The security guard basic training program is intended to provide participants with the occupational and behavioural skills and attitudes, as well as concepts and knowledge necessary to function effectively as a security guard. The subjects covered are intended to provide security guards with a sound basis on which to deal with many on-the-job situations. Many tasks performed involve good public relations and awareness of the legal authority and responsibility for use of force are extremely important.
People Practices & Training Initiate
On the successful completion of this training, security guard candidates will be able to :
- Deal with the public in a professional and ethical manner
- Arrest people under the authority as specified in the Criminal Code or provincial legislation
- To be aware of the rights and freedoms of individuals under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Present verbal and material evidence in courts and other judicial settings
- Conduct themselves appropriately in court
- Write reports and protect evidence
- Direct traffic where legislation permits and control traffic movement in a safe and appropriate manner
- Detect or prevent thefts, vandalism and other criminal/provincial offenses
- Report and deal appropriately with perimeter protection systems, intrusion, fire, carbon dioxide, water, smoke, alarms and other building and access control systems and security systems that may be assigned to a work site
- React and take appropriate measures in emergency situations
- Respond to bomb threats and suspicious packages
- Resolve conflict resolution
- Understand human rights and diversity
- Perform other duties, as required