1. Role of Private Security
Instructions No directly quoted material may be used in this project paper. Resources
should be summarized or paraphrased with appropriate in-text and Resource page
citations. Project 1: Preparing for a Speech Before a Security Professional Organization
Scenario: You are the Corporate Security Director for XYZ and a recognized leader in the
security profession. You accept an invitation to speak at the ASIS International Seminar and
Exhibits about the various security operational and other challenges with which
organizations are confronted in protecting assets and possible solutions. Because of your
expertise, you are asked to discuss in detail a security director’s various professional
responsibilities in today’s world, including loss prevention, investigation, administrative,
and managerial functions and the critical skills required of a security director to fully
succeed in accomplishing the protective mission. You are also asked to address the
importance for a security director to develop strong working relationships with various
internal and external entities and provide examples how these associations will promote a
successful security operation. Writing Assignment: After conducting the appropriate
academic research using at least three different sources, write a speech that
comprehensively addresses the following: (1) Provide a “welcome” statement and a strong
introduction describing to the audience the purpose of your speech. (2) Identify and discuss
the current operational and other challenges confronting security directors and possible
solutions to those challenges. (3) Identify and discuss in detail a security director’s various
professional responsibilities in today’s world, including loss prevention, investigation,
administrative, and managerial functions. (4) Identify and discuss the critical skills required
of a security director to fully succeed in protecting an organization’s assets. (5) Identify and
discuss the significance in establishing strong internal and external relationships to meet
security operational objectives and provide examples of the individuals and groups with
whom partnerships must be forged. (6) Provide concluding remarks that summarize your
presentation and close your speech with an invitation for the audience to participate in a
question/answer discussion session. Note: One or more of your research sources may
include interviews with properly documented private sector security professionals in a
position to respond to the types of questions required to ascertain the information to write
this speech. Students will identify these individuals and their titles to the course instructor
one week before the project due date. Also, in organizing your written speech, you should
consider using short sub-titles (e.g., Operational and Other Challenges and Solutions; Loss
Prevention Role; Investigation Role; etc.) for distinct areas cited above so you do not

2. inadvertently omit a project requirement. Formatting Requirements Use the American
Psychological Association (APA) style manual in writing this paper. The paper should begin
with an appropriate introductory statement about the topic and include a reference page.
Paper should be a minimum of 1,000 to 1,250 words •Double spaced •12 pt. font •1”
margins •Use APA citations for all sources •Include reference page using APA format
guidelines (not included in word count) Additionally – Create a cover page for your
assignment (not included in word count) •Include your name •Course title and number
•Project title •Date of submission#Role #Private #Security