The security manager supervises and coordinates activities of guard force
in establishment, such as industrial plant, department store, or museum. It is their
job to assign personnel to posts or patrol, according to size and nature of establishment
and protection requirements. A security manager also must be able to interpret security
rules and directs subordinates in enforcing compliance, such as issuance of security
badges, photographing of employees, and safekeeping of forbidden articles carried
by visitors. He/she must responds to calls from subordinates to direct activities
during fires, storms, riots, or other emergencies and inspects or directs inspection
of premises to test alarm systems, detect safety hazards, and to ensure that safety
rules are posted and enforced. The job profile of a security manager also includes
examining of
various security equipments for serviceability. He/she should also
report irregularities and hazards to appropriate personnel. He/she must also cooperate
with police, fire, and civil defense authorities in problems affecting establishment
along with selecting and training subordinates in protective procedures, first aid,
fire safety, and other duties.
A security officer is also supposed to inspect property to protect against
fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity. They protect their employer?s
investment, enforce laws on the property, and deter criminal activity and other
problems. They use radio and telephone communications to call for assistance from
police, fire, or emergency medical services as the situation dictates. Security
officers are also asked to write comprehensive reports outlining their observations
and activities during their assigned shift.
All security officers must show good judgment and common sense, follow directions,
follow company policy and guidelines. In
an emergency, they must be able to take
charge and direct others to safety. In larger organizations, a security officer
manager might oversee a group of security officers. In smaller organizations, however,
a single worker may be solely responsible for all security.
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