As your tour of
duty begin, being a security guard you should not forget to carry with you the
required security guard’s paraphernalia as part of your guard’s uniform, in
order to protect not merely yourselves, but the property or people you are
protecting to.
The job of being
security guard is a very risky and critical one; simply because you have to
deal with various types of criminals and unscrupulous individual.
That’s why it
is important that you have these top 11 gears for security guard that you
should carry while on duty.
1. Firearm
Basically, one of
the most important gears for security guard of course the firearm, but
obviously you’re going to need a proper training on the basic firearm safety.
In
the Philippines setting there are 4 kinds of firearms could issued to security
guard, depending on the nature of his/her assignment.
The most common
security guards firearms today are 9mm and 38 Cal. revolvers which
usually issued to security guards in subdivision, hotels, commercial areas,
factories and other small businesses.
The other
one is the 12 gauge shotgun, a short range weapon could be a
superior way to keep an area secured.
And last one is Armalite rifle, this
special long firearm is used by security guard specially in escorting bank
teller in money transaction.
2. Flashlight
A flashlight is an
item which extremely important while tour of duty or conducting night patrols
considering that power failures happened without warning, so such kind of
scenarios you will definitely prepared.
3. Two-Way
Radio
A two-way radio or
most often called walkie-talkie is similarly very important security
guard’s device while on duty because will give you the ability to communicate
instantly to the member of security team in case of any emergency. However, you
should familiar yourself with the international 10 Codes
Mobile Phone is
also good alternative just in case you have no available two-way radio, simply
make sure that you have lists or add into your mobile phone address book the
most important emergency numbers, so you could contact them right away.
4. Handcuffs
To restrain and
secure the persons involves in criminality, or to stop further personal
injuries to the criminals, handcuffs is the answer.
A handcuff is the
best and commonly known in preventing suspected criminals from escaping
security guard custody prior to handover to law enforcement.
Typically
handcuffs are made by various kinds of metals with different types of brands
and models, if you want strong and durability, police handcuffs is the one of
the best.
5. A Nightstick or
Guard Baton
Baton or
nightstick is an additional gear for security guard protection, when some
people with criminal instinct see that you have one in your position, probably
they will behaved because baton could certainly make some damage.
Complete baton
training course were included in the package of some security guard training
center when you enroll for basic security guard training
course.
Please note that
it’s a huge advantage for security guard who knows how to use a baton.
6. Teargas or Pepper
spray
Teargas or Pepper
spray is best to use in crowd control, and to suppress any attacker or
unruly behavior.
Security guard is legally allowed to use such device,
even civilian could purchase Pepper spray for their own protection.
Security guard may
undertake pepper spray training in order to comprehend when and how to
correctly use it during tour of duty.
7. Security Guard
Belt
Security guard
belt is also important paraphernalia’s for any security guard. Without this
equipment you cannot place your other important gear like baton, firearm, first
aid kit, extra bullet and many other things.
8. Medicine Kit
Security guard
should have this type of gear, given that security guard is the first responder
when emergency happened.
It is a good thing
that you have medicine kit with you because it’s easy to respond efficiently.
Like for instance when somebody need your assistance for the plaster or band
aid you could help them right away.
9. Digital Camera
A digital camera
is another important security guard’s equipment that you should not ignore.
Digital camera could be used to gather evidence and spying wrong doing, the
photos and the videos which you take could possibly help you in describing
different angle of the incident.
10. Whistle
The whistle is
also important piece for the security guard. You may use this as a signalling
tool, to notify or alarm people near besides your post for possible
danger.
Security guard
should be carry a whistle to ensure that when sudden emergency situation like
earthquakes, or other disaster occur you could attract attention through a
unique and loud sound.
You could use this
piece also if you trapped beneath the collapsed building to attract rescuer
attention. Expert says that shouting much could consume more
energy.
11. Boots
A good quality
pair of security guard boots is also important to security personnel
since they were spent often walking during tour of duty. Some security guard
agencies provide boots or leather shoes to their guards for uniformity.
Basically the
black shoes or combat boots are usually the required uniform of the security
guard, however it depends on the nature of the assignment.
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