Washington State Security Guard License Practice Exam

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You are checking the roof and find a contractor working. You were unaware that contractors would be working there today. What steps should the security guard follow?

  1. Tell him to stop working. If he continues to work, arrest him under the Trespass to Property Act

  2. Ask for identification and verify the contractor’s presence with your supervisor. Have the contractor stop their work under the supervisor returns with an answer. If the contractor is allowed to work, leave the area and document the incident fully.

  3. Allow them to continue, they look to have the proper identification

  4. Continue on with your patrol but be sure to ask your supervisor about it when you get back to the security desk

The correct answer is: Ask for identification and verify the contractor’s presence with your supervisor. Have the contractor stop their work under the supervisor returns with an answer. If the contractor is allowed to work, leave the area and document the incident fully.

The correct procedure when a security guard encounters a situation like this one - finding a contractor working in an area where they were not expected - is to first positively identify the individual. This is accomplished by asking for their identification. The reason for this step is that it ensures the individual is who they claim to be and verifies whether they should be in the area. This assists in maintaining the safety and security of the premises. Once the identification is checked, it would be the guard's responsibility to verify with their supervisor about whether the contractor is authorised to be working in that area at that time. By doing this, the guard takes proper precaution to ensure that the person is authorized and also gives the supervisor an awareness of the situation. Requesting the contractor to stop work until confirmation from the supervisor is received is prudent. This keeps the environment controlled and ensures that any potential risks or issues are maintained until authorities can provide further instruction. Finally, even if the contractor is allowed to work after verification, it's vital that the guard documents the entire incident. This allows for a record to be kept of the situation, which could be useful for future reference, or in case any issues arise later. Documentation also helps in accountability and transparency. This is why the second

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