| 1 | Be able to deal with security incidents and emergencies safely | 1.1 | State the location of emergency equipment, including • Alarms • emergency exits • assembly points • utilities isolation points • nearest alternative telephones • internal shelter areas |
| 1.2 | Describe how to use emergency equipment |
| 1.3 | Confirm that the details relating to emergencies are accurate |
| 1.4 | Take appropriate action in an emergency situation which is within personal responsibility, authority and competence and maintains the safety of all persons |
| 1.5 | Demonstrate how to preserve the integrity of an emergency scene in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures |
| 1.6 | Demonstrate how to report the emergency, fully and accurately, to the emergency services and other interested parties in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures |
| 2 | Be able to deal with security threats | 2.1 | State the organisation’s and any other specific instructions and procedures for dealing with security threats |
| 2.2 | Describe the limits of personal responsibility, authority and competence to deal with security threats |
| 2.3 | Assess a security threat situation logically and calmly to decide the severity and nature of the threat |
| 2.4 | Record all relevant details related to threats, accurately and clearly so they can be available to authorised people as required |
| 2.5 | Give full and accurate details of threats to the relevant person as soon as possible |
| 2.6 | Complete the required documentation in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures |
| 2.7 | Describe how to keep records of security threats safe for use as evidence |
| 3 | Be able to recognise and deal with actual or potential breaches of the law or security requirements | 3.1 | Identify actual or potential breaches of the law correctly and promptly |
| 3.2 | Take action to minimise or prevent the continued breach or incident in line with instructions and the organisation’s policies and procedures |
| 3.3 | Take steps to maintain personal health, safety and welfare and that of other people during a breach |
| 3.4 | Record full and accurate details of breaches so they are available to the relevant person or authority |
| 3.5 | Complete the required documentation in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures |
| 3.6 | State the current laws relating to security breaches including: • criminal damage • offences against people • trespass (criminal and non-criminal) • public order • misuse of substances |