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PHYSICAL FITNESS & MENTAL ROBUSTNESS

A person who is physically fit and mentally robust will  have the following qualities and abilities:- Healthy. Powerfully built. Physically strong. Forceful and determined personality.  Mentally robust and stable.   Can withstand physical stress. Fits into a team. As a trained security guard of the future, one must endeavour to possess such qualities. All this is possible when a person takes part in various activities such as outdoor games, events, indoor games  and meditation exercises, etc. All such outdoor games/ sports, events, activities have inbuilt design for physical fitness, mental robustness, building team spirit to eventually led the team, which  are must for a trained security guard. These are shown with the help of different sketches  and pictures as ready information for a Security Guard under training : Combat Sports Unarmed Combat Sports Indoor Games Meditation Exercises Blog ,   Facebook ,   Instagram ,   YouTu...

Entry & Routine Level Physical Training

Height - minimum 160 cm for  male and 150 cm for female. Weight - according to the  standard table of height and weight. No minimum requirements for women. Chest 80 cm, with a 4 cm growth. Eye sight     Far sight vision 6/6.     Near vision 0.6/0.6 with or without  correction.     Free from colour blindness. You must run 1KM in 6 minutes. Free from defects in hearing. Adequate strength and dexterity in the body to perform searches, handle objects and use force  for restraining individuals. Every year a security guard will : Undergo a medical examination. Ensure continued maintenance of physical  standards and efficiency as prescribed for the  entry level. Routine Exercises Physical Training : To achieve and maintain such  physical fitness standards, a proper exercise routine  is essential. Therefore, a security guard must make it a habit to  do regular physical fitness exercises on his own, to...

Introduction of Health, Physical Training & Fitness

To keep one's mind healthy and strong, it is important  to keep the body in good health. A healthy body gives  rise to alertness and vigil, the two of most important  qualities of a good security guard. It is therefore, incumbent on every security guard to  remain physically fit and mentally alert, always and  every time.   Physical Training Standards : All organizations like armed forces and police forces  have laid down physical training standards for their  men and women. Accordingly, everyone is expected to  maintain his/ her health parameters.  Accordingly, fitness programmes that promote physical  and mental well-being thereby enhancing effectiveness, have been developed for the private security personnel.   The PSARA - 2005 and Rules therein, lay down the physical fitness standards for private security guards, required to be achieved during entry level. and  subsequently maintained during the service. The same will...

SECURITY ESCORT SUTABILITY / READINESS AND RESPONSE DURING AN EMERGENCY

A Security escort when assigned with a particular escort duty should take full charge and control of  necessary equipment, aids and situation, etc. before commencement of his escort duties. Though, the necessary details and checks have already  been elaborated under various tasks and  responsibilities in this chapter, however, a proper checklist should be prepared and kept ready as part of suitability and readiness for proper discharge of  such sensitive duties. Check list :- Collect itinerary and the necessary route charts. Check the worthiness of the vehicle. Check for the suitability of the communication equipment. Collect details of the concerned agencies. During the performance of such sensitive and  Important duties, any emergency situation can occur,  calling for immediate response and damage control  by a security escort or an escort team. Therefore, a security escort should be trained in and follow these procedures in the event of an emergency...

SECURITY ESCORT ASSISTANCE FROM CONCERNED AGENCIES

A security escort may seek assistance from concerned agencies while carrying out duties. Concerned agencies could be following :-  The principal organization/ management/  authority, seeking escort duties. Service provider (SP), the security agency which is providing the security escort. Immediate superior officer coordinating and overseeing the security escort. Local police stations falling on the route of escort duty. Traffic police. Ambulance service. Nearby hospitals. Fire stations en route. Transport service provider's control room/ contact person. Road patrol, if detailed by the security agency to operate in the area of duties. Any other concerned agency as mentioned by the security agency. A security escort should collect and maintain the necessary information of these agencies pertaining to details of the contact person / authority to include his name, phone number (both landline and mobile), location, address, etc. Remember; a security escort should update such Inform...

EQUIPMENT AND AIDS FOR SECURITY ESCORT

It is important for a security escort to be always properly equipped with necessary aids and support, The following equipment should be carried by  security escort:   Route map and itinerary of the assigned task. Depending on the necessity of the escort assignment, walkie-talkie, mobile phone and reserve communication equipment may be used.  During out station & long journey, necessary charging set for communication equipment. A good quality torch with cells.   Non-lethal weapon such as baton etc.   Necessary paperwork such as duty slip etc.   A backup camera may be needed, if it is not currently included into the mobile set.  Blog ,   Facebook ,   Instagram ,   YouTube ,   Google Business ,   WhatsApp

TASKS RELATED DETAILS

Tasks of Security Escort Related to Driver and  Vehicle : A security escort will check following and  report to supervisor before the start of duty.   Readiness of the driver before the journey. Physical and mental condition of the drive. Ensure that the driver is not under the influence  of alcohol or any drug. Confirm that the driver knows the routes - main  and alternate to be followed as per the route chart. General condition and suitability of the vehicle  provided for the task. Confirm from the driver if necessary tools, spare  tyre, first aid box, etc. are available in the  vehicle. Confirm that vehicle has right type of fire  extinguishers. Confirm from the driver if necessary documents  of the vehicle are being carried. An escort will also exercises control over driver  during the journey as under :- No over-speeding, rash and negligent driving, traffic violation etc.   No deviation from the planned route.   ...