Brief Job Description: The primary role of an Armed Security Guard entails guarding  designated premises and people. The core responsibility of an Armed Security  Guard includes guarding life, property and premises against threats & risks. The  role requires initiative and effective communication.  

 Personal  Attributes:  An  Armed  Security  Guard  needs  to  bear  a  good  moral  character, pleasing deportment, even temperament, healthy habits and good  grooming  in  addition  to  being  physically  fit,  mentally  robust,  intelligent  and  proficient in handling of firearms. He/ she needs to be alert, calm and confident to  control situations effectively using personal initiative. The Guard’s presence needs  to generate confidence in perilous situations.  

                                          NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS (Nos.)

♦ ARMED SECURITY TASKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH BASIC SECURITY PRACTICES

♦OBSERVE SAFETY NORMS WHILE HANDLING FIREARMS

♦DEAL WITH SECURITY SITUATIONS WARRANTING USE OF LICENSED FIREARMS

♦ PROVIDE PRIVATE ARMED GUARDING SERVICE TO PEOPLE, PROPERTY AND PREMISES

♦ SUPPORT GUARDING DUTIES WITH LICENSED FIREARMS

♦ CARRY OUT ROUTINE ARMED GUARDING DUTIES

♦ SUPPORT CASH AND VALUABLESIN- TRANSIT OPERATIONS

♦ ARMED GUARDING DUTIES IN COMMERCIAL DEPLOYMENTS

♦ARMED GUARDING DUTIES IN INDUSTRIAL DEPLOYMENTS

♦ PROJECT POSITIVE IMAGE OF SELF AND THE ORGANIZATION

♦ CONFORM TO RUDIMENTARY LEGAL REQUIREMENTS OF PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES

(REGULATION) ACT - 2005 WHEN UNDERTAKING SECURITY TASKS

♦ HEALTH AND SAFETY