It is a job of tough responsibility for any person responsible for the physical security of any organization because any neglect on their part will cause huge damage of the organization or company due to performed crime or natural calamity. If there is any fault in the environmental or constructional design of the security system, the results can be very disastrous. Any security breach or natural calamity can result in loss of property and thus cause damage to the environment.
The main feature of any well designed physical security system is a completely planned, programmed and coordinated procedure. Designing of the security of the facility is important to prevent any intrusion and the most commonly used technique includes fencing and warning signs, concrete bollards, vehicle height-restrictors, metal barriers, trenches and site lighting, mechanical and electronic access-control process of physical security including designing of locks and keys and gates including electronic security and video cameras.
Intrusion Detection is mainly an alarm system designed to alert about any unwanted intruders. Video monitoring is the key process of security system, which are monitored manually or by video analysis. Manual guards are the most important part of this system because they have active roles in each step. Guards are needed for patrolling and guarding, administration of machines, and for quick response to the alarms and monitoring the videos.
Physical security is a sector demanding a very nominal academic qualification. An applicant must have a minimum degree with a fitness certificate for the post of guards. The fitness certificate is more important, but people who have an ex-army certificate are given preference over regular people. People who are employed for the designing and maintaining the security of the facility must have a degree or diploma in a specific branch like electrical or architecture. The security guards must be healthy, alert and fit so that they can cope with any emergency any time around the clock.
People are needed for designing the physical security of the facility maintaining and monitoring them round the clock. They are generally appointed by various security agencies on the basis of health and fitness. People are also employed for designing, programming, monitoring and maintaining the security system and respond and guard the system. Payments are given according to the object or facility being guarded to the client or on salary basis. Physical securities are generally provided to industries, offices, banks, museums, private properties, or important restricted facilities.
A job in the physical security sector is a tough one as it requires a very alert individual who is ready to respond at any odd time. It may require good health and have several other requirements, but it is a well paid industry.
