Chapter 17: Private Security

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts related to private security, detailing definitions, roles, types, functions, and issues within the field.

Private Protective Services

Self-employed individuals and businesses providing security services for a fee to protect persons, property, or interests.

Role of Private Security

To protect people, property, and secure private interests, acting as an adjunct to public law enforcement.

Private Security compared to Public Law Enforcement

More personal, and exceeds the combined budget of all local, state, and federal law enforcement.

Types of Private Security

Includes armored car services, alarm companies, bank guards, company guards, and more.

Who employs private security?

Private companies, foreign governments, individuals, educational institutions, utility companies, and various levels of government.

Duties of Private Security

Access control, patrol, routine and emergency response, investigations, audits, and threat analysis.

Access Control

Determining who comes in and who goes out of a secure area.

Private Security Personnel

Can be armed or unarmed, uniformed, plainclothes, or undercover.

Types of Security Personnel Vehicles

Includes cars, bicycles, aircraft, vessels, and specialized vehicles like drones.

Entry Level Employees in Security

May include career security officials, former military, and retired law enforcement personnel.

Salary Range for Security Guards

Typically between $32,345.00 to $43,000.00 per year.

Threat Analysis

Evaluating internal and external threats that can be man-made or natural.

Jurisdictional Overlap

Situations where the responsibilities of private security and public law enforcement may intersect.

Ethical Issues in Private Security

Concerns surrounding selection, background checks, and training of private security personnel.

Armed Private Security

Security personnel who carry weapons as part of their duties.

Unarmed Private Security

Security personnel who do not carry weapons while on duty.

Private Security in Healthcare

Includes hospital security and protection of patients and staff.

Executive Protection

Specialized security services focused on protecting high-profile individuals.

Loss Prevention

Strategies to prevent theft and reduce losses in retail and other businesses.

Mall Security

Private security focused on ensuring safety and managing incidents in shopping malls.

Specialized Security Services

Include services like cyber security and risk analysis.

Corporate Investigators

Private security professionals who conduct investigations for companies.

Locksmith Services in Security

Professionals who provide services related to locks and keys as part of security measures.

Consultants in Security

Experts who advise on security measures and risk management.

Patrol Responsibilities

Duties that involve monitoring specific areas to maintain security.

Routine Response Protocols

Standard procedures to follow in normal security operations.

Emergency Response in Security

Actions taken during critical incidents to ensure safety and security.

Training for Private Security Personnel

Essential preparation involving selection, skills development, and background checks.

Career Prospects in Security

Opportunities for advancement in private security careers based on experience and training.

Specialized Security Equipment

Tools and devices used in modern security practices, including drones and K-9 units.