Dev Bhumi Security Services

It is very important for a security guard to maintain personal hygiene and good habits so as to remain always fit and healthy. Some guidelines are given below : Always wash hands with soap before meals or eating anything. Brush teeth at least twice a day, in the morning and before going to bed. Take a bath at least once every day. Change under garments regularly. Wear clean and properly ironed uniform. Shave regularly. Have a proper hair cut and comb your hair neatly. Carry a handkerchief. Do not spit every where. Do not smoke or chew tobacco on duty. Do not read novels, listen to music while on duty. Use mosquito net at night. Follow the dictum, "Sun Down Sleeves Down". In that, roll down the sleeves of the uniform during night to protect self from mosquito bites. Apply anti-mosquito cream on exposed parts of the body during night duties. Take maximum care and precautions against common ailments like fever, headache, cold & cough, etc. Consult a doctor and do not self me...

 A correct Posture is defined as : A frame of mind affecting one’s thoughts or behavior and an overall attitude : thus implying that if a security guard’s posture is correct, his behavior is correct, his overall attitude is correct. It is therefore important that a Security Guard practices to maintain a correct posture and good bearing. There are a number of illustrations shown in subsequent images, which give difference between correct and incorrect posture and body positions. “Practice Makes a Man Perfect”. Hence when a Security Guard learns to maintain correct postures as illustrated, he will automatically maintain a good bearing, which projects him and his company / employer in good stead. Do not stand on one leg. It is an incorrect posture. Do not stand with crossed arms as shown. Always stand on both the legs in Savdhan Position when reporting to senior. Incorrect method to hold hands behind the back while in Vishram Position. Image shows correct holding of hands, palms, thum...

Drill and March Past training when imparted, cultivates good bearing, discipline, coordination,  feeling of pride and motivation in a person. A security guard when trained well in these aspects  turns into an asset to any organization he serves with. Quality in steps leads to quality in service, so the saying goes. Therefore, it is imperative that every Security Guard  is trained well in Drill and March Past. Highlights of Drill and March Past :- There are two important things to follow during and  drill and march past, which are as under : Correct drill commands. Correct body posture. Correct Drill Commands :- All branches of the armed  forces, para-military forces and police use various drill  commands during foot drill or march past.  Common drill commands practiced by army and police  are given below for understanding and practice on  ground by a security guard. LINE BAN : Fall in line command for all present  to form into three li...

Unarmed Combat Sports Judo : was started in Japan in 1882, meaning "gentle way" in Japanese, is a modern martial art, combat and Olympic sport. Judo's competitive element is to either throw  take down an opponent to the ground or force opponent to submit with a joint lock or a choke. Judo Practice   Cultivates unarmed combat techniques. Karate : It's a Japanese martial art whose physical aspects seek the development of defensive and counter attacking body movements. Fighting and self-defense are the main focuses of karate training, but its mental and moral components are intended to target an individual's total development. Karate Practice as under Team Building Sports Football : It's also called as soccer, is a sport that is played  by kicking a ball with the foot to score a goal. A football team has 11 players who take part in a match. Ten of them play out in the field, while one is  the goalkeeper.   Hockey : It's a sport played between two teams o...

Combat Sports such as wrestling, kabaddi, boxing etc.   Wrestling : It's a form of combat sport or activity of  grappling with an opponent according to a code &  trying to throw or hold them down on the ground to win.  Wrestling Practices Cultivates reflexes. Cultivates grip techniques. Kabaddi : The word "kabaddi" means "catching hands" in Tamil and is derived from the words "kai" (hand) and "pidi" (catch). Two teams occupy opposite halves of a small pool or swimming pool or field and take turns sending a "raider" into the other half while chanting the word "Kabaddi", to score by tackling opponents and earning points .  Kabaddi Practice Cultivates nabbing technique by a group.   Boxing : It's a form of  combat sport in which two people engage in a contest of strength, endurance, reflexes, speed will by throwing punches with gloved hands against each other. Boxing gloves Boxing Increases endurance.  Blog ,   Fac...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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.   ...

Some of the traits and characteristics of a good security escort are :-  Polite and courteous, yet firm. Vigilant and alert. Good personal discipline. Does not consume alcohol, or smoke or take any other intoxicants, particularly while on escort  duty. has to be knowledgeable on the particulars of the person being guided. For example, person's  name, designation, organization name & address, contact numbers, programmed and route. Does not indulge in loose talk and bragging. Does not leave the escorted person/ group alone. When performing inside-premises escort responsibilities, follow the person being escorted rather than walking in front of or behind him. Carry necessary equipment and communication needed for the task. Does not sleep while on escort duty or during  rest or temporary halt. An armed security escort, always handle  Weapon safely and proficiently.  Remains in contact with control room/ supervisor.   Maintains meticulous record of even...

An unarmed or armed  security guard trained in escort duties can be  employed as a security escort. Security escorts operate  individually or in pairs or in a team comprising of  armed and unarmed guards. The composition of escort  entirely depends upon the nature of risks and threats  to the person or group that is being escorted. Depending upon the threat perception the following duties may be assigned to security escorts :   To escort a person.   To escort a group.   To act as vehicle escort.   To escort valuable.. The Level and Type of Security Escort  : The level and number of security escorts needed for a particular task will depend on the type of threat, importance of person / group and the local area's current law and order condition. These factors will also decide whether the escorts should be unarmed or also armed.  Risks and Threats : as a security escort be prepared  to face certain risks and emergencies due...

Security escort duty is one of the most important  elements for creation of a safe environment during  working and movement of an individual or a group  of people needing such protection. It is imperative that a security guard assigned for  such duties must be well-trained, disciplined and  thoroughly conversant with the risks and threats  involved and various methods to counter the same.  NECESSITY FOR SECURITY ESCORT SERVICES A Security escort is needed as a companion for protection, safety, guidance or courtesy to be extended to a person, or a group of people. These services are especially needed for providing general security to the concerned person or the person needs to be guided from one place to another, or from one person to another, or when a group of people have to be escorted for safe movement under supervision and protection. General Category of Escorted Persons and Groups Women working in Business Process Outsourcing (BP0s) companies, bus...

These are prominently displayed at identified locations under arrangement of the traffic police and are self  explanatory. A security guard needs to get more knowledgeable about these. Traffic control devices Traffic control devices are used to maximize vehicle movement and  allow motorists to move more freely on otherwise congested roads. These include traffic signals and signages, pavement markings, ramp meters,  ramp gates etc.   What is traffic management ? The term "Traffic Management' is used to describe  how National/ State/ Distriet highway authorities and  respective municipal councils control and make effective use of the road network so as to ensure  regular improvements in road safety and efficiency.   Benefits of Active Traffic Management Safety of all road users. Smooth flow of traffic. Efficient and sustainable use of transportation methods. Improvement of the local environment. Alleviation of global environmental pressures . Duti...

Traffic control equipment is used for smooth regulation of traffic involving human intervention and handling of traffic. These include signal flags, marshalling wands, signal batons, signal hand signs, helmets, traffic vests, traffic cones and barriers etc. as described below :- Signal flags : These flags are generally in three colours such as white, red & orange. Marshalling wand or a signal baton : A baton reflects light or lights up with in built battery backup system. Signal hand sign : A hand-held sign that has "shop" on one side and "slow" or "go" on the other side. Traffic helmet or a hard hat : Traffic police helmet is in white colour with red stripes, protecting the head from hazards. Traffic vests : Especially made of brightly colored which are designed to reflect light falling on these, also have built-in LED lights system when required. Traffic cones : Made of different colours and sizes are used for guidance and barriers etc. Traffic ...

Traffic management inside any premises is an important activity, which improves movement of vehicles and reduces chances of accidents and mishaps. Definition of Traffic Traffic means a number of vehicles moving on public roads and commercial transportation of goods or passengers on roads and highways. Traffic Guards Traffic Guards are commonly employed to control traffic where accidents and traffic congestions for various reasons take place. They are also deputed to moderate the flow of traffic in an area to avoid traffic jams. Traffic Guards generally guide drivers to adhere to the traffic guidelines; but don't authorize the law. Mostly the traffic guards are detailed from security personnel and other employees of the organization. Parking and Gate Guards These traffic guards regulate motorists to leave and enter a parking complex. Their role involves helping pedestrians to cross or stop in front of the parking complex's entrance. They also act as additional pair of eyes to ke...

Parking Handling : includes efficient handling of  vehicular traffic within a defined parking area facility  as per laid down procedures carried out by the  deputed security staff to ensure safety and security of  vehieles, personnel and stores/ equipment being moved  IN/ OUT.   Parking Management : includes a variety of methods  and policy framework formulated by the management  for efficient use of existing parking areas / facilities. The basic purpose of parking management is to provide  parking space and services to people who visit a  premises in a vehicle and need space and guidance for  parking their vehicles. Hazards and Defects : the following hazards and  defects can affect parking operations :   Defaced signages and markings.   Defective access control barrier/ equipment.   Electrical failure leading to darkness & chaos.   Spillage of lubricants, liquids, grease etc.   Damaged/ unfinish...