Elements and Performance Criteria
- Search environment and property.
- Define the search operation and task information and communicate this to relevant people.
- Use communication strategies to promote cooperation and effective search outcomes.
- Establish the security of the environment and property according to search procedures and safety considerations.
- Identify and use correct search equipment according to organisational procedures.
- Conduct search according to standard operating procedures to ensure thorough and systematic process is used.
- Seize and record unauthorised items and secure these according to procedures.
- Return authorised items in the condition found.
- Complete reports promptly, accurately and in the required format.
- Search people.
- Monitor offenders and their contacts to detect unauthorised concealment.
- Inform relevant people of the purpose and procedures to be used in searches clearly and accurately.
- Ensure searching of people complies with organisationalpolicies and procedures and principles of humane care.
- Secure unauthorised items according to procedures and concern for the safety and welfare of all involved.
- Provide clear, accurate and comprehensive information to relevant people.