FL Security Guard flashcards

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

Class D License

Florida security officer license that authorizes unarmed security work; a separate Class G license is required to carry a firearm on duty.

Citizen's Arrest

A private person may arrest another for a felony or a breach of the peace committed in their presence, then must promptly deliver the person to law enforcement.

Reasonable Force

The degree of force a prudent person would use under the same circumstances; it must be proportional to the threat and stop when the threat ends.

False Imprisonment

Unlawfully detaining or restricting a person's movement without legal authority or consent; creates both civil and criminal liability for a security officer.

Three Authentication Factors

Something you know (PIN), something you have (badge or key), and something you are (biometrics); combining two different types creates two-factor authentication.

Tailgating

An unauthorized person following an authorized person through a secured door without their knowledge or consent; a common physical access breach.

Anti-Passback

An access control rule that prevents a credential from being used to enter twice in a row without an intervening exit, blocking credential sharing.

Least Privilege

The access control principle that a person should be granted only the minimum access needed to perform their job duties.

Mantrap

An interlocking double-door entry that admits one person at a time, preventing tailgating into high-security areas.

Unpredictable Patrol

Varying routes, timing, and direction during patrol rounds so that observers cannot anticipate officer movements, improving deterrence.

Checkpoint System

A mechanical or electronic clock system that records when an officer reaches each patrol checkpoint, documenting that rounds were completed.

Post Orders

Written instructions that define a security officer's duties, patrol requirements, reporting procedures, and escalation steps at a specific site.

Objective Reporting

Recording observable facts and behaviors rather than opinions or conclusions, such as writing 'staggering' instead of 'intoxicated.'

Head-to-Toe Description

A systematic method of describing a person from head to feet, including sex, age, height, weight, hair, clothing, and distinguishing marks.

Supplemental Report

A separate follow-up report used to add or correct information after a report is submitted, rather than altering the original document.

PASS Technique

Fire extinguisher method: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.

Run Hide Fight

Active threat response options: evacuate if safe, hide and barricade if not, and fight as a last resort when confronted.

Emergency Action Plan

A documented plan assigning roles, communication methods, evacuation routes, and assembly points for responding to emergencies.

De-escalation

Using calm tone, active listening, personal space, and time to reduce a person's agitation and avoid escalation to violence.

Active Listening

A communication technique using paraphrasing, clarifying questions, and confirmation of understanding to ensure the message is received correctly.

Communication Loop

The process of sender, message, channel, receiver, and feedback; noise at any stage can distort the message.

CPTED

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

Layered Defense

Placing successive barriers such as perimeter fencing, lighting, locks, and alarms around an asset so a single failure does not compromise security.

Key Control

A documented system for issuing, tracking, returning, and restricting duplication of keys to prevent unauthorized access.

Crime Triangle

A model showing crime requires an offender, a suitable target, and opportunity; removing any one element prevents the crime.

Routine Activity Theory

Crime occurs when a motivated offender and a suitable target meet in the absence of a capable guardian.

Shrinkage

Retail inventory loss caused by employee theft, shoplifting, vendor fraud, and administrative or paperwork error.

Use-of-Force Continuum

A progressive framework from presence and verbal direction through empty-hand control and intermediate weapons to deadly force, matched to the threat.

Duty to Intervene

The obligation of officers to stop excessive force by another officer and to report and render aid after force is used.

Positional Asphyxia

Breathing restriction caused by body position, such as prone restraint with weight on the back; monitor the subject's breathing closely.

Terrorism

The unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government or civilian population for political or social goals.

CBRNE

Categories of weapons of mass destruction: chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive agents.