Standard Training for MDK Private Security Officers

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 All Security Guards undergo a minimum 40 hours of comprehensive training to be completed within the first 4 weeks of their date of hire.

This training ensures that all guards are well-prepared and proficient in their duties

Training Topics:

•  Legal and Ethical Responsibilities: Understanding the laws and ethical guidelines that govern the conduct of security personnel.
• Emergency Response Procedures: Training on how to effectively respond to emergencies, including natural disasters and criminal activities.
• Conflict Resolution and De-escalation Techniques: Strategies to manage and defuse conflicts peacefully without resorting to force.
• Surveillance and Patrol Practices: Best practices for monitoring and patrolling areas to ensure safety and security.
• First Aid and CPR Certification: Essential medical training to provide immediate assistance in case of injuries or health emergencies.
• Use of Force Policies: Guidelines on the appropriate use of force, emphasizing the need for restraint and responsible action.
• Incident Reporting and Documentation: Proper methods for recording and reporting incidents accurately and comprehensively.
• Safety and Security Protocols: Standard operating procedures to maintain a safe and secure environment for all.

Continued training is ongoing.

 Firearms Proficiency and Safety

Range Qualifications:

 Armed guards must demonstrate their ability to handle, maintain, and operate their assigned firearm safely and accurately. 

Training Topics:

• Initial Firearms Safety Course: Comprehensive instruction on firearm safety, covering handling, storage, and maintenance to ensure guards understand the importance of safety protocols.
• Practical Range Training: Guards must complete a series of live-fire exercises on the range to demonstrate their proficiency in marksmanship, target acquisition, and firearm control. This includes both static and dynamic shooting scenarios to simulate real-world situations.
• Qualification Tests: Guards must pass a qualification test that evaluates their accuracy and ability to handle their firearm under pressure. This test involves shooting a set number of rounds at various distances and achieving a minimum score to pass.

Ongoing training and requalifications administered every 6 months.

 All armed Security Officers must complete comprehensive training on the powers and responsibilities associated with making arrests. 

This ensures that they perform their duties legally, ethically, and effectively.

Training Topics:

• Legal Authority: Understanding the legal basis for arrest powers, including state and federal laws that govern the authority of security personnel to detain individuals.
• Detainment Procedures: Detailed procedures for detaining individuals safely and legally, including the use of physical restraints and the rights of the detainee.
• Use of Force: Guidelines on the appropriate use of force during detainment, emphasizing de-escalation techniques to minimize the need for physical intervention.
• Documentation and Reporting: Proper documentation of arrest incidents, including writing detailed reports and maintaining accurate records for legal and administrative purposes.
• Rights of the Accused: Ensuring detainees' rights are respected, including the right to be informed of the reasons for their detention and their right to legal counsel.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication techniques for interacting with detainees, witnesses, and law enforcement officers, ensuring clear and professional exchanges.
• Crisis Management: Training on handling high-stress situations calmly and effectively, including scenarios that may require immediate decision-making and quick action.
• Ethical Considerations: Emphasizing the ethical responsibilities of security personnel during arrests, including the importance of impartiality, integrity, and respect for all individuals.
• These training requirements ensure that armed security personnel are well-equipped to perform arrests in a manner that is safe, legal, and respectful of individuals' rights.