(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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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

Lesson 1: Overview

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

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

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

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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