Oregon DPSST Security Professional Practice Test

Security needs to be aware of the signs of substance abuse as well as the impact of different drugs on human behaviour due to

1. Personal Safety

2. Medical Assistance

3. Customer Assistance

4. All of the above

The correct answer is: All of the above

The correct answer is "All of the above" because each of these components are crucial in the role of a security guard. Firstly, understanding the signs of substance abuse and the impact of different drugs on human behaviour is important for the security guard's personal safety. Substance abuse can lead to unpredictable behaviour, meaning that it could put the security guard in danger, depending on the situation. Secondly, this knowledge is important to provide appropriate medical assistance. If a person is under the influence of drugs, it is important for the security guard to understand the signs to communicate effectively with medical staff or to provide first aid if necessary. Not knowing what a person has taken can impede the ability of medical professionals to provide effective treatment. Lastly, being aware of the signs of substance abuse is also essential to provide customer assistance. If a customer appears to be under the influence of drugs, the security guard would need to take the situation into account to deal with them appropriately, whether it's helping them, keeping them from harming others, or contacting the proper authorities. So, the knowledge of signs of substance abuse and its impact on human behaviour is indispensable in all these aspects of a security guard's role.