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US Security Guard License Exams (Florida Class D, New York, California, Texas)

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Question 1

Domestic violence can spill into the workplace. A guard who learns that an employee has a protective order against a former partner should:

  1. Follow the site plan and report any sighting
  2. Ignore it, because it is a private matter
  3. Tell the other employees the details of the order so they can watch out
  4. Contact the former partner directly to warn them to stay away
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A. Follow the site plan and report any sighting — Domestic violence is a recognized type of workplace violence. Security should know about relevant orders and respond under policy, keeping details confidential.

Question 2

Which behavior is a warning sign of possible workplace violence?

  1. Asking the supervisor for a day off next week
  2. Threats, intimidation or talk of harming others
  3. Working late to finish a project before a deadline
  4. Disagreeing politely with a manager in a meeting
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B. Threats, intimidation or talk of harming others — Threatening statements, intimidation and fixation on grievances are warning signs. They should be reported under the workplace violence plan.

Question 3

Should a guard try to diagnose a person's mental illness?

  1. Yes, so that the incident report can name the exact condition
  2. Yes, but only if the person seems likely to become dangerous
  3. Only if the guard has relatives or friends with the same condition
  4. No; recognize general warning signs and get appropriate help
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D. No; recognize general warning signs and get appropriate help — Guards should not attempt a diagnosis. They should recognize indicators, respond humanely and call professionals when needed.

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