout the course, a list of the risks that may be faced by Security Guards will better prepare you for eventualities.Below is an outline of the major risks faced by Security Personnel on a daily basis.

• Prevention of internal and commercial fraud.
• The protection of confidential information, material or processes.
• The threat of bomb damage for criminal or political motives.
• The physical security of computers and software and the threat from data infringement.
• The special problems in relation to vandalism.
• The security aspects of internal or external disaster plans or other contingency plans involving the protection of people and property.