Pre-Employment Hiring Quiz: Security Officer Position

Position Applied For: Security Officer

1. What is the primary responsibility of a security guard? []a) Make arrests []b) Ensure the safety and security of people, property, and assets [] c) Handle customer service inquiries [] d) Investigate criminal cases

2. Which of the following is NOT part of a security guard's role? []a) Monitoring surveillance systems [] b) Patrolling assigned areas [] c) Responding to emergencies [] d) Issuing tickets for traffic violations

3. What should you do if you witness suspicious activity? []a) Confront the individual immediately [] b) Report it to the appropriate authorities and document it [] c) Ignore it unless it escalates [] d) Announce it over a loudspeaker

4. What does the acronym "SOP" stand for? []a) Security Operations Plan []b) Standard Operating Procedures [] c) Safety Observation Protocol [] d) Strategic Operations Program

5. What is the key purpose of patrolling as a security guard? []a) To find faults in operations [] b) To prevent and deter incidents [] c) To engage with unauthorized personnel [] d) To report directly to law enforcement

Section 2: Situational Judgment

6. You notice an unauthorized individual attempting to enter a restricted area. What is your first action?

8. A colleague reports a fire in a building you are assigned to protect. List the immediate steps you would take:

9. You see a co-worker violating company policies while on duty. What steps should you take?

A client approaches you with a concern about their personal safety on-site. How would you handle this situation?

Section 3: Legal and Ethical Knowledge

What is the primary reason security guards must follow legal guidelines? []a) To avoid personal liability [] b) To ensure professionalism and protect the rights of individuals [] c) To make arrests more effectively [] d) To reduce paperwork

True or False: A security guard can use physical force whenever they feel threatened. [] True[ ] False

Which of the following is an example of ethical behavior for a security guard? [] a) Accepting gifts from clients for special treatment []b) Reporting only major security incidents [] c) Treating all individuals with respect and fairness [] d) Sharing confidential information with friends

What is the importance of confidentiality in the security industry?

Section 4: Physical and Situational Preparedness

If you are required to stand for extended periods, how would you manage fatigue?

Describe your approach to de-escalating a verbal conflict between two individuals.

In an emergency evacuation, what is your role as a security guard?

What measures would you take to ensure your own safety during a potentially dangerous situation?

How would you handle a situation where your safety equipment fails during duty?

If you found an unmarked envelope containing cash in a restricted area, what would you do? []a) Keep it in your pocket until a see a supervisor []b) Split the cash with your partner or a supervisor []c) Take it home and think about it [] d) Maintain proper chain of custody and contact a supervisor immediately

If a visitor offers you a gift for granting them unauthorized access, how should you respond? []a) Take it and say thank you [] b) Put it in your locker until your shift is over []c) Politely and professionally say no thank you [] d) You should not give anyone access to an area clearly marked as restricted

A co-worker asks you to "look the other way" while they leave their post unattended. What would you do? []a) Ask him to get you a coffee while they're off post [] ]b) Go to another area so you don't see he's leaving his post []c) Let him know that you are not going to participate or be complicit []d) I wouldn't do anything

What steps would you take if you noticed a security camera in your area had been tampered with? [] a) Notify a supervisor immediately, take a picture and record it in your log [] b) Nothing now you know a good place to be on your cell phone [ ] c) Try to fix it [] d) Contact 911

If a supervisor instructs you to perform an action that violates

company policies, what would you do? []a) Do it so you don't get fired [] b) Review the policy to make sure he did violate it [] c) Report the person immediately to HR or a supervisor [] d) Ask for a piece of the action

Observation and Attention to Detail: 20%

Legal and Ethical Knowledge: 20%

Physical and Situational Preparedness: 15%