Team Members

October 2009

How to…

Disarm/Set the Unit Security Alarm

What you need to know

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The alarm must be disarmed before entering the unit to prevent
raising the alarm with the security company unnecessarily.

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The alarm must be set when you leave the unit at night so that
the security company will be alerted in the event of an attempted
break in.

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Back of house doors, windows and storage areas must be secure,
all relevant equipment and lights should
be turned off.

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You should have all your belongings and keys ready to leave the
unit prior to setting the alarm at night.

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Check that you are not being watched by any suspicious person
in the area around your unit before leaving/entering the unit.

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Never tell anyone, or let anyone see you enter the alarm security code.

How we do it…

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Discuss the method used to set/disarm the security alarm with your training buddy including:

Sign the alarm code log upon receipt
of your unique alarm code

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The exact process to follow when
setting/disarming the alarm.

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The correct code to use.

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How to correct any mistakes when
entering security codes.

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How to respond in the event of the
alarm going off unintentionally.

You are responsible for…

• Ensuring the unit is secure overnight.
• Making sure you do not disclose the

alarm code to any unauthorised persons.

• Making sure you are not followed into

the unit.

• Being aware at all times of possible

suspicious people.

• Ensuring all relevant equipment and

lighting is switched off, and that the unit
is secure before leaving.

• Taking care that you and your team have

all your belongings with you when you leave.

Your challenge…

• Correcty disarm the alarm on your next

morning shift.

• Correctly set the alarm on your next late shift.
• Find out what happens if the alarms are set

of in error.

• Find out which security company you should

contact in the event of a problem.

• Find out what you should do if someone

suspicious is loitering near the unit when
you arrive in the morning or as you are
leaving at night.

• Find out what to do if you suspect someone

has found out your code number.