The Security Officer’s primary goal is the identification and prevention of situations that might put the client at risk, such as:
•To reduce the opportunity for crime, theft and vandalism.
•To assist the police with information during the investigation of a crime.
•To implement the company’s emergency preparedness plan in the event of an environmental disaster.
•To assist the company’s health and safety officer/First Aid attendant in the event of an accident or medical emergency.
•To perform safety checks/audits and to correct or take steps to correct any safety or security hazards.

This is achieved through any or all of the following tasks:
•Building and perimeter protection
•Intrusion and access control
•Alarm and surveillance system monitoring and response
•Fire prevention and control
•Emergency/disaster response as stipulated in the company’s emergency plan
•Prevention of theft
•Accident prevention
•Safety protection
•Enforcement of rules, regulations and policies