Title: FIREARMS AND LECENSE TO OPERATE IN SECURITY

Topic:
1. Qualification of an Operator, Security Officer and Security Consultant.
2. Ammunition and Possession, Limitation, Confiscation and Revocation of
Firearms.
3. Numbers of Security Personnel in Maintaining Regular LTO and Approval,
Cancellation and Suspension of LTO

Time Frame: 13 Hours

Introduction:
Secure is an emotion each one of us longing to feel and in order for us to perceive
security it must be align into Leadership of the Operator, Officer and Consultant in
performing effectively, proper guidance and fully understood instructions. Security
guard’s presence helps the motive and opportunity of the crime to lessen, security is
important in every walks of our lives.

Intended Learning Outcome/ILO: In the course of the discussion, the students will be
able to:

 Explain the significance of Operator, Officer and Consultant;

 Incorporate criminological ideas on the significance of firearms and ammunition
in Security; and
 Conduct interview in the community about their opinion on security guards.

Activity 1: Read the Principle of Security Management

Principle of Security Management

Security management is anchored on the principles of management by Henri Fayol who,
after years of study, was able to synthesize 14 principles of management that serve as a
guideline for decision-making and management actions. They are drawn up by means of
observations and analyses of events that managers encounter in practice.
These principles can be used to manage organizations and are useful tools for
forecasting, planning, process management, organization management, decision-
making, coordination and control.

1. Division of Work – specialization of the workforce increases their accuracy and

speed. In practice, employees are specialized in different areas and they have
different skills. According to Henri Fayol, specialization promotes efficiency of
the workforce and increases productivity.
2. Authority and Responsibility – accompanying power or authority gives the
management the right to give orders to the subordinates. This means that, in
order to get things done in an organization, management has the authority to
give orders to the employees. But of course, with this authority comes
responsibility.
3. Discipline – is about obedience. It is often a part of the core values of a mission
and vision, in the form of good conduct and respectful interactions.
4. Unity of Command – an individual employee should receive orders from one
manager and that the employee is answerable to that manager. If tasks and
related responsibilities are given to the employee by more than one manager,
this may lead to confusion which may lead to possible conflicts for employees.
5. Unity of Direction – is about focus and unity. All employees deliver the same
activities that can be linked to the same objectives. All activities must be carried
out by one group that forms a team. Focus areas are the efforts made by the
employees and coordination.
6. Subordination of Individual Interest – is about ethics. Personal interests are
subordinate to the interests of the organization. The primary focus is on the
organizational objectives and not on those of the individual. This applies to all
level of the entire organization, including the managers.
7. Remuneration – the compensation of employee must be sufficient to keep
employees motivated and effective. Motivation and productivity are close to one
another as far as the smooth running of an organization.
8. Degree of Centralization – management and authority for decision- making
process must be properly balanced in an organization. This depends on the
volume and size of an organization including its hierarchy.
 9. Scalar Chain – hierarchy present itself in any given organization. This varies
from top management to the lowest levels in the organization. This principle
states that there should be a clear line in the area of authority from top to bottom
and all managers at all levels.
10. Order – employees in an organization must have the right resources at their
disposal so that they can function properly in an organization. There must be a
social order where the work environment must be safe, clean and tidy.
11. Equity – employees must be treated kindly and equally, Employees must be in
the right place in the organization to do things right. Managers should supervise
and monitor this process and they should treat employees fairly and impartially.
12. Stability of Personnel Tenure – the deployment and managing of personnel
should be in balance with the service that is provided from the organization.
Management strives to minimize employee turnover and to have the right staff in
the right place.
13. Initiative - employees should be allowed to express new ideas. This encourages
interest and involvement and creates added value for the company. Employee’s
initiative is a source of strength for the organization.
14. Esprit de Corps – management should strive for the involvement and unity of
the employees. Managers are responsible for the development of morale in
workplace; individually and in the area of communication. Esprit de corps
contributes to the development of the culture and creates an atmosphere of
mutual trust and understanding.

The Security Guard’s Creed

As a Security Guard, my fundamental duty is to protect lives and properties and

maintained order within the vicinity or place of duty, protect the interest of my
employer and our clients and the security and stability of our government and country
without compromise and prejudice, honest in my action, words and thought, and do my
best to uphold the principle: Makadios, Makabayan at Makatao.

Ammunition stockpiles
1. The agency's ammunition stocks must not exceed fifty (50) rounds per unit of
lawfully licensed firearms.
2. The number of rounds issued to each security guard should be limited to twenty-five
(25) per security guard.

What is the definition of ammunition?

Ammunition is a complete unfixed unit consisting of a bullet, gunpowder, cartridge case
and primer, or loaded shell for use in any firearm.

Possession of Firearms

One (1) firearm for every two (2) security guards; firearms in excess of 500 units are
prohibited for private security agencies, private detective agencies, company security
forces, and government security forces.
Shotguns with a caliber of little more than 12 gauge
Weapons with bores less than cal.22, such as pistols and revolvers with bores less than
cal.38.
Exemptions: if the Chief PNP, Regional Office, or their authorized representative
determines that there is an increase in lawlessness and criminality in a given area, they
may be allowed to buy, own, and use high-powered firearms.

Limitation in the Carrying of Firearms

• No firearm shall be used or in the possession of any private security employees unless
they are performing their duties, wearing the prescribed uniform, and at the location
and time indicated in the Duty Detail Order (DDO).
• May only be carried within the confines of the establishment he is assigned to protect.
• When escorting cash or valuables outside of the private security agency's jurisdiction
or area of operation, the private security agency must issue a Duty Detail Order to the
security personnel involved.
Confiscation of Firearms of Security Guard
a. When the firearm is about to be used in the commission of a crime;
b. When the firearm is actually being used in the commission of a crime;
c. When the firearm has just been used in the commission of a crime;
d. When the security guard is carrying an unlicensed firearm or a firearm that is not
authorized for his use by law and regulation;
e. When a court orders the confiscation of the firearm;
f. When the handgun is used or carried without sufficient authorization outside the
property, compound, or establishment serviced by the agency;
When a security guard does not have a license to practice his profession.
In all of the following instances, the confiscation officer must immediately notify
the appropriate agency.

Revocation of license to Possess Firearm

1. Failure to submit any provided firearms for verification as soon as possible;
2. Security personnel carrying firearms without a proper Duty Detail Order;
3. When a firearm serial number is replicated on another firearm or when a firearms
license is used for more than one handgun other than those specified in the license;
4. When a firearm is carried outside of the permit's listed location or in areas where it is
forbidden by law; and
5. When a handgun is reported misplaced.

What is a Duty Detail Order (DDO)?

A superior official, usually the private security agency/branch manager or
operations officer, issues a written order/Schedule allocating the performance of
private security/detective services duties.

A DDO for post responsibilities that do not require movement of guns outside of
a client's or client establishment's physical compound or property shall be given for no
more than thirty (30) days.
Basic Requirements for a Security Agency Operator or Manager
1. Be a Filipino citizen;
2. Be at least 25 years old.
3. A college graduate and/or a retired or inactive commissioned officer from the
AFP/PNP;
4. Has completed an Industrial Security Management course/seminar and/or has
sufficient training or experience in the security industry;
5. Moral uprightness
6. Having no prior convictions for a crime or offense that involves moral turpitude.

Security Officer Qualifications

1. Filipino national;
2. Baccalaureate degree holder;
3. Physically and mentally fit;
4. Security officer Training Course graduate or equivalent

Security Consultant requirements include:

a. Filipino citizenship;
b. physical and mental fitness;
c. Master's degree in criminology, public administration, MNSA, industrial security
administration, or law; and
d. at least ten (10) years of experience in the operation and management of security
businesses.

Numbers of Security Personnel to be maintained to Secure Regular License to

Operate
1. Private Security Organization
A minimum of 200 licensed private security people and a maximum of 1,000 are
required (1,000).
2. Private Detective Agency/Company Guard Force Minimum of thirty (30) and
maximum of one thousand (1,000)

Approval Cancellation and Suspension of License to Operate

Chief PNP
- Approval of New Regular LTO
- Cancellation of Regular LTO
- Re- instatement of Regular LTO
- Suspension of Regular LTO

Director Civil Security Group

- Renewal of Regular LTO
- Approval of Temporary LTO
- Reversion of Regular to Temporary LTO
- Cancellation of Temporary LTO
- Suspension of Temporary LTO

Surety Bond
Agency with 1- 199 guards -----P50, 000.00
Agency with 200- 499 guards -----P 100,000.00
Agency with 500 -799 guards -----P150,000.00
Agency with 800- 1000 guards ------P200,000.00

The classification of training and the length of time it lasts

1. Basic Security Guard Training (Pre-Licensing)
There are 150 hours in a day.
2. Forty-eight (48) hour re-training course
3. Training for Security Officers
There are 300 hours in a day.
4. Forty-eight (48) hour Basic Security Supervisory Course

• All licenses to operate have a two-year validity period; • All applications for renewal of
a license to operate (LTO) must be submitted at least sixty (60) days prior to the LTO's
expiration date; and
• No application will be granted. Unless FEG-CSG issues a certification stating that all
gun’s licenses issued by the agency will be updated/renewed for at least one (1) year
during the validity of the license. Of the renewed LTO.
TEN CODES 10-25 Meeting / Report In Person /
Appointment
10-26 Subject / Victim / Casualty
10-0 Caution
10-27 Driver's License
10-1 Receiving Poorly
10-28 Plate Number Of Vehicle
10-2 Signal Good / Loud & Clear Copy
10-29 Check Record / Look For / Verify
10-3 Slowly / Slow Down
10-30 Water Supply
10-4 Acknowledge / Ok / Positive /
10-31 Approval / Result
Roger
10-32 Armed / Man With Gun
10-5 Relay Message / Advise / Notify
10-33 Emergency / Urgent
10-6 Busy / Standing-By Unless Urgent
10-34 Riot / Crime In Progress
10-7 Sign Off
10-35 Crime Alert / Red Alert
10-8 Monitoring
10-36 Correct Time
10-9 Please Repeat / One More Time
10-37 Eat Food / Fill Gas / Fuel
10-10 Over & Out / No More Traffic
10-38 Local Police / Military
10-11 Ask / Inquire / Query
10-39 Hurry Up / Rush / Use Siren
10-12 Standby / Wait
10-40 Roving / Silent Tour Of Duty
10-13 Road And Weather Condition
10-41 Operative / Member
10-14 Get / Take / Pick-Up / Buy
10-42 Leave / Disengage
10-15
10-43 News / Information / Status
Answer/Feedback/Response/Reply
10-44 Regards
10-16 Problem / Trouble
10-45 Car / Mobile / Vehicle
10-17 Please / Request
10-46 Assist Motorist
10-18 List Log / Record
10-47 Electrician (Crew)
10-19 Come Back / Go Back / Return
10-48 Excavation / Road Repairs
10-20 Area / Location
10-49 Traffic Situation
10-21 Call / Telephone / Landline
10-50 Accident / State Complete
10-22 Avoid / Disregard / Cancel
Details
10-23 Arrived At / Reached
10-51 Wrecker
10-24 Follow Up / Make A Report
10-52 Ambulance
10-53 Heavy Traffic / Road Blocked
10-54 Investigator
10-55 Electric Power
10-56 Drunk / Intoxicated Person
10-57 Hit And Run Case
10-58 Direct Traffic
10-59 Buddy / Companion / Convoy
10-60 Hospital
10-61 Doctors / Medical / Dental Team
10-62 Medicines
10-63 Assignment Completed
10-64 Message
10-65 Assign Task
10-66 Necessary / Needed
10-67 Male
10-68 Deliver / Dispatch / Give
10-69 Received Message
10-70 Fire Alarm
10-71 Nature Of Fire / Size / Type
10-72 Demonstration / Rally
10-73 Fire Truck
10-74 Negative
10-75 Permission To Contact
10-76 Go To / Proceed To
10-77 ETA (Estimated Time Of Arrival)
10-78 Assistance Needed
10-79 Dead Person
10-80 Kidnaping Case
10-81 Carnapping Case
10-82 Prepare / Reserve
10-83 Vehicle Found
10-84 ETD (Estimated Time Of
Departure)
10-85 Late
10-86 Missing Person
10-87 Female
10-88 Telephone Number
10-89 Person Found
10-90 Robbery / Theft
10-91 Long Modulation
10-92 Anti-Narcotics Case
10-93 Address
10-94 Drag Racing
10-95 Operation
10-96 Jammer / Visitor
10-97 Signal Check
10-98 Callsign / Name
10-99 Home
10-100 Office / Place Of Work
10-101 Statement Of Account
10-102 Treasurer / Collector
10-103 Money / Cash / Check
10-104 Change Frequency
10-105 Mechanic / Repairman
10-106 Modulation Going On
10-107 Antenna
10-108 Radio / Driver's License
10-109 Uniform / Attire
10-110 Equipment
10-111 Portable Radio
10-112 Base / Mobile Radio
10-113 Booster
10-114 Power Supply 10-130 Secretary
10-115 Battery 10-131 Extension / Relative
10-116 Repeater / Phone Patch 10-132 Driver
10-117 Computer 10-133 Spouse
10-118 Rotator 10-134 National Officer
10-119 Coax Cable 10-135 Group / Regional Officer
10-120 Gunshot / Stab Wound 10-136 National Telecommunication
10-121 Heart Attack Commission
10-122 CVA (Stroke) 10-137 NBI Clearance
10-123 Fracture Emergency 10-138 Police Clearance
10-124 OB Emergency / Bleeding / 10-139 Necessary Papers
Delivery 10-140 Organization's ID
10-125 Hypertensive Emergency 10-141 Organization's Base
10-126 In-Patient 10-142 Thank You
10-127 Out-Patient 10-143 With My Love
10-128 Operator 10-144 Welcome
10-129 Son / Daughter

11 GENERAL ORDER OF SECURITY GUARD

1. To take charge of the post and all company properties in view and
protect/preserve the same with utmost diligence.
2. To walk in an alert manner during my tour of duty and observe everything
within sight or hearing.
3. To report all violations of regulations or orders I am instructed to enforce.
4. To relay all calls from post more distant from the guard house where I am
stationed.
5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.
6. To receive, obey and pass to the relieving guard all orders from the
company officials, officers in the agency, supervisor, post in charge or shift
leaders.
7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
8. To sound or call the alarm in case of fire or disorder
9. To call the superior officer in any case not covered by instructions.
10. To salute all company officials, officers in the agency, ranking public
officials and officers of the AFP and PNP.
11. To be especially watchful at night, and during the time of challenging, to
challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without
proper authority.

Review of Concepts:

As concerns for employee well-being across all sectors increase, security

guards in Southern Africa and the rest of Africa at large attract less
attention in human resource management. Well-being is pivotal for
positive psychological feeling of workers and also conducive for
economic growth. Employee well-being has positive effects on company
performance, profitability and growth. Therefore, employee well-being is a
cardinal factor across the globe. Security guards, like
any other employees, deserve decent conditions of service, which
promote their overall well-being. Youths who lack sufficient funds to pursue
tertiary education in universities end up undertaking the most
affordable short courses in order to see them through employment, as they
are desperate for incomes to sustain themselves and families. The
commonest affordable short courses in Southern Africa include those found
in jobs such as security guards, carpentry, tailoring, and cookery. Amongst
the most affordable short courses, youths prefer security guard training due
to its high job market demand. The health, safety, and quality of the
physical environment, as well as the low subsistence wages for Security
guards leave much to be desired. The labour standards of security guards
in Africa are unthinkable, unsatisfactory and atrocious. This study aims at
introducing essential recommendations in order to improve the well-being
of security guards are southern Africa. The paper adopted a qualitative
research approach by gathering information from
Security guards working in five different security firms in Zambia. Tayali
and Sakyi (2020).

REFERENCES:

ABELARDO D. SEVILLA, Quest Review Center

PSIS INTERNATIONAL (PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY
MANAGEMENT REVIEW PROGRAM)
Tayali, E. M., & Sakyi, K. A. (2020). The Health and Well-being of Low Paying
Jobs in Southern Africa: Case Study of Security Guards in Zambia. Advances in
Social Sciences Research Journal, 7(4), 229-247.
MANWONG/ DOMINGO