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  2. Security guard - Wikipedia

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    A security guard (also known as a security inspector, security officer, factory guard, or protective agent) is a person employed by a government or private party to protect the employing party's assets (property, people, equipment, money, etc.) from a variety of hazards (such as crime, waste, damages, unsafe worker behavior, etc.) by enforcing preventative measures.

  3. Watchman (law enforcement) - Wikipedia

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    Thief-taker, security guard, police officer, fire lookout Watchmen were organised groups of men, usually authorised by a state, government, city, or society, to deter criminal activity and provide law enforcement as well as traditionally perform the services of public safety , fire watch , crime prevention , crime detection , and recovery of ...

  4. Certified protection officer - Wikipedia

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    Improved performance: a CPO program provides a comprehensive understanding of security roles, responsibilities and accountabilities that can improve performance. [6] [7] Professional and financial potential: obtaining CPO certification can enhance professional development and increase income in the security industry.

  5. Bodyguard - Wikipedia

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    Security guard, law enforcement officer, anti-terrorism specialist, intelligence officer A bodyguard (or close protection officer/operative ) is a type of security guard , government law enforcement officer, or servicemember who protects an important person or group of people , such as high-ranking public officials, wealthy businesspeople, and ...

  6. Bouncer - Wikipedia

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    Other terms include "cooler" in the U.S. [2] and "door supervisor" in the U.K. [3] In U.S. bars, "cooler" is often the term for the head bouncer. [4] The "cooler" is expected to have the same ability to respond to physical situations as the rest of the bouncers, but should also have reliable interpersonal skills that can be used to de-escalate situations without violence.

  7. Prison officer - Wikipedia

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    A turnkey of a Paris prison, 19th century A sort of Russian jail with a prison guard, 1915. Historically, terms such as "jailer" (also spelled "gaoler"), "guard" and "warder" [1] have all been used. The term "prison officer" is used for the role in the UK [2] and Ireland. [3] It is the official English title in Denmark, [4] Finland, [5] Sweden ...

  8. Security police - Wikipedia

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    The Northern Ireland Security Guard Service (not to be confused with MOD Police or MPGS) is a civilian armed guard service in which all civilian security officers are armed. They provide security at Ministry of Defence establishments in Northern Ireland .

  9. Auxiliary police - Wikipedia

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    Indian Home Guard Triservices Crest. The Home Guard is an Indian paramilitary force serving as an auxiliary to the Indian Police Service. Home Guards are responsible for internal security, civil defense, border patrol, Coast Guard support, and firefighting assistance. They also maintain functional units dedicated to motor transport, engineering ...