Being a part of an agency responsible for the security of a venue or property, you are allowed the following powers for your work and fulfilling your responsibilities:
- You are allowed to use surveillance equipment (CCTV cameras) to monitor people and their behaviour within the premise of the place you will be working.
- If you are an armed guard, you will have permission to use your weapon in specific circumstances to protect property, people and yourself as a defensive act. You cannot use your weapon willy-nilly, though.
- As an unarmed guard, you will have general security responsibilities, including monitoring, regular patrolling, controlling the access to the venue and maintaining general safety and order.
- As a mobile guard, you will be responsible for regular patrolling of the location you are posted at while implementing road and parking regulations.
- As executive security, you will be responsible for the safety of celebrities, politicians and such important people. You will have several responsibilities and rights, but that won’t trump the law and a law-officers right.
In short, apart from some basic rights that apply to a security guard, certain responsibilities and powers change depending on your job role. Remembering this will help you understand and do your job better.