FROM THE B.S.I.S. POWER TO ARREST OFFICIAL MANUAL

This is a sample of what you will learn in the course.  Oberve this is a sample only, not the course itself.  You have to register inside for the course, which provides multi-media (videos, reading material, audio reading, interactive testing).

As a registered security guard, you have certain responsibilities to the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.

In order to prevent possible denial or revocation of your registration card, it is important that you be aware of the following:

1. Security guards must meet several requirements before they begin work. These requirements include submitting your application on line or by mail with the required fees to the Bureau.

2. Submitting your fingerprints to the Department of Justice via Live Scan immediately.

3. While on duty you are required to possess a valid security guard registration or a screenprintout of the Bureau’s approval from the Bureau’s Web site at www.dca.ca.gov/bsis, along with a valid photo identification.

4. You may not carry a firearm without a firearm permit issued by the Bureau. You may not carry a firearm if your guard registration is not current even though your firearm permit is current.

5. Firearm permits expire two years from the date of issuance. An applicant must requalify four times during the life of the permit: twice during the first year after the date of issuance, and twice during the second year. Requalifications must be at least four months apart.

6. You may not carry a baton without a baton permit issued by the Bureau. You may not carry a baton if your guard registration is not current even though your baton permit is current.

7. If you move or change your address, you must notify the Bureau within 30 days, or you may be issued an administrative fine.

8. If your employer or any instructor encourages you to violate any of the above requirements, you may report him/her to the Bureau in writing.

THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SECURITY GUARD

It is important to remember:

As a security guard, you are NOT a peace officer!!!

How are security guards DIFFERENT from peace officers?

Security guards do not have:

> The same job duties as peace officers;

>The same training; or

>The same powers as peace officers, according to the law.

What happens when a security guard PRETENDS to be a peace officer?

Any security guard who pretends or even implies (lets others think) that he is a peace officer is committing a crime. A person who is found guilty of impersonating a peace officer could be punished by a fine or county jail sentence and his registration may be denied or revoked.

What are a security guard’s ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES?

A security guard’s role is to PROTECT people and property of his employer or contracted clients.

A security guard’s responsibility BEFORE an incident/offense has occurred is PREVENTION.

A security guard’s responsibility DURING or AFTER an incident/offense has occurred is to OBSERVE and REPORT.

How should security guards PERFORM their job?

The major responsibility of a security guard is prevention BEFORE an incident/offense occurs. Thus, a security guard should be highly visible. By being seen, the guard may discourage anyone who might be considering theft, damage, or personal injury. A security guard’s job is PREVENTION.

To do the job well, the security guard MUST:

> Be alert

>Listen

>Watch

What is a sign that a security guard is doing a good job?

The absence of incidents or offenses (crimes) is one sign that a security guard is doing a good job.

What should a security guard do if an incident/offense does occur?

If an offense occurs, a guard does not charge in. Instead, the security guard should:

> Stay calm

> Observe and remember events

> Report to the police/or the security guard’s supervisor (fellow employer policy).