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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to protect critical infrastructure and public assets.
   • Review workplace policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when protecting critical infrastructure and public assets.
   • Review work instructions to confirm procedures for protecting critical infrastructure or public assets, including emergency and evacuation.
   • Discuss and clarify authority, role and responsibilities of self and delegated personnel to implement security procedures that protect critical infrastructure and public assets.
   • Check communication equipment to confirm correct working order and resolve problems.
2. Monitor security of work area.
   • Monitor security of the work area to maintain vigilance and observational awareness according to work instructions.
   • Gather intelligence to clarify the nature of potential security threats in consultation with delegated personnel.
   • Verify the authority of people, items and vehicles in the work area, and take necessary actions to maintain security and safety of self, others, property and premises.
3. Identify, report and respond to security threats.
   • Identify indicators of potential terrorist or criminal activity.
   • Use communication equipment to immediately report suspected threats to critical infrastructure or public assets following chain of command procedures.
   • Receive and follow instructions to maximise the safety of self and others, and security of critical infrastructure and public assets.
   • Record details of security threat and response using documentation in accordance with workplace requirements.