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armoured car guard

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Armoured car guards ensure the safe transportation of valuable items such as money between locations like stores and banks. They load and unload the vehicle, handle the documentation of the transfer, deliver the items to the correct location and respond quickly to robberies, according to the security protocol in place. They may also handle guns and drive the armoured car.

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Competences
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Groups
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Essential
14
Optional
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Essential knowledge 1 competence

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security threats

Types of cyber or physical security threats to public and private security such as unauthorised entry, aggressive behaviour, molestation, robbery, theft, hacking, malware, phishing, identity theft, assault, kidnapping, murder and public demonstration.

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Essential skills and competences 13 competences

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maintain vehicle delivery documentation

Ensure that vehicle delivery documents are made up accurately and on time.

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comply with the principles of self-defence

Observe the principles according to which a person should only use so much force as is required to repel an attack. The use of deadly force is limited to situations where attackers are using deadly force themselves.

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ensure regulatory compliance concerning distribution activities

Meet the rules, policies and laws that govern transportation and distribution activities.

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handle delivered packages

Administer delivered packages and ensure that they reach their destination on time.

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liaise with security authorities

Respond quickly to security incidents and violations by calling the police and keep in touch with other relevant parties involved in the potential prosecution of the offender.

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load cargo

Gather goods to be transported and place them in a transportation vehicle.

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manage cash transportation

Manage the appropriate and safe transportation of cash.

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manage major incidents

Take immediate action to respond to major incidents that affect the safety and security of individuals in private or public places such as road accidents.

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manage theft prevention

Apply theft and robbery prevention; monitor security surveillance equipment; enforce security procedures if needed.

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monitor security measures

Oversee and control the implementation of prevention, security, and surveillance measures in order to assess their effectiveness and to make adjustments in case of unsatisfactory results.

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practice vigilance

Practice vigilance during patrol or other surveillance activities in order to ensure safety and security, to look out for suspicious behaviour or other alarming changes in patterns or activities, and to respond quickly to these changes.

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provide secured transportation

Manage secured transportation of cash or other valuable cargo, like securities, jewellery or important individuals.

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unload cargo

Handle safe unloading of goods from transportation vehicles.

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

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legal requirements related to ammunition

Legal regulations and requirements in the field of selling, buying, handling and storing ammunition.

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surveillance methods

Surveillance methods used in the gathering of information and intelligence for investigation purposes.

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Optional skills and competences 13 competences

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acquire licences for the use of weapons

Coordinate with technical staff on legal aspects such as licenses, authorisations and assurances related to weapons and munition.

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develop contingency plans for emergencies

Compose procedures outlining specific actions to be taken in the event of an emergency, taking into account all the risks and dangers that could be involved, ensuring that the plans comply with safety legislation and represent the safest course of action.

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use modern electronic navigational aids

Use modern navigational aids such as GPS and radar systems.

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coordinate transportation

Scheduling of transportation operations.

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deal with aggressive behaviour

Respond promptly to adverse behaviour in a professional manner by taking appropriate and legal action to prevent further aggressiveness, such as verbal warning, lawful removal from the premises or apprehension of the person involved. Report details of adverse behaviour in line with the organisation’s procedures.

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drive vehicles

Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.

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ensure compliance with types of weapons

Comply with legal requirements when using different kinds of firearms and other types of weapons and their matching ammunition.

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handle surveillance equipment

Monitor surveillance equipment to observe what people are doing in a given area and ensure their safety.

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operate radio equipment

Set up and operate radio devices and accessories, such as broadcast consoles, amplifiers, and microphones. Understand the basics of radio operator language and, when necessary, provide instruction in handling radio equipment correctly.

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prepare transportation routes

Prepare routes through the addition or subtraction of routes, making changes to route frequency, and changing the service span of routes. Adjusts routes through providing additional running time to routes, adding additional capacity during periods of overcrowding (or reducing capacity during periods of low passenger numbers), and adjusting departure times in response to changes in circumstances along a given route, thereby ensuring efficient use of resources and achievement of customer relations goals.;

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provide first aid

Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.

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react calmly in stressful situations

React quickly, calmly, and safely to unexpected situations; provide a solution that solves the problem or diminishes its impact.

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restrain individuals

Restrain, or control by force, individuals who violate regulations in terms of acceptable behaviour, who present a threat to others, and who perform acts of violence, to ensure the individual is unable to proceed in this negative behaviour and to protect others.

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