The duties that a security guard must fulfill are diverse and clearly defined in Royal Decree 2364/1994, which was amended in 2014 and published in the Official State Gazette (BOE). These duties are essential for ensuring the security of various types of facilities and the protection of the people and property within them.
It's important to note that to become a security guard, candidates must obtain a specific qualification, which includes passing theoretical and practical exams related to the competencies established by law. Additionally, candidates must pass physical and psychological tests, especially if they will be working with firearms. Continuous training is also mandatory, with periodic refresher courses.
A security guard has fundamental responsibilities, including but not limited to the following:
- Monitor various types of facilities, protecting both the assets within and the people present.
- Efficiently control access to the facilities under their protection, performing identity checks as needed.
- Prevent and deter vandalism or criminal acts within the facilities they are guarding.
- In the event of detaining a person who has committed a crime, they must immediately hand them over to the State Security Forces and Corps.
- Provide protection during the storage, classification, counting, and transportation of cash, securities, and valuables, especially in cash-in-transit services.
- Respond immediately to alarms in the facilities under their protection, as long as the response is not the responsibility of the State Security Forces and Corps.
- Assist the State Security Forces and Corps in fulfilling their duties, following their instructions and recommendations regarding the custody of assets and people.
