1. Ethics IN PRIVATE SECURITY
Principles of LPSCS

2. What are Ethics?
A set of rules and standards that govern individual conduct. They also establish right and wrong, and good and bad.
Brainstorm as a class to determine a student-based definition. How does their definition differ from an “official” definition?

3. Workplace Ethics What are an employer’s professional needs? Prevention
Loss
Damage
Protection
People
Property

4. Workplace Ethics (continued)
Prevention
Employer’s Property
Perimeter of the property
Shoplifting
Vandalism of property
Burglaries

5. Workplace Ethics (continued)
Protection
Employer’s Property
Safe and secure environment
Employer’s Confidential Information
Specific People
Celebrities
Children

6. Workplace Ethics (continued)
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)
Certifications/Licenses
Security Officers
Security Officers carrying handguns
Follow State Guidelines

8. 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. Legal Ethics (continued)
Duties
Enforce all lawful rules and regulations
Encourage liaison with police officers

10. Personal Ethics 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 (continued)
Exemplary Conduct
At work
Outside of work

12. Personal Ethics (continued)
Professional Competence
Keep license/certifications/commissions current
Attend professional development seminars
Join professional security associations

13. Personal Ethics (continued)
Expectations
Follow all state and federal laws
At work
Outside of work
Follow the Code of Ethics

14. Ethical Goals Integrity Values Morals Trustworthiness Responsibility
Respect
Fairness

15. Ethical Goals (continued)
Integrity
Moral soundness, honesty, and freedom from corrupting influence or motives

16. Ethical Goals (continued)
Values
Beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)

17. Ethical Goals (continued)
Morals
Concern with the judgment of right or wrong, human action, and character

18. Ethical Goals (continued)
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
Trustworthiness—
Be honest
Don’t deceive, cheat or steal
Be reliable—do what you say you’ll do
Have the courage to do the right thing
Build a good reputation
Be loyal—stand by your family, friends and country

19. Ethical Goals (continued)
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
Responsibility—
Do what you are supposed to do
Persevere: keep on trying!
Always do your best
Use self-control
Be self-disciplined
Think before you act—consider the consequences
Be accountable for your choices

20. Ethical Goals (continued)
Respect
Courtesy: treating others with consideration
Tolerance and Acceptance: acknowledging others’ beliefs and differences
Respect—
Treat others with respect and follow the Golden Rule
Be tolerant of differences
Use good manners, not bad language
Be considerate of the feelings of others
Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone
Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements

21. Ethical Goals (continued)
Fairness
Following procedures
Impartial treatment
Objective discipline
Equal treatment of each person
Fairness—
Play by the rules
Take turns and share
Be open-minded and listen to others
Don’t take advantage of others
Don’t blame others carelessly

22. What is a dilemma?
Any difficult or perplexing situation or problem

23. What is an ethical dilemma?
Any difficult or perplexing situation or problem of an ethical nature
Which is the right choice to make?
An ethical dilemma involves a decision-making opportunity in which there seems like there is no right choice to make.

24. Workplace Behaviors
Conduct
Laws
Regulations
Policies

25. Workplace Behaviors (continued)
Conduct
Personal behavior
The way someone acts

26. Workplace Behaviors (continued)
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)
Regulations
Law, rule, or other order prescribed by an authority
Prescribed to regulate conduct

28. Workplace Behaviors (continued)
Policies
A definite course of action adopted by an entity
Promotes expediency
A guiding principle for those associated with the entity