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Security guards posses no more authority than the average citizen. They have no right to search you and trained to call the police if something happens. A guard may detain you if they think you've stolen something or are trespassing, but they may not search you unless you give consent. If a guard wants to search you, inform them that they must call the police or you are leaving. Security guards are often on power trips so they tend to think they have more power than they do. I worked as a security guard for several years and their main job is to call the cops when something happens.
The above is only partially correct in the State of California. Here are the guidelines in the Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Power to Arrest Training Manual, starting on page 56:
PART K.
SEARCHING THE SUSPECT
You should avoid searching a suspect. Laws protect the rights of suspects who are being searched. This section explains what you should and should not do.
You are not allowed to search someone in order to find evidence for making a citizen's arrest.
When you see someone steal something you have been hired to protect, you may first detain the person by telling him/her that they are under arrest for theft. Then you may physically detain the person for the police to search. You should not give the suspect an opportunity to dispose of any items taken.
If you have reasonable cause to believe you are in physical danger by detaining the suspect, you may search the individual for weapons.
REMEMBER
You may search for only one thing - WEAPONS (Penal Code §846).
METHOD OF "FRISK" SEARCHING FOR WEAPONS
A frisk is nothing more than a quick check to see if a suspect has a concealed
weapon. This should occur after the suspect is arrested. To frisk a suspect,
follow these steps:
A. Stand behind the suspect
B. Run your hands over the outside of their clothing
C. Pat those areas where a weapon might be concealed
D. Remove anything that feels like a weapon
CAUTION
Do not remove any article that does not feel like a weapon.
PART K.
SEARCHING THE SUSPECT
You should avoid searching a suspect. Laws protect the rights of suspects who are being searched. This section explains what you should and should not do.
You are not allowed to search someone in order to find evidence for making a citizen's arrest.
When you see someone steal something you have been hired to protect, you may first detain the person by telling him/her that they are under arrest for theft. Then you may physically detain the person for the police to search. You should not give the suspect an opportunity to dispose of any items taken.
If you have reasonable cause to believe you are in physical danger by detaining the suspect, you may search the individual for weapons.
REMEMBER
You may search for only one thing - WEAPONS (Penal Code §846).
METHOD OF "FRISK" SEARCHING FOR WEAPONS
A frisk is nothing more than a quick check to see if a suspect has a concealed
weapon. This should occur after the suspect is arrested. To frisk a suspect,
follow these steps:
A. Stand behind the suspect
B. Run your hands over the outside of their clothing
C. Pat those areas where a weapon might be concealed
D. Remove anything that feels like a weapon
CAUTION
Do not remove any article that does not feel like a weapon.
Please check the laws for the state in which you live for your rights as a security officer and/or as a citizen. Whenever approached by a security officer, in the State of California, a security officer has the right and responsibility to protect the interests of the property and/or business owner. Non-compliance with their orders can result in your being detained and arrested.
Improper or 'bad arrests' can result in legal action against the security officer and/or the business owner. Please consult the
'Power to Arrest Training Manual'
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
in California, or the equivalent in your state to know your specific rights, responsibilities and liabilities. It will very likely be different from state to state.
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