Pennsylvania Security Guard Training Manuals

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

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248 pages.

Every lesson includes Knowledge Checks and References for further study.

This manual is divided into thirteen (13) lessons:

• Lesson 1: Introduction
• Lesson 2: Power to Arrest
• Lesson 3: Searches
• Lesson 4: Evidence
• Lesson 5: Use of Force
• Lesson 6: Legal Liability
• Lesson 7: Documentation and Report Writing
• Lesson 8: Access Control
• Lesson 9: Counterterrorism
• Lesson 10: Fundamentals of Patrolling
• Lesson 11: Ethics
• Lesson 12: Professionalism
• Lesson 13: Handling Difficult People

Lesson 1: Introduction

Objectives:

• Recognize Responsibility and Authority of a Security Guard.
• Understand Laws and Regulations pertaining to private security work.
• Properly wear uniforms and display identification.
• Know requirements to obtain and maintain private security permit.

Lesson 2: Power to Arrest

Objectives:

• Describe the law of arrest as it pertains to private security in Pennsylvania.
• Differentiate the fundamentals of criminal law as it pertains to private security.
• Recognize the Pennsylvania State Statutes.
• Explain differences between detention and arrest.
• Summarize and define false imprisonment.
• Describe how to properly apply handcuffs
• Know the responsibilities of a private security guard.

Lesson 3: Searches

Objectives:

• Define seizure as it applies to private citizens.
• Describe the limits of search and seizure as it applies to private security in Pennsylvania.
• Interpret the Pennsylvania State Statutes.
• Conduct an appropriate area search.
• Protect an incident scene.
• Conduct an appropriate frisk.
• Understand the limits of searches during a detention.

Lesson 4: Evidence

Objectives:

• Identify common forms of evidence.
• Explain proper care and handling of evidence.
• Summarize the correct procedure to secure a scene.
• Describe common legal issues regarding evidence.
• Collect appropriate information from witnesses.
• Identify types of evidence.

Lesson 5: Use of Force

Objectives:

• Describe the law of arrest as it pertains to private security in the Pennsylvania.
• Paraphrase the responsibilities of a private security guard.
• Recognize the Pennsylvania State Statutes.
• 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.

Lesson 6: Legal Liability

Objectives:

• Define the difference between the court proceedings and the burden of proof for criminal and civil courts.
• Describe the penalties for criminal prosecution and civil litigation.
• Understand the personal liability of security guard.
• Define liability of the guard company.
• Define liability of the client.
• Describe differences between the criminal and civil process.
• Describe the role of the security guard.

Lesson 7: Documentation and Report Writing

Objectives:

• Write an effective report.
• Take descriptive and useful field notes.
• Demonstrate objectivity in report writing.
• Complete common types of reports.

Lesson 8: 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 9: Counterterrorism

Objectives:

• Identify functions of major counterterrorism agencies.
• Describe the nature of terrorism.
• Explain the goals of terrorism.
• Describe the differences between homegrown violent extremists and international terrorism.
• Identify the common homegrown violent extremists and organization goals.
• Identify suspicious behavior.
• Better protect their post from terrorist threats.

Lesson 10: 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 11: Ethics

Objectives:

• Recognize and avoid gender and racial harassment.
• Recognize and avoid discrimination.
• Develop respect of others.
• Understand the principles of ethical behavior.
• Describe how to avoid conflicts of interest.
• Identify ethical violations.
• Explain how to report unethical behavior.

Lesson 12: Professionalism

Objectives:

• Know how to project a friendly, professional image.
• Describe the importance of positive public relations.
• Demonstrate Command Presence.
• Understand the sources of power.
• Explain the importance of maintaining a clean, sharp uniform.
• Define good public relations.

Lesson 13: Handling Difficult People

Objectives:

• Summarize four specific reasons why consumers may become violent.
• Identify personal reactions to confrontation.
• Describe personal Risk Factors related to violent behavior.
• Explain the Stress Model.
• Discuss the Theoretical Models of Assault.
• Define how the working environment can affect behavior.
• Configure a safe working environment.

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