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BEFORE WE GET STARTED WELCOME and INTRODUCTION. Security Awareness Topics covered:- Security Licensing Overview Insurance Implications Hiring of Consultants Who Are Dealing With Presented by Garry OLIVER. Security Licensing Overview. Queensland Licenses:- Class 1
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BEFORE WE GET STARTED WELCOME and INTRODUCTION
Security AwarenessTopics covered:-Security Licensing OverviewInsurance ImplicationsHiring of ConsultantsWho Are Dealing WithPresented by Garry OLIVER
Security Licensing Overview Queensland Licenses:- Class 1 • Bodyguard – Personal Protection • Private Investigator – Obtaining private information • Crowd Controller – Maintaining order • Cash in transit – Carrying cash or valuables • Security Unarmed – Watching anothers property • Monitoring – Using electronic monitoring devices • Dog Patrol – Guarding property with a guard dog Class 2 • Security Adviser – Providing security advise • Security Equipment Installer – Installing security equipment
Licensing Requirement Under the provisions of the Security Providers Act 1993. A person who for reward, guards, patrols or watches another person’s property must be licensed as a security officer to perform the function in Queensland.
Licensing Requirement Class 1 holders • Fully Trained to Government Requirements. • Ongoing Training for Crowd Controllers & Bodyguards • Criminal History Checks (Australian & New Zealand) • Fingerprinted (all 34,000 in Queensland) • Subject to Code of Conduct • Can be suspended with 24 hours of being charged with a Disqualifying Offence
Licensing Requirement It is the opinion of the Office of Fair Trading that interstate or overseas monitoring companies must be licensed in Queensland to electronically monitor a person’s property located in Queensland. Reference: Brian BAUER Executive Director of the Office of Fair Trading on 27/08/2012 DISCUSS
Insurance Implications Many insurance companies have the following clauses outlined in the policies; You are required to comply with all legislation & regulation (Altiora Insurance) Exclusion: “liability caused by or arising directly or indirectly out of or in connection with You or anyone employed or engaged on Your behalf who is not: Licensed and trained as required by the relevant Acts, Regulations or Authorities governing the Security Industry in the State or Territory in which you operate your Business. (Arena Underwriting) DISCUSS
Hiring of Consultants Things to consider; • How comprehensive is the consultant’s knowledge • Does the consultant know your industry • Is there a conflict of interest • Will the consultant be able to assist with your defence of litigation? • Who is actually doing the work • Do they have all the required qualifications and licenses? DISCUSS
Who Are Dealing With Many complaints are received each year involving serious breaches of privacy Many devices installed around the home or business now contain hidden cameras. Let’s look at a few
The Message Before you trust anyone into your home or into your business: • Ensure they are appropriately licensed. • Ensure they are well known in the community. • Ensure they can answer all your questions and concerns • Contact the firms Approved Association for guidance.
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