Group 3

Security Guard's Professional Conduct and Ethics

1. Security Guard's Creed

As a Security Guard, my fundamental duty is to protect lives and properties and maintain order
within the vicinity or place of duty, protect the interest of my employer and our clients and the
security and stability of our government and country without compromise and prejudice, honest
in my action, words and thought, and do my best to uphold the principle: MAKADIYOS,
MAKABAYAN AT MAKATÃO.

2. Ethical Standard
As security guard/detective, his fundamental duty is to serve the interest or mission of his agency
in compliance with the contract entered into with the clients or customers of the agency he is to
serve thus,

1. He shall be honest in thoughts and deeds both in his official actuation, obeying the laws of the
land and the regulations prescribed by his agency and those establish by the company he is
supposed to serve.

2. He shall not reveal any confidential matter committed to him as a security guard and such
other matters imposed upon him by law.

3. He shall act all times with decorum and shall not permit personal feelings, prejudices and
undue friendship to influence his actuation in the performance of his official functions.

4. He shall not compromise with criminal and other lawless elements to the prejudice of the
customersorclientsandshallassistgovernment relentless drive against lawlessness and other forms
of criminality.
5. He shall carry out his assigned duties as required by law to the best of his ability and shall
safeguard life and property of the establishment he is assigned to.

6. He shall wear his uniform, badge, patches and insignia properly as a symbol of public
trustand confidence as an honest and trustworthy security guard, watchman and private
detective.

7. He shall keep his allegiance first to the government he is assigned to serve with loyalty and
utmost dedication.

8. He shall diligently and progressively familiarize himself with the rules and regulations lay down
by his agency and those of the customers or clients.
9. He shall at all times be courteous, respectful and salute his superior officers, government
officials and officials of the establishment where her is assigned and the company he is supposed
to serve.

10. He shall report for duty always in proper uniform and neat in his appearance and

11. He shall learn at heart and strictly observe the laws and regulations governing the use of
firearm.

3. Code of Conduct
1. He shall carry with him at all times during his tour of duty his license identification card and
duty detail order with an authority to carry firearms.
2. He shall not use his license and privileges to the prejudice of the public, the client or customer
and his agency.
3. He shall not engage in any unnecessary conversation with anybody except in discharge of his
work and shall at all times keep himself alert during his tour of duty.
4. He shall not read newspapers, magazines, books, etc, while actually performing his duties.
5. He shall not drink any intoxicating liquor immediately before and during his tour of duty.
6. He shall know the location of eh alarm box near his post and sound the alarm in case of fire or
disorder.
7. He shall know extinguishers at his post.
how to operate any fire
8. He shall know the location of the telephone and/or telephone number of the police precincts
as well as the telephone number of the fire stations in the locality.
9. He shall immediately notify the police in case of any sign of disorder, strike, riot or any serious
violations of the law.
10. He or his group or guards shall not participate or integrate any disorder, strike, riot or any
serious violations of the law.
11. He stall asian the police enthe presenati in the protection of life, property/ having in mind
that the nature of his responsibilities is similar to that of the latter.
12. He shall familiarize himself with the Private Security Agency Law (RA 5487) as amended, and
the PNP SAGSD implementing rules and regulations.
13. When issued a pass he should not lend his pass to anybody.
14. He shall always in proper uniform and shall always carry with him his basic requirements, and
equipment such as writing notebook, ball pen, nightstick (baton) and/or radio. He shall endeavor
at all times to merit and be worthy of the trust and confidence of the agency he represents and
the client he serves.

4. General Order
1. To take charge of this post and all companies property in view and protect/preserve the same
with utmost diligence.
2. To walk during tour of duty in military manner, keeping always in the alert and observing
everything that takes place within sight or hearing
3. To report all violation of orders I am instructed to enforce.
4. To repeat all calls from post more distant from the guardhouse where I am station.
5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.
6. To receive, obey and pass out to the relieving guard all order from company officers or officials,
supervisors post in charge or shift leaders.
7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
8. To sound or call the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
9. To call the superior officer in any case not covered by instructions.
10. To salute all company officials, superiors in the agency, ranking public officials and
commission officers of the AFP and officers of the PNP.
11. To be especially watchful at night and during the time of challenging to challenge all persons
on or near my post and to allow no one to pass or loiter without proper authority.

Selection of Guards

R.A 5487 and its implanting rules and regulations prescribed the minimum requirements for
guards to be able to secure a license to exercise profession as a security guard, private detective,
security officers and security consultant.
Who may organize and maintained a Private Security Agency and Private Detective Agency - Any
Filipino Citizen or corporation, association, partnership, one hundred percent (100% of which
owned and controlled by Filipino citizens, may organized maintain a PSA and PDA.

Basic Qualifications of an Agency Operator/ Manager Agency

a .The operator or manager of an agency including, managers of branch offices, must be:
1. Filipino Citizen;
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2. Not be less than 25 years of age;
3. College graduate and/or
a Commissioned
officer, inactive or retired service or retired from the AFP or PNP.
4. Has taken a course/seminar on industrial Security Management and/or must have adequate
training or experience in the security business; and
5. Good moral character.
b.
New applicant for license to operate shall be required to obtained minimum capitalization of one
million pesos (P1,000,000) with a minimum bank deposit of five hundred thousand pesos
(P500,000) in order to start its business operation.
Basic qualification of a Security Consultant
1. Filipino Citizen;
2. Physically fit;
3. Holder of Master degree of Criminology, MPA, MNSA, Industrial Management of LL.B.
4. Must have at least ten (10) years' experience in the operation and management of security
business.
Basic Qualifications of a Security Officer
No person shall be licensed as a private detective unless possesses the following qualification:
1. Filipino Citizen;
2. Physically and mentally fit;
3. Holder of a baccalaureate degree preferably
Bachelor of Law, BS Criminology.
4. Graduate of a criminal Investigation Course offered by the PNP or the NBI or any Police training
recognized training center, a in any authorized/
5. Advance ROTC/CMT graduate or its equivalent.

Basic Qualifications of a Private Security Guard:

No person shall be licensed as security guard unless he possesses the following qualification:

1. Filipino Citizen;
2. High school graduate;
3. Physically and mentally fit;
4. Not less than 18 years of age nor more than
50 years old. (For new applicant and SGs in supervisory position); and
5. Has undergone a pre-licensing training course or its equivalent

Desirable Qualities of Security Guards

1. Alertness - a good guard must be alert and observant. This can be attained by watchfulness,
dedication and diligence.
2. Judgment - sound and good judgment is more than the use of common sense. It is the arriving
at wise and timely decision.
3. Confidence - it is the state of being sure; a state of mind free from doubt or misgivings. This
attribute includes faith in oneself and in his abilities, which is attained by job knowledge.
4. Physical fitness - security work is strenuous and demanding. Physical conditioning is essential if
he is to be a dependable guard.
5. Tactfulness - ability of the guard to deal with others successfully without offending. In short, he
can be firm but pleasant.
6. Self-control - ability to take hold of oneself regardless of a provoking situation. With self-
control, the guard will do his work without being angry and the situation will be on hand.
7. Interest, loyalty, responsible and trustworthy, is also important attributes of a reliable guard.

License in the Security Profession

1. License to Operate - before a Private Security Agency (PSA) can operate, it has to secure a
License to Operate (LTO) categorized as either Temporary or Regular. A temporary license is
issued by the PNP thru Civil Security Group Directorate after the applicant/ license should have
complied with all the requirements while it has less than two hundred guards. A regular license
to operate is issued to the SA once it is qualified of having two hundred or more license security
guard in its employ duly posted. Regular license is renewable every two years.
2.Security Guard License - before a security guard can practice his profession; he shall possess
valic ecurity license. The use of expired license is noi allowed. In case of doubt, license may be
verined at the PNP SAGSD whether valid or fake.

3. Firearm's license - all firearms of the security agency should be covered with firearms
license issued by the PNP through its Firearms Explosive Division under the Civil Security Group,
renewable every two years. No duplication of two or more firearms with the same make and
serial number shall be covered by one license.

Firearms and Weapons Authorized for Use of the Security Guard while on Duty
1. Handguns/Low-powered (cal. 22 and cal. 38) not exceeding one FA for every two guards
employed.
2. Shotguns (not bigger than 12 gauge)
3. High-powered- when the ageney is operating in areas where there is upsurge of lawlessness
and criminality as determined by the Chief PNP.

Handling Firearms
The Fundamentals of Firearm Safety
1. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction; never point a firearm at anyone or anything you do
not want to shoot.
2. Keep your finger off the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot.
3. Keep the action open and the gun unloaded until you are ready to use it.
ditional Specific Rules of Safe Gun Handling
1. Treat every firearm as if it were loaded.
2. Never pass a firearm to another person, or accept a firearm from another person, until the
cylinder or action is open and you have personally checked that the weapon is completely
unloaded.
3. Before handling any firearm, understand its operation.
4. Never rely on any mechanical device for safety.
5. Think before shooting.
6. Never joke around or engage in horseplay while handling or using firearms.
7. Be alert at all times; never shoot it you are tired cold or impaired in any way. Do not mix
alcohol or drugs with shooting.
8. Do not sleep with a loaded firearm in your bedroom if you sleepwalk, have nightmares, sleep
restlessly or have other sleep problems.
9. Safeguard your sight, hearing, and health.
10. Speak up when you observe unsafe behavior.
11. Receive competent instruction from a qualified person.
Safety Rules Related to Your Target
1. Identify your target positively.
2. Note what is behind your target.
3. Never shoot at a hard surface, or at water.
4. Never shoot at glass bottles or other inappropriate targets.
5. Never shoot directly upwards or at high angle of elevation.
6. Never shoot across a highway.
7. Never use a road sign as a target.
8. Never poach a game animal out of season.

Guards' Uniforms, Equipment and Paraphernalia

1. Set of Uniforms for Security Personnel
a. Headgear - perchine cap for men and 2 ply
caps for women
.b. Service Bush Jacket - intended for Directorial and staff officers.
c. Service Shirt
d. Service Trouser
e. Service Belt
f. Footwear

2. Color of Uniforms
a. Private Security Agency - Navy blue (upper and lower)
b. Company Security Forces - light blue/ light gray for upper and navy blue for lower.
c. Government Security Forces - white for upper and navy blue for lower.

3. Ornaments and Patches

a. national badge
b. cap device
c. regulation buckle
d. collar device
e. name cloth
f. agency/ unit name cloth

4. Equipment and Paraphernalia

a. Leather pistol belt with regulation buckle
b. Holster, black leather for pistol
c. Night stick with horizontal handle
d. Whistle with lanyard
e. Handheld radio
f. Pocket notebook and ball pen
Responding to Emergency Situations

1. Check Emergency Preparedness Plan

The factors to be considered in preparing
emergency plans are the following:

• Type of emergency

• Physical layout of the installation

> Observation, description, identification control

• Security and safety inspection

> Communication flow/ control

2. Check Emergency Alarm System

3. Check Emergency Equipment and First Aid Kits