Brief Job Description: The primary role of an Armed Security Guard entails guarding designated premises and people. The core responsibility of an Armed Security Guard includes guarding life, property and premises against threats & risks. The role requires initiative and effective communication.
Personal Attributes: An Armed Security Guard needs to bear a good moral character, pleasing deportment, even temperament, healthy habits and good grooming in addition to being physically fit, mentally robust, intelligent and proficient in handling of firearms. He/ she needs to be alert, calm and confident to control situations effectively using personal initiative. The Guard’s presence needs to generate confidence in perilous situations.
NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS (Nos.)
♦ ARMED SECURITY TASKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH BASIC SECURITY PRACTICES
♦OBSERVE SAFETY NORMS WHILE HANDLING FIREARMS
♦DEAL WITH SECURITY SITUATIONS WARRANTING USE OF LICENSED FIREARMS
♦ PROVIDE PRIVATE ARMED GUARDING SERVICE TO PEOPLE, PROPERTY AND PREMISES
♦ SUPPORT GUARDING DUTIES WITH LICENSED FIREARMS
♦ CARRY OUT ROUTINE ARMED GUARDING DUTIES
♦ SUPPORT CASH AND VALUABLESIN- TRANSIT OPERATIONS
♦ ARMED GUARDING DUTIES IN COMMERCIAL DEPLOYMENTS
♦ARMED GUARDING DUTIES IN INDUSTRIAL DEPLOYMENTS
♦ PROJECT POSITIVE IMAGE OF SELF AND THE ORGANIZATION
♦ CONFORM TO RUDIMENTARY LEGAL REQUIREMENTS OF PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES
(REGULATION) ACT - 2005 WHEN UNDERTAKING SECURITY TASKS
♦ HEALTH AND SAFETY