Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Private Security (Unarmed Guard) flashcards

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

PSARA 2005

The Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 regulates private security agencies in India. It requires agencies to hold a state licence, verify guards and provide training before deployment.

Unarmed guard authority

An unarmed guard carries no firearm or weapon. His authority comes from observation, reporting, deterrence by presence, and the limited citizen powers available to any person under law.

Guard mounting

The formal parade before duty: roll call, turnout inspection, briefing by the supervisor, posting orders, and handing over equipment and charge to the guard.

Savdhan command

A drill command meaning attention. The guard stands erect, heels together, toes about thirty degrees apart, arms at sides, palms inward, thumbs along the seam, eyes front.

Handover at shift change

A written transfer of charge recording time, reliever's name, keys and equipment counted, pending issues and incidents logged. Both guards sign the entry.

Turnout inspection

A check of uniform cleanliness and fit, headgear, polished shoes, haircut and shave, nails, ID card, torch, whistle and notebook before a guard takes post.

Three-step gate check

Stop the person, verify identity and purpose, then record details and issue a pass before allowing entry. The record step is never skipped for familiar faces.

Gate pass for goods

A document authorising movement of material. Outward goods need a signature matching the approved signatory list; without it the guard holds the vehicle and calls the supervisor.

Tailgating

An access control failure where an unauthorised person follows an authorised person through a door or gate. The rule is one person, one entry, door closed after each pass.

Emergency services access

Fire brigade, ambulance and police must be allowed through the gate without delay. The guard records their details afterwards rather than blocking them for paperwork.

Random patrol

A beat whose route and timing are varied so offenders cannot predict the guard's position. It is more effective than a fixed, predictable round.

Clockpoint system

Mechanical key stations or electronic checkpoints on a beat that prove the guard covered the route. Missed points are recorded and reported as a lapse.

Armed intruder response

A guard does not confront armed intruders alone. He observes from cover, raises the alarm, notes description and direction of escape, and informs police.

HHMD

Handheld metal detector. It is swept close to the body, its sensitivity is checked with a test piece at shift start, and body searches of women are done by a female guard.

PASS technique

The fire extinguisher method: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side. The pressure gauge and refill date are checked monthly.

Extinguisher classes

Water is used on Class A fires such as paper and wood; foam on Class B flammable liquids; CO2 or dry powder on electrical fires. Water is never used on electrical or oil fires.

Fire evacuation sequence

Raise the alarm, call the fire brigade, switch off power and gas if safe, guide people to the assembly point, take a head count, and report missing persons to the fire officer.

DRABC first aid

The first aid priority order: Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation. Medical help is called early and a suspected spinal injury is not moved unless in danger.

Burn first aid

Cool the burn with running water for about twenty minutes, remove jewellery and loose clothing near it, do not burst blisters, and never apply oil or toothpaste.

India emergency numbers

112 is the national emergency response number, 100 is police, 101 is fire and 108 is ambulance. Guards should also know local site and hospital numbers.

BNS 2023

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code. Related laws are the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita for procedure and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam for evidence.

Private defence limits

Force used in private defence must be reasonable and proportionate to the unlawful attack. The right protects body or property and never justifies retaliation or punishment.

Citizen's arrest

A private person may arrest someone committing a non-bailable and cognisable offence in his presence, or a proclaimed offender, and must hand the person to police without delay.

Head-to-toe description

A method of describing a person: build, age, face, hair, clothing, footwear, distinguishing marks, gait, and direction of movement. It is recorded immediately while memory is fresh.

Incident report essentials

A report states date and time, exact location, persons involved, sequence of events, action taken, witnesses, and carries the signature of the guard and supervisor.

Chain of custody

A written record of every person who handled an item of evidence, with date, time and place of each transfer. It protects the value of the evidence in court.

Fact versus opinion

Reports record what was seen and heard, not conclusions. Write that the man ran towards the north gate at 22:15, not that he looked guilty.

Gift refusal rule

A guard must not accept cash, gifts, meals or favours for allowing entry, skipping a check or ignoring a rule. Accepting is bribery, grounds for termination and prosecution.

De-escalation steps

Lower the voice, keep distance, avoid touching, offer a clear option such as calling the supervisor, and never argue with a visitor in front of others.

OTP safety

A one-time password must never be shared with anyone, including a caller claiming to be a bank or supervisor. Sharing it can give away access to salary accounts and systems.

PSARA licence path

An experienced guard can become a supervisor or trainer, or apply for his own agency licence, which requires capital, trained staff, guard verification and state approval.

Site induction

Training on a new site covering layout, entry and exit points, restricted areas, emergency exits, assembly point, alarm points, and locations of first aid and fire equipment.