What are Codes of Conduct?

Codes of conduct in the defense and security sectors build on the specific corporate culture of the security agency. They consist of a series of directives, rules, and regulations describing what is considered as ethical behavior of a security personnel, what to do when faced with a delicate situation that may result in corruption, and how to report corrupt actions of others.

Security Guard Codes of Conduct

1. He shall carry with him at all times during his tour of duty his license, identification card and duty detail order with an authority to carry firearms.
2. He shall not use his license and other privileges if any, to the prejudice of the public, the client or customers and his agency.
3. He shall not engage in any unnecessary conversation with anybody except in discharge of his duties or sit down unless required by the nature of his work and shall at all times keep himself alert during his tour of duty.
4. He shall refrain from reading newspapers, magazines, books, etc. while actually performing his duties.
5. He shall not drink intoxicating liquor immediately before and during his tour of duty.
6. He shall know the location of the fire alarm box near his post and to sound the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
7. He shall know to operate any fire extinguisher at his post.
8. He shall know the location of the telephone and/or the telephone number of the police precincts as well as the telephone numbers of the fire stations in the locality.
9. He shall immediately notify the police in case of any sign of disorder, strikes, riot, or any serious violation of the law.
10. He or his group of guards, shall not participate or integrate any disorder, strike, riot, or any serious violations of the law.
11. He shall assist the police in the preservation and maintenance of peace and disorder and in the protection of life and property having in mind that the nature of his responsibilities is similar to that of the latter.
12. He shall familiarize himself by heart with the Private Security Agency Law (RA No.5487 as amended) and these implementing rules and regulations.
13. When issued a FA’s he should not lend his firearms to anybody.
14. He shall always be in proper uniform and shall carry with him his basic requirements, and equipment’s such as writing notebook, ballpen, night stick (baton) and/or radio.
15. He shall endeavor at all times, to merit and be worthy of the trust and confidence of the agency he represents and the client he serves.

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