Pennsylvania Security Guard Practice Exam

What patterns should be avoided by Security Guards?

1. Regularly scheduled rotating shifts

2. Knowing where you are at all times and how to summon help

3. Regular people and their activities on the site

4. Completing patrols routinely at the same time each day

The correct answer is: Completing patrols routinely at the same time each day

Security guards should avoid completing patrols routinely at the same time each day because this creates a predictable pattern of behavior. The primary role of a security guard is to prevent undesired activities like theft, destruction of property, or unauthorized entry. Therefore, unpredictability is a key strategy in effective security work. If a guard's patrol pattern becomes too predictable, someone looking to commit a crime could observe the pattern and use it to their advantage. They may plan their activities knowing when and where the guard will not be present. Therefore, changing patrol times and routes can help to maintain a higher level of security and unpredictability.