A security guard is performing access control at a restricted site. An individual known to be a friend, but without proper identification or authorization for entry, attempts to gain access. What should the security guard do?

Question: A security guard is performing access control at a restricted site. An individual known to be a friend, but without proper identification or authorization for entry, attempts to gain access. What should the security guard do?

Answer options: ✅ Deny entry to the friend, explaining the access control policies and referring them to the proper authorization procedure.

• Allow the friend entry, assuming they will obtain the proper authorization later.
• Escort the friend through a secondary, less monitored, entrance.
• Call a superior for special permission to bypass the access control system.

Correct answer: Deny entry to the friend, explaining the access control policies and referring them to the proper authorization procedure.

Explanation: Security guards must apply rules consistently, regardless of personal relationships. Bypassing established access control procedures, even for a friend, compromises site security and violates professional standards and the guard's duty to protect the client's interests and property as per provincial security regulations.