Before unloading, handling, or transferring injured persons, security officers should first be?

• A. Certified
• B. Trained
• C. Informed
• D. Supervised

Answer: (B)

The key requirement is practical training in safe patient handling. Before unloading, handling, or transferring someone who is injured, a security officer must have received hands-on training in proper lifting techniques, body mechanics, and safe use of equipment (like stretchers, backboards, and PPE). This training also covers scene assessment, coordinating with medical staff, and knowing when to stop and call for additional help, all of which prevent further injury to the patient and protect the officer.

Certification records that you met a standard at a point in time, but they don’t guarantee current, hands-on competence. Being informed means you know general concepts but lacks the concrete skills to move someone safely. Being supervised means you’re under someone else’s direction, but without the necessary training you may not perform the task correctly on your own. Training, by contrast, builds the actual ability to move injured persons safely and effectively, which is why it’s the best answer.