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ETHICS IN PRIVATE SECURITYPrinciples of LPSCS

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What are Ethics?

A set of rules and standards that govern individual conduct. They also establish right and wrong, and good and bad.

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What are an employer’s professional needs? Prevention

LossDamage

ProtectionPeopleProperty

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Workplace Ethics


Workplace Ethics (continued)

Prevention Employer’s Property

Perimeter of the propertyShopliftingVandalism of propertyBurglaries

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Protection Employer’s Property

Safe and secure environment Employer’s Confidential Information Specific People

CelebritiesChildren

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Good rapport Rules or standards governing a

profession “Work ethic”

No abuse of sick leaveArriving early (allowing time for unforeseen

circumstances)

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Certifications/Licenses Security Officers Security Officers carrying handguns Follow State Guidelines

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/psb/

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Legal Ethics

Powers Be familiar with state and federal laws Security Officer ≠ Police Officer Recognize Constitutional Rights of

Citizens Illegal actions by security officers can

result in criminal and civil actions against the officer

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Legal Ethics (continued)

Duties Enforce all lawful rules and regulations Encourage liaison with police officers

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Definition Specific moral choices (I will or I will not) Formed from cultures, families,

communities, religious entities, and morals

Examples Lying, cheating, stealing, tardiness,

vulgarity, being inconsiderate, etc.

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Personal Ethics


Personal Ethics (continued)

Exemplary Conduct At work Outside of work

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Professional Competence Keep license/certifications/commissions

current Attend professional development

seminars Join professional security associations

http://www.nciss.org http://www.asisonline.org/ http://www.nasco.org/

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http://www.nciss.org/


http://www.asisonline.org/

http://www.asisonline.org/

http://www.nasco.org/

http://www.nasco.org/


Expectations Follow all state and federal laws

At workOutside of work

Follow the Code of Ethicshttp://www.asisonline.org/guidelines/guidelines.htm http://

www.nciss.org/about-us/nciss-code-of-ethics.phphttp://www.nciss.org/about-us/nciss-objectives.php

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http://www.asisonline.org/guidelines/guidelines.htm

http://www.asisonline.org/guidelines/guidelines.htm

http://www.nciss.org/about-us/nciss-code-of-ethics.php



http://www.nciss.org/about-us/nciss-objectives.php

http://www.nciss.org/about-us/nciss-objectives.php


Ethical Goals Integrity Values Morals Trustworthiness Responsibility Respect Fairness

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Integrity Moral soundness, honesty,

and freedom from corrupting influence or motives

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Ethical Goals (continued)


Values Beliefs of a person or social

group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)

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Morals Concern with the judgment of

right or wrong, human action, and character

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Trustworthiness Honesty: prohibits stealing, cheating, fraud,

or trickery to get something

Loyalty: moral responsibility to promote and protect the interests of an organization

Integrity: treating beliefs about right and wrong as groundrules for behavior

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Responsibility Accountability: accept responsibility for

decisions; don’t blame others or take credit for work you didn’t do

Self-Restraint: willingness to take long-term interests into account

Pursuit of Excellence: diligence, perseverance, good work habits, and commitment to quality

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Respect Courtesy: treating others with

consideration

Tolerance and Acceptance: acknowledging others’ beliefs and differences

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Fairness Following procedures Impartial treatment Objective discipline Equal treatment of each person

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Any difficult or perplexing situation or problem

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What is a dilemma?


Any difficult or perplexing situation or problem of an ethical nature

Which is the right choice to make?

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What is an ethical dilemma?


Conduct Laws Regulations Policies

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Workplace Behaviors


Conduct Personal behavior The way someone acts

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Workplace Behaviors (continued)


Laws Authority-established principles and

regulations Established by community authorities Applicable to its people Legislation or custom Recognized and enforced by judicial

decision

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Regulations Law, rule, or other order prescribed by

an authority Prescribed to regulate conduct

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Policies A definite course of action adopted by

an entity Promotes expediency A guiding principle for those associated

with the entity

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Resources

Texas Department of Public Safety http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/psb

National Council of Investigation and Security Services http://www.nciss.org

Do an Internet search for the following: Woman Falls Into Fountain at Mall While Texting and Walking

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http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/psb


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