QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR UNARMED SECURITY GUARD [PRIVATE SECURITY SECTOR]
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1. Introduction and Contacts..…Page no. 1 2. Qualifications Pack……….……...Page no. 2 3. OS Units……………………..…….….Page no.2 4. Glossary of Key Terms …………Page no.3

 OS describe what individuals need to do, know and understand in order to carry out a particular job role or function  OS are performance standards that individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace, together with specifications of the underpinning knowledge and understanding

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Introduction Qualifications Pack – Unarmed Security Guard
SECTOR: PRIVATE SECURITY SUB-SECTOR: 1. COMMERCIAL 2. INDUSTRIAL OCCUPATION: GUARDING REFERENCE ID: SKS/Q0101 ALIGNED TO: NCO-2004/9152.30 An Unarmed Security Guard in the Private Security Sector form the first level of defence and notice and encounter threats and risks that are detrimental to life, property and premises. Security Guard is responsible for monitoring premises and property through physical presence and by using security and protection systems. Brief Job Description: The primary role of the individual entails guarding designated premises and people by manning the first tier of protection aided by appropriate security devices/equipment. The core responsibility includes guarding against theft, criminal acts, emergencies, fire and other contingencies. Personal Attributes: An Unarmed Security Guard needs to bear a good moral character, pleasing deportment, healthy habits and good grooming in addition to being physically fit, mentally robust, intelligent, committed and proficient. Security Guard needs to be alert, calm and confident and maintain a personal demeanour that helps him/her to control situations effectively using personal initiative. The role requires