1. Principles of LPSCS

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3. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. What are Ethics?  A set of rules and standards that govern individual conduct. They also establish right and wrong, and good and bad. 3

4. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. What are an employer’s professional needs?  Prevention Loss Damage  Protection People Property 4 Workplace Ethics

5. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Workplace Ethics (continued) Prevention  Employer’s Property Perimeter of the property Shoplifting Vandalism of property Burglaries 5

6. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Workplace Ethics (continued) Protection  Employer’s Property Safe and secure environment  Employer’s Confidential Information  Specific People Celebrities Children 6

7. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Good rapport  Rules or standards governing a profession  “Work ethic” No abuse of sick leave Arriving early (allowing time for unforeseen circumstances) 7 Workplace Ethics (continued)

8. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Certifications/Licenses  Security Officers  Security Officers carrying handguns  Follow State Guidelines http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/psb/ 8 Workplace Ethics (continued)

9. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Legal Ethics Powers  Be familiar with state and federal laws  Security Officer ≠ Police Officer  Recognize Constitutional Rights of Citizens  Illegal actions by security officers can result in criminal and civil actions against the officer 9

10. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Legal Ethics (continued) Duties  Enforce all lawful rules and regulations  Encourage liaison with police officers 10

11. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Definition  Specific moral choices (I will or I will not)  Formed from cultures, families, communities, religious entities, and morals Examples  Lying, cheating, stealing, tardiness, vulgarity, being inconsiderate, etc. 11 Personal Ethics

12. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Personal Ethics (continued) Exemplary Conduct  At work  Outside of work 12

13. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Personal Ethics (continued) Professional Competence  Keep license/certifications/commissions current  Attend professional development seminars  Join professional security associations http://www.nciss.org http://www.asisonline.org/ http://www.nasco.org/ 13

14. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Expectations  Follow all state and federal laws At work Outside of work  Follow the Code of Ethics http://www.asisonline.org/guidelines/guidelines.htm http://www.nciss.org/about-us/nciss-code-of- ethics.php http://www.nciss.org/about-us/nciss-code-of- ethics.php http://www.nciss.org/about-us/nciss-objectives.php 14 Personal Ethics (continued)

15. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Ethical Goals  Integrity  Values  Morals  Trustworthiness  Responsibility  Respect  Fairness 15

16. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Integrity  Moral soundness, honesty, and freedom from corrupting influence or motives 16 Ethical Goals (continued)

17. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Values  Beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something) 17 Ethical Goals (continued)

18. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Morals  Concern with the judgment of right or wrong, human action, and character 18 Ethical Goals (continued)

19. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Trustworthiness  Honesty: prohibits stealing, cheating, fraud, or trickery to get something  Loyalty: moral responsibility to promote and protect the interests of an organization  Integrity: treating beliefs about right and wrong as groundrules for behavior 19 Ethical Goals (continued)

20. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Responsibility  Accountability: accept responsibility for decisions; don’t blame others or take credit for work you didn’t do  Self-Restraint: willingness to take long-term interests into account  Pursuit of Excellence: diligence, perseverance, good work habits, and commitment to quality 20 Ethical Goals (continued)

21. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Respect  Courtesy: treating others with consideration  Tolerance and Acceptance: acknowledging others’ beliefs and differences 21 Ethical Goals (continued)

22. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Fairness  Following procedures  Impartial treatment  Objective discipline  Equal treatment of each person 22 Ethical Goals (continued)

23. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Any difficult or perplexing situation or problem 23 What is a dilemma?

24. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.  Any difficult or perplexing situation or problem of an ethical nature  Which is the right choice to make? 24 What is an ethical dilemma?

25. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.  Conduct  Laws  Regulations  Policies 25 Workplace Behaviors

26. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Conduct  Personal behavior  The way someone acts 26 Workplace Behaviors (continued)

27. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Laws  Authority-established principles and regulations  Established by community authorities  Applicable to its people  Legislation or custom  Recognized and enforced by judicial decision 27 Workplace Behaviors (continued)

28. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Regulations  Law, rule, or other order prescribed by an authority  Prescribed to regulate conduct 28 Workplace Behaviors (continued)

29. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Policies  A definite course of action adopted by an entity  Promotes expediency  A guiding principle for those associated with the entity 29 Workplace Behaviors (continued)

30. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Resources  Texas Department of Public Safety http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/psb http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/psb  National Council of Investigation and Security Services http://www.nciss.orghttp://www.nciss.org  Do an Internet search for the following: Woman Falls Into Fountain at Mall While Texting and Walking 30