SECURITY GUARD CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT INCLUDING SECURITY GUARD CREED

CODE OF ETHICS

1. As a security agent, his fundamental duty is to serve the interest or mission of his agency in compliance with the contract entered into with the clients of the agency he is supposed to serve.
2. He shall be honest in thoughts and deeds both in his personal and official actuations, obeying the law of the land and the regulations prescribed by his agency and those established by the company he is supposed to protect.
3. He shall not reveal any confidential matter that is confided to him as security guard and such other matters imposed upon him by law.
4. He shall act at all times with decorum and shall not permit personal feelings, prejudices and undue friendship to influence his actuation in the performance of his official functions.
5. He shall not compromise with criminals and other lawless elements to the prejudice of the customer or his client but assist government in its relentless drive against lawlessness and other forms of criminality.
6. He shall carry out his assigned duties as required by law to the best of his ability and safeguard the life and property of the establishment he is assigned to.
7. He shall wear his uniform, badge, patches and insignia properly as a symbol of public trust and confidence, as an honest and trustworthy security guard and private detective.
8. He shall keep his allegiance first to the government, then to the agency where he is employed and to the establishment he is assigned to serve with loyalty and outmost dedication
9. He shall diligently and progressively familiarize himself with the rules and regulations laid down by his agency and those of the customers or clients.
10. He shall at all times be courteous, respectful and salute to his superior officers, government officials and officials of the establishment where he is assigned or the company he is supposed to serve.
11. He shall report for duty always in proper uniform and neat in his appearance.
12. He shall learn at heart and strictly observe the laws and regulations governing the use of firearms.

CODE OF CONDUCT

1. He shall carry with him at all times during his tour of duty his license, identification card and duty detail order with an authority to carry firearms.
2. He shall not use his license and other privileges if any, to the prejudice of the public, the client or customers and his agency.
3. He shall not engage in any unnecessary conversation with anybody except in discharge of his duties or sit down unless required by the nature of his work and shall at all times keep himself alert during his tour of duty.
4. He shall refrain from reading newspapers, magazines, books, etc. while actually performing his duties.
5. He shall not drink intoxicating liquor immediately before and during his tour of duty.
6. He shall know the location of the fire alarm box near his post and to sound the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
7. He shall know to operate any fire extinguisher at his post.
8. He shall know the location of the telephone and/or the telephone number of the police precincts as well as the telephone numbers of the fire stations in the locality.
9. He shall immediately notify the police in case of any sign of disorder, strikes, riot, or any serious violation of the law.
10. He or his group of guards, shall not participate or integrate any disorder, strike, riot, or any serious violations of the law
11. He shall assist the police in the preservation and maintenance of peace and disorder and in the protection of life and property having in mind that the nature of his responsibilities is similar to that of the latter
12. He shall familiarize himself by heart with the Private Security Agency Law (RA No.5487 as amended) and these implementing rules and regulations.
13. When issued a FA's he should not lend his FA to anybody.
14. He shall always be in proper uniform and shall carry with him his basic requirements, and equipment's such as writing notebook, ballpen, night stick (baton) and/or radio.
15. He shall endeavor at all times, to merit and be worthy of the trust and confidence of the agency he represents and the client he serves.

SECURITY GUARD CREED

As Security Guards his fundamental duty is to protect lives and properties and maintain order within my place of duty; protect the interest of my employer and our clients and the security and stability of our government and country without compromise and prejudice, honest in my actions, words and thoughts; and do my best to uphold the principle:
MAKADIYOS, MAKATAO at MAKAKALIKASAN

(Source from IRR of RA 5487)