WBBSE Madhyamik Vocational Security key terms

A business licensed under the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 to supply trained security guards to clients for payment. It must hold a state licence and follow PSARA rules on training and wages.

The written permission a state Controlling Authority gives an agency to run private security operations in that state. Without it, supplying guards is illegal and can lead to penalties.

The officer, usually the state police chief or a nominated deputy, who grants, renews, suspends and cancels PSARA licences and hears complaints against agencies.

A trained person employed by an agency to protect people, property and premises through access control, patrolling, observation and reporting, without exercising police powers such as arrest or search.

The fixed location or area a guard is assigned to cover during a shift, together with the tasks listed for it. The guard should not leave it except for relief, patrol or an emergency.

A written or electronic authorisation allowing a person or vehicle to enter, leave or remove goods from premises. Guards check its validity, signature and date before allowing movement.

A bound book or digital log recording each visitor's name, address, phone number, purpose, person visited, time in and time out. It gives a written trail for later enquiry.

A temporary identity card issued to a visitor and worn visibly on the premises. It shows the person is authorised and helps staff spot anyone who has not signed in.

The system of rules, checks and devices that decides who may enter an area, where and when. It combines identity checks, passes, locks, turnstiles and electronic card readers.

A document authorising the removal of goods from premises, showing description, quantity, vehicle number, destination and the signature of an authorised officer. Guards record it before releasing goods.

The outer boundary of a protected area, such as a wall, fence, gate or barrier. It is the first physical line that delays or deters unauthorised entry.

Closed-circuit television: cameras that send pictures to a monitor or recorder for watching an area. Footage supports patrols but never replaces a guard's physical presence.

Systematic watching of people, vehicles or areas to detect threats or rule breaches. It may be done by a guard on foot, by camera, or by checking records and logs.

Moving around an assigned area on a planned route to check for fire, theft, damage, leakage or intruders. Guards vary timing and route so that observers cannot predict their movement.

A defined route or zone covered during a patrol, often marked by checkpoints or watchman clocks. Completing the beat and recording it proves the guard covered the area.

Patrolling carried out during dark hours, when intrusion and fire risks are higher. It requires a torch, alertness, careful locking checks and reporting of anything unusual.

The three elements needed for fire: fuel, oxygen and heat. Removing any one of them stops combustion, which is why closing a door or cutting fuel supply can control a fire.

A grouping of fires by the material burning, such as solids, flammable liquids, gases, metals and cooking oils. The class decides which extinguisher is safe and effective.

A portable cylinder that discharges water, foam, powder or carbon dioxide to put out a small fire. The guard must know the correct type, the PASS technique and when to withdraw.

A pre-marked safe open area where people gather after evacuation so that heads can be counted. Guards guide people there and stop them from re-entering the building.

The organised movement of people out of a building during fire, gas leak or other danger. It uses marked exits, staircases, alarms and wardens, never lifts.

A written set of steps and duties for handling fire, bomb threat, medical emergency or natural disaster. It names who calls which service and who guides people out.

Immediate, simple care given to an injured or ill person before professional help arrives, such as stopping bleeding, CPR or splinting. It aims to preserve life and prevent worsening.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: chest compressions, with rescue breaths if trained, given to a person whose heart or breathing has stopped. It keeps blood flowing until medical help reaches the spot.

Personal protective equipment: items worn to reduce injury, such as helmet, safety shoes, gloves, reflective jacket, mask, ear plugs and eye protection. It is the last line of defence after other controls.

A danger arising from the workplace or task that can harm a worker, such as slips, electrical shock, noise, sharp edges, heat or violence from the public. Guards must identify and report them.

A hard hat worn to protect the head from falling objects, knocks and electrical contact. The chin strap must be fastened and the shell checked for cracks before use.

A written account of an unusual event such as theft, injury, fire or trespass, noting date, time, place, people involved, action taken and witnesses. It must be factual, signed and submitted promptly.

The main register kept at a post where guards record shift events, visitors, reliefs, keys issued and incidents. Entries are timed, signed and written in ink without erasing.

The briefing in which an outgoing guard passes duties, keys, equipment, pending matters and observations to the relieving guard. Both sign the register to fix responsibility.

A running record of checks, patrol timings, alarms and equipment status kept for audit and enquiry. It shows whether procedures were actually followed on the ground.

A limited power under Indian law allowing a private person to detain someone committing a serious offence and hand the person to police at once. A guard has no special arrest powers and must avoid excess force.

Physical action taken to stop a threat, which must be lawful, necessary and no more than the situation requires. Guards may defend themselves and others but cannot punish or intimidate.

The duty not to reveal information learned at work, such as client schedules, keys, passwords, personal data or incidents. Breach can cost the job and invite legal action.

Personal cleanliness and neat dress standards expected of a guard: clean uniform, shaved or trimmed beard, short nails, brushed teeth and tidy hair. It builds trust and authority at the gate.

The prescribed dress and insignia of the agency, worn complete and clean with identity card displayed. It distinguishes the guard from police and from unauthorised persons.

The way a guard treats visitors, staff and callers: polite greeting, helpful guidance, patient listening and clear explanation of rules. Good conduct reduces conflict and protects the client's reputation.

A short written summary of a candidate's education, skills, experience and references used when applying for a job. It should be neat, truthful and tailored to the post.

Getting ready for a selection interview by revising the trade, anticipating questions, planning answers and dressing neatly. It also includes carrying original certificates and knowing the employer's work.

Starting and running one's own small business, taking the financial risk in return for profit. In this trade it may mean a security agency, training centre or allied service, subject to licensing.