Oregon DPSST Security Professional Practice Test

Which of the following are basic Security Guard duties?

1. Enforcing traffic rules on city streets

2. Patrolling public places and enforcing laws

3. Enforcing rules and regulations on private property

4. Finding and capturing wanted criminals

The correct answer is: Enforcing rules and regulations on private property

Security guards primarily focus on upholding the rules and regulations for the specific private property they are assigned to protect. Their duties usually entail monitoring the areas they are securing, looking for signs of criminal activity, and providing safety to people within their jurisdiction. They have the authority to enforce the rules established by the individual or organization that owns the property. This can include controlling who enters or leaves the property, patrolling the premises, responding to alarms, and maintaining order. However, unlike police officers or law enforcement agents, they do not have the jurisdiction to enforce city-wide public laws, apprehend criminals on a broad scale, or regulate traffic unless the traffic is specifically on or directly affecting the private property they guard. Hence, the correct answer is that basic Security Guard duties consist of enforcing rules and regulations on private property.