What should be the primary focus of a security guard during a patrol?

The primary focus of a security guard during a patrol is ensuring the security of the area. This encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including observing and reporting any suspicious behavior, checking for unauthorized access, ensuring doors and windows are secure, and maintaining a visible presence to deter potential criminal activity. The safety of the premises and the individuals within it is paramount, making security the foremost duty of a guard.

While interacting with employees or reporting maintenance issues can be part of a security guard's role, these tasks should not overshadow the primary responsibility of maintaining a secure environment. A guard's engagement with employees should primarily be in relation to security matters, and while awareness of the facility’s condition is important, it is a secondary task to the immediate needs of security. Monitoring productivity is typically outside of the security guard's scope of duties and could detract from their focus on safety and security.