Welcome to USA’s
Security Officer Basic Training!
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Today’s Agenda
 We will start with a short 6 minute video
 Morning and afternoon schedule
 Use of remotes
 Testing process
 Classroom rules and protocol
 Please leave remotes on table for now … we’ll
discuss more after the video
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Introductory Video
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Schedule
Morning Session
Afternoon Session
1. Introduction to Security
7. Report Writing
2. Policies and Procedures
8. Access Control and Physical
Security
3. Sexual Harassment
9. Fixed Posts and Patrols
4. Workplace Safety
10. Emergency Situations
5. Professional Conduct and
Communication
11. Workplace Violence
6. Legal Authority and Liability
12. Anti-Terrorism
8 Hours of Training - Be prepared to stay the entire session!
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Lunch/Breaks
 Lunch is from 1215-1300 EST or
1115-1200 CST
 Breaks interspersed
throughout the day
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About the Remotes
 You have been issued a remote to
answer the quiz questions and to
communicate with the instructor
 The remotes are numbered - use only
the one issued to you
 Handle carefully! Place gently on the
table and don’t spill food or drink on
them
 Leave them on the table during breaks
and at the end of the day
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Communicating With the Instructor
 If you have question or comment push
the “Call” button
 Instructor then opens the mic
 You must hold down the “Push Talk”
button and hesitate for a second or
two then speak (release when
finished)
 Please use for serious questions or
comments only
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Answering Test Questions
 Push 1 for True or 2 for False
 Push 1 - 4 for Multiple Choice
 Pay close attention to all material
covered!
 You must answer within 15
seconds
 NO helping each other with quiz
questions!
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Testing Process
 10 questions embedded in each unit
 You must score at least 70% on each unit - if you score below a
70% you will only be allowed one additional chance to retake the
failed unit
 If you score below 70% on the 2nd attempt you will be ineligible
for hire for 12 months
 At the end of the day, check with your Branch Administrator to
learn your score
 Be sure to read each question carefully – answers are scored
instantly
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Classroom Protocol
 Proper attire - no hats, bandanas, hoodies, etc.
 Proper posture - sit up, present yourself as a professional
officer
 No cell phone usage in class! Calling/texting is strictly
prohibited - if you have an emergency, see your Branch
Administrator
 Full participation is required – have someone designated at
the keyboard and mouse to communicate in the chat
 Professionalism in all speech and typing
 Be back on time from breaks!
 Be prepared to stay the full session!
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