Chapter 3.10: Types of Asset Security: Ethics and Professional Attitude of Asset Security
Asset security is an area of activity that plays a crucial role in protecting assets, people and information. There are several types of property security, each with its own particularities, but they all share a common element: the need for an impeccable ethics and professional attitude on the part of the property security guard.
Types of Asset Security
Among the main types of property security, we can highlight physical security, electronic security, personal security and information security. Physical security involves protecting tangible assets and facilities through physical barriers such as fences, gates, locks, among others. Electronic security, on the other hand, makes use of technologies such as surveillance cameras, alarms and access control systems to ensure property security.
Personal security is aimed at protecting individuals, whether in their work environment, at home or on the move. Finally, information security is concerned with the protection of data and information, whether stored in physical or digital media.
Ethics and Professional Attitude
Ethics and professional attitude are fundamental aspects for the effective performance of a property security guard. Ethics involves adherence to principles and values that guide the professional's conduct, such as honesty, integrity, respect for human rights and confidentiality. The professional posture, in turn, concerns the behavior of the security guard in the work environment, including his personal presentation, his communication and his attitude in the face of challenging situations.
An ethical security guard is one who acts with integrity, does not engage in illegal or unethical activities, respects the rights and dignity of all people, and maintains the confidentiality of information entrusted to him. He is also committed to his role, always seeking to update his knowledge and skills to better serve those under his protection.
As for professional demeanor, a property security guard must be able to remain calm and act assertively in pressure situations. He must be able to communicate clearly and respectfully, both with his co-workers and with the people under his protection. In addition, your personal presentation must be impeccable, reflecting the seriousness and responsibility that the function requires.
In short, ethics and professional attitude are indispensable aspects for the effective performance of a property security guard. Regardless of the type of property security in which he works, the security guard must be a professional with integrity, responsibility and commitment to the protection of assets, people and information entrusted to him.
This chapter of our e-book course aims to provide an overview of the types of property security and the importance of ethics and professional posture in the performance of property security. In the chapters to come, we'll explore each of these aspects in greater detail, providing practical guidance for anyone looking to enter this profession.
