British Columbia (BC) Security Guard License Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT a general duty of security personnel?

1. Maintaining security and access control systems

2. Conducting regular safety drills

3. Ensuring the security of property and personnel

4. Monitoring surveillance footage

The correct answer is: Conducting regular safety drills

The correct answer indicates that conducting regular safety drills is not typically classified as a general duty of security personnel. While safety drills are essential for overall organizational safety and preparedness, they usually fall under the responsibilities of safety officers or health and safety coordinators rather than security personnel. Security personnel primarily focus on tasks such as maintaining security and access control systems, ensuring the security of property and personnel, and monitoring surveillance footage. These activities are directly related to protecting assets and ensuring a safe environment, establishing their core responsibilities. Conducting safety drills, while important, is not a primary function of security guards, and they are usually executed through specific safety and emergency planning departments in an organization.