SIRA Security Guard Exam flashcards

33 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.

Citizen's arrest

A private person's power to detain someone caught committing a flagrant offence; the detainee must be handed to police promptly without unnecessary restraint.

SIRA

The Security Industry Regulatory Agency, the Dubai government body that licenses and regulates security guards, companies, and training providers in Dubai.

Duty of care

The legal obligation of a security guard to act reasonably to protect the safety and property of persons within their area of responsibility.

Access control

The process of verifying identity and authorisation before granting entry to a site, zone, or resource, denying access by default.

Tailgating

An access control breach where an unauthorised person follows an authorised person through a door or gate without presenting their own credential.

Fire triangle

The three elements needed for fire: fuel, oxygen, and heat; removing any one element prevents or extinguishes fire.

PASS technique

A method for using a fire extinguisher: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side.

Assembly point

A pre-designated safe location where evacuees gather after leaving a building so that a roll call can be conducted.

Risk assessment

A structured process to identify hazards, assess who may be harmed and how, evaluate risks, and record and review control measures.

Hierarchy of control

The order of risk controls: eliminate, substitute, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment as the last resort.

Near miss

An unplanned event that did not cause injury or damage but had the potential to do so; it must be reported to prevent future incidents.

Incident report

A factual written record of an incident including date, time, location, persons involved, what happened, action taken, and witnesses.

Chain of custody

The documented chronological record of who handled evidence, when, and where, used to prove evidence integrity in investigations.

De-escalation

A communication technique using calm tone, non-threatening body language, and distance to reduce tension and prevent violence.

Professional boundaries

Limits on a guard's conduct, such as avoiding personal relationships with visitors and refusing gifts or bribes, to maintain impartiality.

CPTED

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design: using natural surveillance, access control, territorial reinforcement, and maintenance to reduce crime opportunity.

Suspicious activity

Behaviour that deviates from the normal baseline, such as loitering without purpose, repeated reconnaissance, or avoiding cameras, which should be observed and reported.

Emergency numbers UAE

The UAE emergency contact numbers: 999 for police, 998 for ambulance, and 997 for civil defence (fire).

Evacuation route

A designated path from a building to a safe assembly point, kept clear, signed, and illuminated for use during an emergency.

Fire warden

A trained person responsible for directing evacuation, sweeping areas, and reporting clearance during a fire emergency.

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment, such as high-visibility vests and gloves, issued to protect the wearer from workplace hazards.

Radio protocol

Standard communication rules: identify yourself, keep messages brief, use clear language, and confirm receipt of critical information.

5W1H

A report-writing framework covering Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How to ensure complete and factual incident documentation.

Observation baseline

The normal pattern of activity at a site against which deviations, such as unusual behaviour or objects, can be detected and reported.

Refuge area

A temporary safe space in a building, such as a fire-rated lobby, where persons with disabilities wait for assistance during evacuation.

Use of force continuum

A graduated response from presence and verbal commands to physical control, using only necessary and proportionate force as a last resort.

Confidentiality

The duty to protect site information and personal data, sharing it only with authorised persons or as required by law.

Citizen's arrest condition

Detention is lawful only for a flagrant offence; the person must be handed to police promptly and treated humanely without abuse.

Fire class F

A fire involving cooking oils and fats, requiring a wet chemical extinguisher; water must not be used.

Visitor management

The process of logging visitor details, verifying identity, issuing badges, and escorting or restricting movement on site.

Key control

The practice of logging issue and return of keys and access cards, using secure storage, and rekeying after loss.

Incident command

The structured assignment of roles such as incident commander, communications, evacuation, and first aid during an emergency.

Bomb threat response

Remain calm, note caller details, do not use radios near suspected devices, evacuate, and follow police and civil defence instructions.