Designated Security Duty

The Designated Security Duty course provides structured training for personnel who are required to carry out specific security-related responsibilities as part of their job.

The course begins with an introduction to security duties and progresses through threat awareness, risk identification, access control, patrol procedures, security monitoring, communication, incident reporting, emergency response, search and screening procedures, and protection of information and physical assets.

Learners are also introduced to professional conduct, conflict management, security compliance, and the importance of following site-specific security plans and procedures.

Practical scenarios and assessments can be used to help learners demonstrate their ability to apply security procedures effectively in realistic workplace situations.

Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities associated with designated security duties.
• Identify common security threats, hazards, and vulnerabilities.
• Apply appropriate access-control and security-monitoring procedures.
• Recognize suspicious persons, activities, objects, and situations.
• Conduct basic security patrols and observations.
• Communicate security information clearly and professionally.
• Respond appropriately to security incidents and emergency situations.
• Follow basic search and screening procedures.
• Protect organizational assets, information, equipment, and restricted areas.
• Maintain accurate security records and incident reports.
• Apply professional conduct and basic conflict-management principles.
• Follow organizational security policies and standard operating procedures.

Main Learning Domains

1. Security Knowledge
Understanding security principles, threats, vulnerabilities, responsibilities, and procedures.

2. Security Operations
Applying access control, patrol, monitoring, screening, and asset-protection procedures.

3. Communication & Reporting
Using effective communication systems and accurately documenting security activities and incidents.

4. Emergency Response
Taking appropriate action during security breaches, emergencies, evacuations, and other incidents.

5. Professional Conduct
Maintaining discipline, confidentiality, situational awareness, ethical behavior, and respect for individuals.