IL Security Guard flashcards

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

PERC

Permanent Employee Registration Card issued by IDFPR; the individual security officer credential that must be carried while on duty and produced on request.

Citizen's arrest authority

A private person may arrest for a criminal offense committed in their presence, or for a felony when they have reasonable grounds and the person is actually guilty.

Shopkeeper's privilege

Illinois rule allowing brief, reasonable detention of a suspected shoplifter on probable cause, in a reasonable manner and time, for investigation or police notification.

Objective reasonableness

Graham v. Connor standard: force is judged by what a reasonable officer would do under the totality of circumstances, without hindsight.

Chain of custody

Chronological record of each evidence transfer showing date, time, from whom, to whom, purpose, and storage location; gaps weaken admissibility.

Report correction method

Errors are corrected with a single line-through and initials; erasures, white-out, or rewrites of completed reports are prohibited because they undermine credibility.

Head-to-toe description

Systematic method of describing a person: sex, race, age, height, weight, hair, clothing top to bottom, scars, tattoos, and distinguishing features.

Incident response sequence

Observe, assess, call for backup or police, contain or isolate, render aid, document, and notify supervisor and client.

PASS technique

Fire extinguisher procedure: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side, keeping an exit behind you.

Adult CPR ratio

Chest compressions at 100-120 per minute, about 2 inches deep, with 30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths until help arrives or an AED is ready.

Fire class K

Fires involving cooking oils and fats in commercial kitchens; extinguished with wet chemical agents, not water.

De-escalation sequence

Slow down, create distance and time, use a calm low tone, acknowledge the person's concern, offer choices, and request backup before physical intervention.

Active listening

Communication technique using paraphrase, reflection of feeling, open-ended questions, and summary to reduce perceived threat and build cooperation.

Verbal judo

Redirecting hostility with empathy, using the person's name, avoiding power struggles, and offering face-saving choices to gain voluntary compliance.

Opioid overdose signs

Pinpoint pupils, slow or absent breathing, and unresponsiveness; call 911 and administer naloxone if trained and authorized.

Bloodborne pathogen precaution

Treat all blood and body fluids as infectious; use gloves, eye protection, and a barrier device for rescue breathing.

Suspicious package indicators

Excessive postage, misspelled words, oily stains, protruding wires, unusual odor, and no return address; do not open or move - isolate and call authorities.

Critical infrastructure sectors

Key sectors including energy, water, transportation, communications, financial services, healthcare, and emergency services, each with specific protection requirements.

Tailgating prevention

Access control practice requiring one person per badge swipe, observing entry points, and politely challenging anyone without visible credentials.

Confidentiality duty

Client information, incident reports, and personal data are shared only on a need-to-know basis; unauthorized disclosure may violate law and contract.

Illinois unarmed training hours

Unarmed security officers complete 20 hours before assignment: 8 hours basic, 8 hours on-the-job, and 4 hours of other required instruction.

Armed officer requalification

Armed officers complete a 20-hour firearms course and requalify annually to maintain authorization to carry a firearm on duty.

False imprisonment

Intentional confinement of a person without lawful authority; a civil liability theory against security officers who detain without reasonable grounds.

Miranda and private officers

Miranda warnings apply only to government agents; a private security officer acting independently is not required to give them.

Evidence packaging rule

Physical evidence is packaged separately, labeled, sealed, and stored in a secured evidence locker; biological and perishable items need special handling.

Patrol observation method

Scan systematically left-to-right and near-to-far, vary routes and timing, and use peripheral vision to avoid predictable patterns.

Radio discipline

Identify yourself, state location, describe the situation, request specific resources, and acknowledge instructions during incident communication.

AED use steps

Turn on the AED, follow voice prompts, attach pads to the bare chest, clear the victim before shock, and resume CPR immediately after.

Severe bleeding control

Apply direct pressure first; if pressure fails, apply a tourniquet 2-3 inches above the wound and note the time applied.

Escalation indicators

Clenched fists, pacing, rapid speech, invasion of personal space, and threats; respond by increasing distance and calling for support.

Impairment documentation

Record observed behavior such as slurred speech, odor, bloodshot eyes, and unsteady gait; do not diagnose or label the person.

Insider threat indicators

Unusual after-hours access, attempts to bypass access control, unusual questions about security systems, and unexplained financial distress.

Bomb threat response

Remain calm, record exact words, note background sounds and caller details, notify supervisor and police, and follow evacuation procedures.