Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry
The PIMS Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry develops foundational competence in professional security operations, workplace safety, conflict management and emergency response.T...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry develops foundational competence in professional security operations, workplace safety, conflict management and emergency response.
The programme covers access control, patrol duties, risk recognition, de-escalation, incident reporting, customer service and professional conduct within private-security environments.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to the Private Security Industry
- Roles and Responsibilities of Security Officers
- Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
- Security Codes of Conduct
- Patrolling Procedures
- Access-Control Procedures
- Monitoring and Incident Prevention
- Conflict Management
- De-Escalation and Negotiation
- Professional Communication
- Fire and Emergency Response
- Evacuation Awareness
- First-Aid Awareness
- Security Risk Assessment
- Threat and Hazard Identification
- Incident Report Writing
- Security Documentation
- Customer Service
- Confidentiality and Professional Conduct
- Health and Safety in Security Operations
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Practical Security Simulations and Portfolio Development
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS security programme is suitable for individuals entering the private-security industry, Security Officers seeking structured professional development, Security Supervisors, Team Leaders and personnel progressing toward higher-level security roles.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:
- Develop practical professional-security skills
- Improve patrol and access-control competence
- Strengthen conflict-management and de-escalation skills
- Improve emergency-response awareness
- Develop security risk-assessment knowledge
- Prepare clear incident reports and records
- Improve customer-service and professional-conduct skills
Assessment & Evaluation
- Assessment Type: Practical assessments, written examination and portfolio review.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, security simulations, documentation tasks and oral discussion.
- Total Questions: 40 theory questions plus multiple practical tasks.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 6–10 weeks, equivalent to approximately 100–140 hours.
- Certification: Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry upon successful completion.
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