For an on-duty security officer, making sure the safety of those you serve will depend on how well secure you feel while you are on the job. The quality of the job goes hand in hand with your ability to safeguard and handle yourself in intense situations.
Very often, you might have to deal with cases of crimes like theft, disturbance, or assault. Mr. Mahajan says even though you will have acquired plenty of knowledge in training, you still have even more to learn while on the actual job.
And because you are in a position of responsibility, people need to believe that you can take care of yourself, and in turn, take care of them too. Discover three essential tips in this blog shared by Mr. Atul Mahajan, Director of Miraz Securitas Pvt Ltd India’s top security guard services provider that will help you keep safe and prevent hazardous situations as an on-duty security officer.
Check your Equipment
Prior to you start your shift, make sure to check that your gear is in proper working condition. Right from your security gloves and uniform to communication, weapon, and protective equipment, all the things need to be functional to do your job effectively.
Also, make certain to have all your equipment close to you throughout your shift. Be ready for the eventuality that anything may happen, and you will be well prepared to handle things adequately.
For example, a faulty radio device might get in the way of communicating with the rest of your team while de-escalating a potentially hazardous situation. Also, tight clothing will restrict quick movement, should you have a need to act fast. If you check your gear beforehand, you can identify those issues early and inform your supervisor of further action.
Know the Surroundings
Since this could be your first day on the job, you will need to engage all your senses and carefully patrol your surroundings. You need to get properly familiar with where you work to prevent losing your grip during intense pressure situations.
When you are sharp and aware of where you are, your mind is more likely to register anything that is out of place. Specific sounds smell or other related circumstances might demand a closer look.
At times, the subtle inconsistencies could wind up being the key to uncovering a danger or crime within your jurisdiction. Losing focus on the job means that you will miss out on a threatening situation, leaving you with less time to react.
Do not be Predictable
While working as a security officer means that you are responsible for securing and protecting specific areas and security checkpoints. Thus, your routes and patrolling methods should not be routine, specifically, if you have a large area to patrol. Predictable movement simply exposes you to vulnerability, where an intruder might outsmart you and escape your vision.
When you change your patterns, you have a better possibility of discouraging criminal activity, specifically, for anyone watching your movement. Also, make it a habit to stop all of a sudden and soak in your surroundings. You might also retrace your steps back to your starting point and watch out for any abnormal sightings.
If your business or residential premises is looking for a professional security officer, approach Miraz Securitas today. We would be always happy to partner with you while taking care of all your security needs.
Under the successful leadership of Mr. Mahajan, Miraz Securitas Pvt Ltd today has achieved an over 100% growth rate within half a decade time. His vision for upgrading private security service has helped Miraz Securitas established a footprint PAN India. Today Miraz ,a trusted name has clients , across all market segments such as top universities, private & international schools, prestigious institutions of government of India, retail establishment, & more.
In the year 2017, Miraz Securitas won the prestigious ‘MSE 4’ ratings by global rating & research organization – CRISIL & India’s Public Sector unit NSIC for accomplishing high-performance capability & above-average creditworthiness among other Indian companies.
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