OH Security Guard study guide
OH Security Guard · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
Ohio's private security guard registration is the state credential issued by the Private Security and Investigator Services (PSIS) section of the Ohio Department of Public Safety. It authorizes a registered guard to perform security work for a licensed private security guard provider. The OH Security Guard study guide has 10 sections and about 2,667 words.
01Legal Authority and Ohio Law: ORC 4749, Arrest and Detention Limits, Search and Seizure
Ohio security guards are private citizens. Their authority comes from the client's property rights and the limited citizen powers in ORC Chapter 2935, not from police powers.
416 words, about 2 min02Use of Force
Ohio self-defense is governed by ORC 2901.05. Force must be necessary and proportional to the threat.
286 words, about 1 min03Defensive Tactics and Officer Safety
Most defensive-tactics failures begin before hands-on. Use an interview stance: bladed body, hands above the waist, clear escape route.
273 words, about 1 min04Patrol, Observation, and Report Writing
Purposeful patrol deters and detects. Vary routes and timing; check doors, windows, lighting, alarms, fire exits, and access points.
258 words, about 1 min05Access Control and Premises Protection
Access control moves people and vehicles through authorized points and denies everything else. Layers: perimeter, building envelope, interior zones, and high-security areas.
250 words, about 1 min06Emergency Response and Incident Management
Know the site emergency action plan: evacuation routes, assembly areas, shelter locations, alarm tones, and shutdown points. OSHA 1910.38 requires emergency action plans for workplaces.
226 words, about 1 min07Communication, De-escalation, and Public/Client Relations
De-escalation is a verbal and nonverbal process that lowers arousal so the person can hear and choose. Active listening: face the person, keep open posture, paraphrase, ask open questions, and acknowledge feelings without agreeing with conduct.
233 words, about 1 min08Ethics, Professional Conduct, and Civil Liability
The guard's authority is borrowed from the client and limited by law. Honesty, confidentiality, nondiscrimination, and reporting misconduct are core.
254 words, about 1 min09Security Technology and Physical Security Systems
CCTV, access-control panels, intrusion alarms, fire detection, intercoms, and radios are tools that support people, not replacements. Know the coverage gaps and the recording retention period.
211 words, about 1 min10First Aid, CPR, and Workplace Safety
Scene safety first: traffic, fire, violence, electricity. Wear gloves and eye protection; use a barrier for rescue breaths.
260 words, about 1 min