Access Control

1. What is Access Control? Access control is the process of controlling and monitoring who or what is allowed to enter or leave a building, property or restricted area.

2. Purpose of Access Control Access control helps to:

 Prevent unauthorised entry.

 Protect people and property.

 Control visitors and vehicles.

 Protect restricted areas.

 Reduce theft and security risks.

 Keep accurate records of visitors.

3. Duties of a Security Officer at Access Control A security officer may:

 Check identification documents or access cards.

 Verify visitors.  Record visitors in a register.

 Issue visitor passes where required.

 Check vehicles according to authorised procedures.

 Control entry and exit points.

 Refuse access to unauthorised persons.

 Report suspicious or unusual activities. 4. Examples of Access Control  Gates  Security doors

 Access cards

 Identification documents