The main function of the security guard is the protection of property and people in public or private places. Its mission is also to welcome, monitor and control while ensuring the safety of citizens.
In an accident or incident, he is responsible for notifying the authorities and must participate in rescue operations. In the event of a fire, he must act quickly by issuing an alert, alerting the firefighters, and so on. while supervising the evacuation.
An officer may practice airport security, property protection, protection of persons, mobile security, internal security, conflict management, and fire safety services. He must keep a record of each common offense or detail encountered.
It deters and searches for attacks on property and people and on information and data in the area it monitors.
Security guards are mobilized at concerts, festivals, and major events and in stores, shopping centers, and airports. They ensure the safety, well-being, and integrity of populations to avoid all types of overflow.
HOW TO BECOME A SECURITY AGENT?
To become a well managed security service provider guard, certain professional obligations must be respected.
To practice, an agent must meet three legal conditions :
- To be of age;
- Have a clean criminal record;
- Hold a professional card issued by the CNAPS and valid for five years, obtained after 140 hours of training, the Professional Purpose Title of Prevention and Security Agent (TFP APS), formerly known as the CQP APSfor Professional Qualification Certificate of Prevention and Security Officer.
A security guard must control his concentration and behavior; he can carry out missions for several hours in a row and must remain vigilant at the slightest suspicious movement. Good physical condition is essential because he can sometimes remain standing throughout his mission and must be able to react quickly in the event of an incident.
Some skills are required:
- Patience, calm, and self-control. Officers cannot afford to panic and must be able to maintain their composure in all circumstances;
- The basics of first aid;
- Know the different alarm and monitoring equipment;
- Maintain vigilance, pay attention to the slightest details, and be aware of unusual changes.
- In the event of a problem, the agents must be able to make the best decision very quickly by respecting the general framework of the instructions;
- They must indeed be able to defuse a dangerous situation by avoiding recourse to physical contact as much as possible;
- Ability to exercise authority;
- An excellent presentation. He is the first image that visitors see of the company;
- Compliance with the rules. They must respect the legislation, and the instructions are given by their employer.
WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE DEVELOPMENTS FOR A SECURITY OFFICER?
Depending on his training, the security officer can specialize in several areas (fire safety officer, site manager, service manager, etc.).
After the TFP APS (Professional Qualification Certificate for Prevention and Security Agent), the prospect of SSIAP training opens up.
SAP 1 corresponds to training as a fire safety officer, SSIAP 2 leads to the position of manager or site manager, and SSIAP 3 leads to the functions of department head.
Another prospect for an agent holding a TFP APS, obtain the title of Head of Post, in apprenticeship, for example (Bac level), then continue by obtaining a title of Team Leader (level III equivalent BTS) and then former as operational director of a profit center specializing in security (level II equivalent Bac + 3/4).
WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SPECIALIZATIONS?
Specific professional certifications are required for some agents:
- Certified defense dog handler for canine agents;
- Certified tell security operator for CCTV operators;
- SAP 1, 2, or 3 certifications for agents specializing in fire safety.
and they must respect what the profession imposes on agents:
- Compliance with the orders of the company of security guards that employs him;
- The client’s indications of the risks on the site where he is working are generally detailed in an instruction book.
In addition to the possible specializations, the field of work impacts the type of interventions:
- Security and surveillance missions;
- Access control missions;
- Customer service missions;
- Emergency missions.
- Appartment Security Mission
