Haryana BSEH Secondary NSQF Private Security key terms

A business entity that supplies trained guards to protect people, property or premises for a fee, and which must be registered and licensed under the Private Security Agencies Regulation Act before operating.

A person employed by a licensed agency to protect persons, property or premises by watching, controlling access, patrolling and reporting, without exercising police powers such as arrest or search.

The written set of expected behaviours a guard must follow on duty, covering honesty, discipline, courtesy, sobriety, confidentiality and obedience to lawful orders from supervisors and clients.

Failure to perform assigned security tasks with reasonable care, such as sleeping on post, leaving the gate unattended or skipping patrol rounds, which can lead to disciplinary action or dismissal.

A short formal briefing and inspection held before a shift, where the supervisor checks uniform, turnout, equipment and fitness for duty and passes on orders and current instructions to the guard.

The overall appearance and readiness of a guard on parade, including clean pressed uniform, polished boots, correct badge, shaved or neat appearance and properly carried equipment.

Controlled marching movements such as stand-at-ease, attention, salute, right turn and quick march, performed on command to build discipline, coordination and smart bearing in a guard force.

The structured transfer of duty from one guard or shift to the next, covering keys, registers, equipment, pending incidents and special instructions, confirmed by signature so no information is lost.

The process of deciding who may enter or leave a protected area and under what conditions, using checks such as identity verification, visitor passes, registers and vehicle inspection at gates.

A bound record where every non-regular entrant's name, address, phone number, purpose, time in, time out and the host visited are written, giving a reliable audit trail of movement.

Checking that a person's claimed identity matches a genuine document such as an Aadhaar card, driving licence or employee pass, and that the photo and details agree with the holder.

Protection of the outer boundary of a site through walls, fences, gates, lighting, barriers and guard posts, designed to delay or detect anyone attempting unauthorised entry.

Continuous monitoring of closed-circuit television feeds to detect suspicious activity, verify alarms and preserve recorded evidence, with camera positions chosen to cover gates, boundaries and vulnerable areas.

A screening device, either hand-held or walk-through, that signals the presence of metal objects on a person and is used at entry points to prevent weapons or prohibited items being carried in.

The lawful and respectful method of checking a person, bag or vehicle, done with consent, in view of witnesses where required, by a guard of the same gender for body searches, and recorded in the register.

A portable two-way radio used by guards to stay in contact with the control room and each other, communicating on an assigned channel with short, clear messages and standard call signs.

The agreed rules for voice communication over radio, including identifying yourself, keeping messages brief, using plain language, confirming receipt and avoiding personal or confidential information on open channels.

The central monitoring point where alarms, cameras and radio traffic come together, staffed to receive guard reports, coordinate response and record events as they happen.

The three elements needed for fire: fuel, oxygen and heat. Removing any one of them stops combustion, which is the principle behind every type of fire extinguisher.

A portable device that discharges water, foam, powder or gas to put out a small fire, chosen to match the class of fire and operated with the pass technique: pull, aim, squeeze, sweep.

The grouping of fires by the material burning, such as solid materials, flammable liquids, gases and electrical equipment, so that the correct extinguishing agent is selected and dangerous mistakes are avoided.

A planned rehearsal of evacuation in which the alarm is sounded, occupants leave by marked routes to the assembly point and roll call is taken, so that real emergencies are handled calmly.

A pre-designated safe open area away from the building where evacuees gather after a fire or other emergency so that heads can be counted and missing persons reported.

Immediate, simple care given to an injured or suddenly ill person before professional medical help arrives, aimed at preserving life, preventing worsening and promoting recovery.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: chest compressions, with rescue breaths if trained, given to a person who is unresponsive and not breathing normally, to keep blood circulating until medical help arrives.

A stable side-lying posture for an unconscious but breathing casualty that keeps the airway open and lets fluids drain, reducing the risk of choking while waiting for help.

The organised actions taken when an emergency occurs, including raising the alarm, informing the control room and emergency services, guiding evacuation and securing the scene.

Gear worn to reduce risk of injury or illness on duty, such as helmet, reflective jacket, gloves, safety shoes and ear protection, selected for the hazard and checked before use.

Daily habits such as bathing, clean uniform, trimmed nails, brushed teeth and hand washing that keep a guard healthy, presentable and acceptable to the public and clients.

A danger arising from the work itself, such as night-shift fatigue, long standing hours, exposure to weather, slippery floors or aggressive visitors, which a guard must recognise and manage.

The registration certificate issued under the Private Security Agencies Regulation Act that allows an agency to operate lawfully in a state, subject to conditions on training, records and guard verification.

The background check of a guard's character and criminal record conducted through police authorities before employment, as required for persons working in private security agencies.

The official duty register in which a guard records events chronologically during a shift, including time, place, persons involved and action taken, signed and countersigned by the supervisor.

A written account of an unusual event such as theft, fire, assault or unauthorised entry, stating facts observed without opinion, the time, location, witnesses and immediate action taken.

The deliberate, attentive watching of people, vehicles and surroundings to notice what is normal and spot deviations, using all senses and memory without jumping to conclusions.

Moving on a planned route through an area at irregular intervals to check for fire, theft, intrusion, unsafe conditions and suspicious activity, with each round recorded at checkpoints.

Managing groups of people at gates, events or emergencies through barricades, queue lanes, clear instructions and calm communication so that panic, crushing and gate-crashing are prevented.

The ability to speak clearly and politely, listen actively, use the right tone and confirm understanding, which lets a guard give directions, calm disputes and pass accurate information.

The principles guiding a guard's conduct, including honesty, impartiality, respect for privacy, refusal of bribes and loyalty to duty even when no one is watching.

The duty to keep client information, movement schedules, security arrangements and personal details of staff strictly private, sharing them only with authorised persons on a need-to-know basis.