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Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.
Act as oversight and security agent for management and customers. Observe casino or casino hotel operation for irregular activities such as cheating or theft by either employees or patrons. May use one-way mirrors above the casino floor, cashier's cage, and from desk. Use of audio/video equipment is also common to observe operation of the business. Usually required to provide verbal and written reports of all violations and suspicious behavior to supervisor.
Apprenticeship: Alliedbarton Security Officer-Manu. And Indust
Certificate of Achievement
Gather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance, intelligence networks or geographic information systems. Use intelligence data to anticipate and prevent organized crime activities, such as terrorism.
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
Certificate of Achievement
Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes to provide assistance and protection to participants.
Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
Certificate of Achievement
Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or city streets to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles.
Gather, analyze, compile and report information regarding individuals or organizations to clients, or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment.
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
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Implement procedures and systems to prevent merchandise loss. Conduct audits and investigations of employee activity. May assist in developing policies, procedures, and systems for safeguarding assets.
Apprenticeship: Alliedbarton Security Officer-Manu. And Indust
Certificate of Achievement
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
Certificate of Achievement
Administration of Justice Correctional Technologies
Certificate of Achievement