[FACT OR FAKE #3] A Security Guard Fails If He Doesn't Do Anything

Purse snatching is the most frequently reported crime against expatriates and Malaysian citizens. The usual modus operandi (MO) is one or two males on a motorbike approaching the target from the rear and snatching a purse, handbag, or cell phone.

osac.gov

Residential burglaries in Kuala Lumpur (KL) occur mostly in stand-alone residences in neighborhoods with large expatriate communities. Some burglars have entered when occupants were at home, tied the residents up, and threatened the occupants with weapons.

osac.gov

In 2010, the reported basic salary of a security guard in Malaysia was less than RM500 per month. The guards were also reported to work a minimum of 12 hours a day; some work 30 days/month for extra income.

thestar.com.my

In Jan 2011, under the new wages scheme, the take home salary of more than 100,000 security guards nation wide would be RM1,200, including overtime with salaries between RM450 and RM750, depending on location.

thestar.com.my

In a July 2012 interview with a condominium security guard, he said, "I get about RM600 a month. If I work overtime, maybe 12 hours a day, and burn my only day-off every month, I might get more than RM1,000."

freemalaysiatoday.com

Security guards work hand-in-hand with the police, as an extra eye and ear to help them fight crime. They are the first line of defense, to minimise thefts, robberies, etc. All cases are handed over to the police.

There are various types of guards who carry out different responsibilities. Expectations of employers are managed this way.

One thing you can do is to reward guards directly from the homeowners association funds by giving them a small monthly bonus for good conduct, turnout and performance. This promotes loyalty and you tend to see the guards trying their best to perform well as they get a reward.

themalaysianinsider.com

Another thing that can be done to promote loyalty is to treat security guards as human beings. Far too often residents of gated communities make no effort to get to know the guards who are providing them security.

freemalaysiatoday.com

Some of the security guard training programmes available are such as Basic Security Guard Training, Arrest Training, Security Supervisor Leadership Course and Individual Training Modules.

In August 2012, it was announced that 25,000 security guards working at shopping centres throughout the country will be given training by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) at police training camps in efforts to tackle criminal cases at such premises.

kualalumpurpost.net

Enforce Security Services Sdn Bhd sees security in totality, in terms of assets protection, loss prevention and risk management. Security is designed to be a proactive discipline, contributing directly to corporate productivity.