Can a Security Officer do this?
I'm applying for a Security Job and I need your help.
At the building where you are performing security duties, a party is being held and alcohol is being served. While on your assigned parking lot patrol, you notice a man who appears to be intoxicated stumbling to his car. Which would be the best course of action?
A. Confront him and confiscate his keys explaining that he is in no condition to drive safely.
(Wouldn't that be too rude and out of my jurisdiction? However, Security Officers are to ensure safety)
B. In order to provide the best customer service, offer to drive the man home if he pays for gas.
(I would not be allowed to leave my location on the premises)
C. Ignore him because once he drives off the premises it’s not your problem and you are not liable.
(That's just wrong)
D. Write down his license plate number and car description and notify the police that there might be a drunk driver leaving the premises.
(Put in the Police's hands--Putting his life in danger)
Answers:
I would personally go with A, but only if I was absolutely certain that the individual was in fact intoxicated. You may or may not have that type of training. Don't worry about jurisdiction because as a security officer you have no jurisdictional boundaries. You may however be in violation of company policy.
If you are in doubt at all you should go with D. I have done this in the past and have gotten a nice letter from the local police chef because of it. Another option to explore is to try to find a friend that is sober that he was parting with.
Good luck.
The answer is D.
I would go with A, stop him.
I would say that it would be A.
In recent years there have been many lawsuits that have set precedents that bartenders are to cut off drunk patrons and not allow them to drive. As you are a representative of the company who is hosting the party (in one way or another) it would be your duty to ensure that you are keeping the company free from any liability.
If your able to then A,
For sure D.
Mark D
As a private security officer, your primary job is to "observe and report". You are not a police officer and basically have the same authority and responsibilities as the average citizen.
In response to the situation you have described, I would first try to convince the man not to drive, in as polite a fashion as possible. In no case should you use any type of force to restrain him or attempt to take the keys away from him. If the man begins to drive away, I would immediately notify the police.
If there was time, I would contact the management at the building that employs you and allow them to assume responsibility for the situation.
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