Course Description

The security of governmental buildings and facilities affects not only the daily operations of the government but also the health, well-being, and safety of employees and the public. This also applies to important facilities operated by private companies or non-profit organizations. There is a need for building protection by investigating, detecting, deterring and disrupting security threats. In order to protect and safeguard effectively and efficiently, personnel need to be trained in communication skills, infrastructural know-how and methodologies for the coordination of relevant parties. This course is designed to provide necessary skills and instill participants with examples of best practices and the familiarity to implement them individually.

Course Outlines

• Introduction to security guard profession
• Security guard officers functions
• Training officer responsibilities
• Theories of criminal motivation
• Demonstrations & protests
• Terrorism and militancy
• Perimeter & buildings security
• Buildings security design principles
• Physical security and crime prevention
• Basic components of physical security
• Electronic and IT security
• Integrating & specifying security technology
• Protection of sensitive information
• Security standards and best practices
• Security investigations
• Security risk management
• Developing security risk management
• Security audit and quality control
• Communications skills
• Overcoming the barriers to effective communication