Unit 1: Principles of Working as a Security Officer in the Private Security Industry (Refresher)

Q1. Which of these describes random searching?

Q2. When is a door supervisor allowed to search a person?

Q3. Which of these instances is likely to indicate that a person is at risk of harm?

Q4. A victim of domestic violence approaches a security operative for advice in order to reduce the risk of further harm. What action should the security operative take?

Q5. Which of these is a likely indicator of terrorist activity?

Q6. Which of the following best describes a “random search”?

Q7. A security officer has the legal right to search someone when:

Q8. What must a security officer do before conducting a person search?

Q9. Which of the following is an example of a handheld searching device?

Q10. What is a key hazard a security officer should be aware of when conducting a search?

Q11 What is one precaution security staff should take when searching vehicles?

Q12. If a visitor refuses to be searched, what should a security officer do?

Q13. What is the purpose of completing a search log or report?

Q14. When searching children or young people, what is one requirement?

Q15. What should a security officer do if a prohibited or illegal item is found during a search?

Q16. What is the definition of ‘duty of care’?

Q17. Which of the following is a factor that could make someone vulnerable?

Q18. What action should a security officer take if they find a vulnerable person alone and confused?

Q19. Which of the following is a possible behaviour of a sexual predator?

Q20. Which of these may be a sign that a person is being abused?

Q21. What should a security officer do if someone makes an allegation of sexual assault?

Q22. What is a good way to deal with antisocial behaviour?

Q23. What does the UK Threat Level “SEVERE” mean?

Q24. Who is the official source for the UK’s national threat levels?

Q25. Which of the following is a marauding terrorist attack (MTA) method?

Q26. What should a security officer do first in a suspected terror situation?

Q27. What are the “Four Cs” for handling suspicious items?

Q28. What safety distance should you keep from a large vehicle suspected to contain explosives?

Q29. What is hostile reconnaissance?

Q30. Which of these behaviours could indicate suspicious activity?

Q31. Which of the following is a public campaign that raises awareness about terrorism response?

Q32. Which number should be used to report non-emergency suspicious behaviour confidentially?

Q33. When searching a vehicle, what should a security officer always ensure first?

Q34. What should a security officer do if a person refuses to be searched and insists on entering the premises?

Q35. What is a typical use of a search mirror with light during security checks?

Q36. Which of the following is a key principle when searching transgender individuals?

Q37. What is a “safe haven” in the context of assisting vulnerable people?

Q38. What should a security officer do if a suspicious individual avoids CCTV areas and loiters near emergency exits?

Q39. What does the SCaN initiative stand for?

Q40. What is a key feature of the “insider threat” in counter-terrorism awareness?