[The Design Document is a detailed outline of the project which includes a list of lesson
titles, lesson content descriptions, and behavioral objectives. An A-level example is
provided below.]
Design Document for EDTR668
SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING MODULE
Lesson 1 - Role of a Security Guard
Lesson Description:
This block of instruction contains an overview of the security industry and its evolution that
requires specialized training and professional staffing. Instruction covers duties performed by
security guards and specific tasks that must be monitored and reported.
Student Training Objectives:
The student will be able to:
1. Identify the function of a security guard and the responsibilities that accompany the position
2. Explain the concept of detect, deter and report.
3. Identify duties typically performed by security guards.
Lesson 2 - Legal Powers and Limitations
Lesson Description: This block of instruction covers the legal rules governing security guard
practices and procedures with respect to arrest situations.
Student Training Objectives:
The student will be able to:
1. Identify the origin of a security guard’s arrest authority and the liability for their action or lack
thereof.
2. Identify the factors supporting an arrest.
3. Define felony and misdemeanor.
4. Identify circumstances when arrest without a warrant is authorized by a security guard.
5. Identify proper procedures for taking into custody persons who have been detained by security
guards.
6. Identify procedures to follow upon arrest of a suspect.
Lesson 3 - Emergency Situations
Lesson Description: This block of instruction is intended to provide guidance to the security
guard in identifying and responding to emergency situations and an increased awareness in
making decisions relative to personal and public safety.
Student Training Objectives:
The student will be able to:
1. Recognize all of the types of emergency situations listed in this lesson outline that a security
guard may encounter.
2. Recognize the factors that govern security response when alerted to a specific emergency
situation.
Lesson 4 - Communications & Public Relations
Lesson Description: This block of instruction covers the communication process to include
pertinent areas of concern such as attitude, demeanor and prejudices. Emphasis is upon sending
and receiving clear messages for an effective working relationship with the public.
Student Training Objectives:
At the completion of the instruction, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the three components of the communication process.
2. Identify three methods of communication.
3. Identify three obstacles to good communications.
4. Recognize the components necessary to be an effective communicator.
Lesson 5 - Access Control
Lesson Description: This block of instruction covers elements of movement and control of
persons entering or leaving property. Emphasis is placed upon the security function as it relates
to identification and prevention of crime.
Student Training Objectives:
The student will be able to:
1. Identify the basic elements of access control and identification to include:
visual recognition
written documentation
third party authorization
security escort
log-in procedure
2. Define threat potential
3. Identify definitions of the following terms:
espionage
sabotage
terrorism
4. Identify three types of access control.
Lesson 6 - Ethics and Conduct
Lesson Description: This block of instruction covers attitudes and practices of security guards
and details the benefits of having a standard Code of Ethics in place. A Code of Ethics pledge
and affirmation is detailed with justification.
Student Training Objectives:
The student will be able to:
1. Recognize the benefits of a Code of Ethics for security guards
2. Define Code of Ethics for security guards
3. Identify five elements of the Code of Ethics for Security Guards as contained in this lesson.
Lesson 7 - Review and Examination
Lesson Description: The Final Examination will be a twenty (20) question test comprised of
multiple choice questions. This examination is to be administered at the completion of the
training course. A minimum of 70 percent must be achieved by each student to satisfactorily
complete this mandated training.