Republic of tho Phlllppino..

NATIONAL POLICE COMt..tfSSION

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLJCE, CIVIL SECURITY GROUP
SUPERVISORY OFFICE fOR SEOURITY ANO INVESTIGATION AGENC4ES
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TO : All Private Securtly Training Agencies (PSTAs) j

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MEMORANDUM ADVlSORY NO. 0 5 1 -f 2 q2-~--- i'.GE'I EDGAR!, :I ;:~u.. ~
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON OO'S AND DON'T'S FOR 5 JU['"2 4-
SECURITY PROVIDE.RS AND SECURITY.GUARDS

1. Reference: Republic Act No. 11917 or the "The Private Secvrity Industry Services Act.·

2. Above reference pertains lo the vital role of the private sector in the protection of the people
and safeguarding of property as well as maintenance of peace and order in the country. Towards this
end, the State shall adopt measures to strengthen the regulation of the private security services rndustry
end establish quality standards to ensure competent private security personnel and professionals that
complement our law enforcement authorities In preservation of public order in the country.

3. In this regard, all PSTAs are directed to distribute pamphlets and/or fliers containing
frequently asked questlons about the DO's and OON'T's for private security providers and security
guards~

4. For information. widest dissemination and stnct compliance.

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DO'S ANO DON•TS OF PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES OPERATORS

(REFERENCE: SECTION 235-236 & 238-239, RULE 52 OF THE IRR, RA NO. 11917•
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1. Adhere to professional ethics and 1 Use deceitful means and/or
refrain from practices that negate misrepresentations in aU their
the best inter-est of the private business transactions. Avoid
seGUrfty service industry; granting of rebates or commissions
In securfna servjce contracts:
2. Consider the unity In the 2. Indulge In unethlcaJ business
profession is viral and paramount practices by, among others.
for the attainment of common undercuttil')g the existing contract
objectives; rates between the PSA and l.he
client and/or the minimum contract
rate prescribed by the Industry in
conformity to existing minimum
wage laws or engaging in ·Kabit
Svstem:·
3. Pay thelr guards salaries, wages, 3. Impose any unauthorized
ancf benefits in accordance with deductions on their employed
rates fixed by law particu~arly labor security professfonals or commits
and wages law. ad.S that will force these security
professionals to seek employment
elsev1here nor accept a security
professional without clearance and
consent rrom the losi!!Q anencv:
4. Observe the prtnclple of "equal pay 4. Employ for guard duty any person
for equal work' considering the rate without a valid LESP duly is.sued
of pay of the company security by the Chief, SOSIA;
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service and their own security
orofessiona I:
5. Anchored on the prlnciple of
securing lrves and property, of
providing safety or persons and
maintaining peace and order within
such oroaertv.
6. Endeavor to raise the standards of
service ln the security profession
thru Incentives and in-service
tralnlna;
7. Establish an adequate library of
books, magazines, and other
publications on security $Ubjects,
materials, references, etc. In each
PSA.
8. Be truthful and accurate rn reports
reoulred bv SOSIA and/or other
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competent authorities and be
pron1pt In the subm~sslon of the
same:
9 Exercise vigilance and be
prepared to prevent the use of
lheir security professionals or the
agency in actMties foimica1 to the
state or national security.
10.Absde by the laws of the land and
endeavor to futfill their professional
duties in accordance with the
highest moral prlndptes. always
conforming to the percepts of truth,
'f imess. and iustice.
11. Contribute to the national we'1are
by securlng and preserving.
properties and racflities of the
country, through competent
securitv service:
12. Promote the well-being of security
professionals through adequate
'"a es and others:
18. Perform their contractual
obligations for the protection or lire,
limb and orooertv:
14. Raise qoallty standards of private
security services; .and •
1.s.ConUnuously work with and assist
the law enforcement agencies In
the preservation of peace and
' ordef in the ooun!r.f..
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OO'S ANO OON'TS OF PRtVATE SECURITY PROFESSIONALS

. REFERENCE: SECTION 235-236 & 238-239, RULE 52 OF TH E 1RR. RA NO. 11917\
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· 1 Obe-y the la\vs or the land and 1. Reveal any confidential information
abide by the rules and regulations confided to them as a security
promulgated by the PNP; professional and such other
matters imposed/required upon
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2. Be honest in thoughts and deeds 2. Use their LESP and other
both in their personal and offlcial privfleges if any, to the preJudfce of
actuations. obeying the regufalions the public, their client or customer,
prescribed by their agency and and their agency;
those established by the company
thev are assJaned to nrotect:
3. Serve the Interest or mission of 3. Engage In any unnecessary
their agency in compliance with conversaUon with anybody except
contract entered into with ciienls or In the discharge of their duties nor
cu:Stomers of the agency they are show any instance of laxity and
assigned to serve; shall at all times keep lhemseJves
alert durino their tour of dutv:
4. Act at all times with decorum and 4. Refrain from reading newspapers,
shall not pennit personal feejfngs, magazines, books, and other
prejudices. and frater·nal reading materials, use laptops,
retatlonshlp to Influence their mobile phones and olher gadgets
actuations \Vhile in the and/or do or perform distracting
perlormance of their official aoUvitles while actually performing
functions. their duties:
s. Carry out their assigned duties as 5. Refrain from doing janltorlallutility
required by law to the best of their v,orks, parking attendant duties,
ablllly and shall safeguard the life Issue tickets/collect rees, and other
and property or the establishment non-searr1ty functions;
where lhev are assinned:
6. Report for duty atways In proper 6. Drink any intoxicating liquor
uniform and neat in their lmmedlately berOfe and during
appearance and shall wear their their tour of duty nor use any
accoutrements property as a dangerous drugs;
symbol of public trust and
confidence, as an honest and
trustworthv securitv orofessional:
7. Keep their allegiance first to the 7. Participate or lnsUgate any
govemment. to the public. to the disorder, strike, riot, or any
agency where they are employed, violations of the law
and to the establishment they are
as$(gned to serve with utmost
,...__ dedication to the nrofession: