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Observing Activities In The Area

Observing activities in the area of responsibility by day or night there are a number of activities both legal and illegal that could take place in a premises such as visit by people, movement of vehicles & material and attempts to commit crime for which a security guards should remain vigilant in his area of responsibility. Every organization has standard operating procedures (SOP) to ensure foolproof security in their premises by placing an integrated security system comprising the security personnel, infrastructure and technology. Observation is a skill that a security guard must possess. It involves observing, noticing and recording activities taking place in a premises without the knowledge of stakeholders or criminals during any time of the day or night.

A security guard is therefore required to be always observant and vigilant when deployed at the following guard post / areas:-

a) Gate Control :- to remain alert in observing people for their unusual behavior.

  • Observe people for unusual behavior.
  • Check identity documents.
  • Check vehicles, material and documents.
  • Search people, vehicles and material, as required.

b) When posted inside, keep a close watch on visitors permitted inside the premises.
c) Observe the area along the perimeter from watch tower for any suspicious activities.
d) While on patrol, observe area as per the task.
e) Report any unusual activity to seniors immediately.

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