Security personnel are not police officers, and therefore their legal powers are the same as ordinary citizens. However, while ensuring personal safety, when encountering suspicious persons or witnessing a crime (such as robbery, malicious damage, or assault), they may use the minimum necessary force to detain a suspect and immediately call the police for assistance.
Unless specially authorized, security personnel are not allowed to carry any weapons, including firearms or batons. These duty scopes are explained in detail in our QASRS security training course.