Work-Related Capabilities of Security Guards /

Title

Author(s)

Ugbaniel, Reynaldo G.

Call Number

T Ug1 2013

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the level of work-related capabilities of the security guards in selected security agencies in Cebu City. The problems consists of: Part 1, profile of the security guard respondents; Part 2, the level of the work-related capabilities of respondents as perceived by themselves and by their superiors; Part 3, the problems encountered by the security guard respondents; Part 4, the significant relationship between the profile and the level of work-related capabilities as perceived by the security guards respondents; Part 5, the significant difference between the level of work-related capabilities as perceived by the security guard respondents and by their superiors; and Part 6, the formulation of intervention plan.
The study utilized the descriptive co reational method using survey questionnaire. The respondents of this study were divided into two groups: the security guards and security superiors. It covered the selected security agencies in Cebu City.
Findings revealed that the level of work-related capabilities of security guards were less capable in using close circuit television system. Findings also revealed that security guards had a moderate level of capability in sounding the alarm in case of fire or disorder, talking to no one except in the line of duty, receiving and recording threats, making of incident report and handling firearms in different firing position. The common problems encountered by the security guards were making incident report, checking operational condition of firearm and checking and recording person entering leaving the premises. There is no significant relationship between the profile and the level of work-related capabilities. In conclusion, Today’s Urban assignments of security guards are predisposing factors for people to commit crimes. Upgrading their technical skills (especially in using firearms) and communications skills (recording incident) should be emphasized to make guards very capable in their tasks. The researcher recommended the followings: first, proposes the following topics for the future researchers: competency of security guards in using emergency alarms system, competency of security guards in using close circuit television system (CCTV), fire arms competency of security guards, competency of security guards in making incidents report; secondly, implement the proposed intervention plan.

Number of Pages

ix, 60 leaves :

Publications

Cebu City, Philippines : University of Cebu, 2013

Branch Library

Graduate School Library

Shelving Location

ANNEX

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