LEGAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SECURITY OFFICER

Your Role and Authority

Security officers are protectors, observers, and communicators. Their authority is limited and defined by legislation, licensing requirements, and workplace procedures.

Sources of Authority

Licensing Laws

Your licence grants permission to perform specific duties but does not give police powers.

Employer and Client Contracts

These define your responsibilities and the scope of your authority on site.

Workplace Policies and Procedures

These guide your daily actions, reporting, and escalation pathways.