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(01I) Security Officer Core Subjects In-Service Training Manual

This training manual is intended for use as part of an instructor-led course in accordance with the Virginia Administrative Code. These manuals may be used exclusively by DSPS-licensed private security guard trainers in approved and licensed facilities.

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(01I) Security Officer Core Subjects In-Service: Virginia

(01I) Security Officer Core Subjects In-Service - Skills Training Course for Security Guards: Virginia

124 pages.

Every lesson includes Knowledge Checks and References for further study.

 

This manual is divided into four (4) lessons:

  • Lesson 1: Overview
  • Lesson 2: Access Control
  • Lesson 3: Fundamentals of Patrolling
  • Lesson 4: Use of Force

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Lesson 1: Overview

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Objectives:

  • Recognize responsibility and authority of a security guard.
  • Understand laws and regulations pertaining to private security work.
  • Know the differences between a felony, misdemeanor, and violation.
  • Define the Reasonable Man Doctrine.

Lesson 2: Access Control

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Objectives:

  • Describe access control.
  • Interpret the fundamentals of manual access control systems.
  • Interpret the fundamentals of automated access control systems.
  • Apply identification procedures to on-site personnel.
  • Explain the fundamentals of alarm systems.
  • Describe the fundamentals of trespass.

Lesson 3: Fundamentals of Patrolling

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Objectives:

  • Apply appropriate patrolling techniques and methods.
  • Describe how to handle suspicious activity.
  • Explain how to ask appropriate questions.
  • Apply accident and fire prevention techniques.
  • Properly employ all senses in observation.
  • Conduct an efficient and productive patrol.
  • Conduct an appropriate interview.

Lesson 4: Use of Force

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Objectives:

  • Paraphrase the responsibilities of a private security guard.
  • Interpret the appropriate use of reasonable force.
  • Describe the Use of Force Continuum/Ladder.
  • Explain the use of restraint techniques and their implications.
  • Explain the use of deadly force.
  • Recognize pre-assault indicators.
  • Describe the use of force in property defense.
  • Explain escalation and de-escalation techniques in the use of force.

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