OSH Security Practice Test

While working as a security guard on a private property, on whose authority are you enforcing the rules on the site?

1. Federal and Provincial Law

2. Local police forces

3. The employees of the site

4. The owner of the property

The correct answer is: The owner of the property

The correct answer is the owner of the property because as a security guard, your role revolves around protecting private property and enforcing the rules established by the property's owner. The authority granted to you comes from the owner, who has the legal right to set the regulations and expectations for behavior on their property. This means that you are acting under their directive to maintain safety and security according to their policies. While federal and provincial laws may establish the broad legal framework within which you operate, the specific authority to enforce rules on a private site comes directly from its owner. Local police forces may assist in enforcement of laws but are not the source of the authority for a private security guard on private property. Similarly, the employees of the site follow the owner's directives, but they do not grant authority to enforce rules. Thus, your enforcement responsibilities are directly tied to the owner's wishes and policies.