Elements and Performance Criteria
- Patrol premises.
- Comply with procedures in the frequency and duration of visits to control points and in routine telephone or radio calls to control room.
- Check security equipment for serviceability according to standard operating procedures.
- Identify and report faults and damage to security equipment.
- Monitor and identify risks to security during patrols and report observations according to procedures.
- Monitor security system.
- Set and verify electronic security and protection systems according to operating procedures.
- Report and record system malfunctions clearly and accurately and in the required format.
- Identify all signals received and take action according to response procedures.
- Maintain logbooks and reports in a clear, accurate and legible manner and in the required format.
- Respond to security alarm calls.
- Interpret all alarm signals correctly, identify sources and causes of alarms and notify authorised staff.
- Respond to alarms promptly and according to instructions and emergency procedures.
- Use and interpret codes and call signs correctly in all radio and telephone communication.
- Report incidents clearly, accurately and in the required format.