Security Guard (Market Competitive)

Printing Corporation of; Karachi Division, Islamabad; On-site; PKR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Printing Corporation of Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. (PCP) requires a Security Guard to safeguard the perimeter, gates, and press facilities. The role involves screening visitors, conducting vehicle inspections, and patrolling sensitive areas to prevent theft and unauthorized access.

You will follow established security protocols and respond to emergencies with trained vigilance. The post requires physical fitness, adherence to safety procedures, and accurate logkeeping, with a strong focus on CCTV

Qualifications

• Initial screening and perimeter control
• Physical frisking and vehicle checks as required
• Maintain security logs and visitor registers

Responsibilities

• Stand at main gates and perimeter security watchtowers
• Screen visitors and vehicles using HHMD
• Inspect incoming/outgoing vehicles and verify passes
• Verify IDs, issue visitor passes, log entries
• Inspect cargo against passes to prevent theft
• Conduct perimeter patrols and check exits
• Operate fire extinguishers and assist in evacuations
• Maintain vigilance against intrusions, theft or sabotage

Skills

Perimeter security

HHMD screening

Vehicle inspection

Visitor management

Emergency response

Security log keeping

De-escalation

Patrol duties

Tools

Handheld Metal Detector

Gate barrier operations

Job description

Security Guard

Active Prep Market Competitive PCP-SEC-2276 PID (I) 3741/26

Official recruitment notification, eligibility criteria, pay scale (Market Competitive), quota allocation, and written screening test syllabus for Security Guard in the Printing Corporation of Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. (PCP).

Online applications for this recruitment closed on November 13, 2026. Official screening test syllabus weightages, paper scheme, and practice materials are actively maintained for registered candidates preparing for the upcoming written examination.

What are the salary, age limit, total vacancies, and last date for Security Guard (Market Competitive) in Printing Corporation of Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. (PCP) (2026)?

Security Guard (Market Competitive) offers 1 Post in Printing Corporation of Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. (PCP) (Islamabad) with an estimated salary package of Market Competitive and an age limit of 18 - 35 years.

Case Number PCP-SEC-2276

Pay Scale / Grade Market Competitive

Department / Ministry Printing Corporation of Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. (PCP)

Total Positions 1 Post

Job Type / Status Regular / Permanent

Place of Posting Karachi / Islamabad (PCP Press)

Age Limit 18 - 35 years

Estimated Base Salary Package Market Competitive

Street & Office Address Printing Corporation of Pakistan Press, University Road, Karachi

Posting Date October 25, 2026

Apply Before November 13, 2026 (Closed)

What is the role and official job description of Security Guard (Market Competitive) at Printing Corporation of Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. (PCP)?

The Security Guard reports to the Security Officer / Incharge Watch and Ward. Responsibilities include guarding factory gates and entry barriers, conducting physical frisking and metal detector scans of visitors, inspecting incoming and outgoing vehicles, checking material gate passes, maintaining perimeter patrol, and responding to fire/security emergencies.

What are the key duties and daily responsibilities of Security Guard (Market Competitive) in Printing Corporation of Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. (PCP)?

• Stand armed sentry guard at main gates, pressroom entrances, and perimeter security watchtowers.
• Screen visitors, contractors, and staff using handheld metal detectors (HHMD) and physical frisking.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing vehicles using undercarriage search mirrors and trunk checks.
• Verify employee identification cards, issue visitor passes, and maintain the Visitor In/Out Register.
• Inspect cargo trucks against authorized Material Gate Passes to prevent unauthorized removal of goods.
• Conduct scheduled perimeter patrols, checking padlock seals on warehouses and emergency exits.
• Operate dry chemical fire extinguishers and assist in evacuation during emergency fire alarms.
• Maintain vigilant watch against unauthorized intrusion, vandalism, theft, or sabotage.

Which technical skills and domain competencies are required for Security Guard (Market Competitive)?

• Physical Perimeter Sentry Duty & Military Drill Standards, Handheld Metal Detector (HHMD) Scanning & Body Frisking, Vehicle Undercarriage Search Mirror Inspection, Gate Barrier Operation & Visitor Register Maintenance, Material Gate Pass Verification & Anti-Theft Oversight, Fire Extinguisher (PASS Protocol) Operation & Emergency Response, Incident Reporting & Sentry Log Keeping, Tactical Guard De-escalation & Physical Vigilance

What is Printing Corporation of Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. (PCP) and what is its organizational profile?

Printing Corporation of Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. maintains high-security press facilities requiring strict access control and perimeter surveillance.

How to prepare for the Security Guard (Market Competitive) practical trade test and oral viva voce?

OVERVIEW AND CADRE SPECIFICATIONS

The Printing Corporation of Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. (PCP), as a strategic federal publishing organization, is responsible for producing sensitive national legal instruments, secret legislative bills, currency-standard financial bonds, and examination papers. Safeguarding the perimeter, high-security pressrooms, finished paper warehouses, and executive facilities is vital. The position of Security Guard (MARKET COMPETITIVE) within the Security and Watch & Ward Section is a frontline Category B Practical Trade Test and Skill Cadre. The Security Guard is tasked with perimeter access control, visitor vehicle inspection, physical frisking and baggage scanning, patrolling sensitive press floors, monitoring CCTV feeds, fire watch, and emergency response. In accordance with our database architecture guidelines, Category B cadres possess has_written_test = False, exactly 0 Mock Tests, 0 Mock Test Sections, and 0 Job Listing Mappings. Selection is determined exclusively through physical fitness drills, weapon and guard equipment handling, visitor entry search demonstrations, and oral trade viva voce.

PRACTICAL TRADE TEST STATIONS AND STEP-BY-STEP BLUEPRINT

The field trade test evaluates guard vigilance and security operational competency across four practical testing stations:

Station 1: Physical Fitness, Sentry Turnout, and Drill Standards (25 Percent Weightage)

• Physical Fitness Battery: Completing a 1.6-kilometer (1 mile) endurance run within 7 minutes 30 seconds, performing 25 push-ups, 30 sit-ups, and 6 pull-ups without pause.
• Uniform and Sentry Bearing: Demonstrating impeccable guard turnout: polished black leather combat boots, crisply pressed guard uniform, beret positioned correctly over the left eyebrow, clean whistle lanyard, guard baton carrier, and crisp military bearing.
• Drill Movements: Executing stationary military foot drill commands: attention (Savdhan), at ease (Vishram), about turn (Peeche Mur), right turn, left turn, salute at the halt, and marching with dignified sentry pace.

Station 2: Access Control, Physical Frisking, and Handheld Metal Detector Screening (30 Percent Weightage)

• Handheld Metal Detector (HHMD) Calibration: Testing HHMD battery charge, adjusting sensitivity switch, and verifying audible alarm and vibration tone using a test metallic coin.
• Systematic Body Search Protocol: Directing an incoming visitor to stand with feet shoulder-width apart and arms outstretched horizontally; scanning with HHMD without touching the body (maintaining a 2 to 3-inch gap), moving in an inverted 'U' pattern: shoulders, outer arms, armpits, torso sides, inner thighs, ankles, and back.
• Manual Frisking and Bag Inspection: Conducting courteous, methodical frisking of outer pockets, requesting removal of bulky coats, inspecting briefcase and backpack compartments, verifying employee ID smartcards, and logging non-employees in the Visitor Access Register with CNIC number, destination officer, and time of entry.

Station 3: Vehicle Undercarriage Inspection and Gate Security Operations (25 Percent Weightage)

• Undercarriage Inspection Trolley Mirror: Guiding incoming delivery trucks and visitor vehicles to a complete stop before the security barrier; inspecting the entire vehicle underside using an illuminated convex undercarriage inspection mirror, checking chassis rails, fuel tank perimeter, spare wheel recess, and wheel wells for contraband, unauthorized parcels, or explosive devices.
• Engine Bay and Boot Inspection: Requesting driver to pop open trunk boot and hood bonnet, visually inspecting engine compartment wiring, battery tray, spare tire compartment, tool kit, and rear cargo hold.
• Gate Barrier Operations: Operating manual boom barriers and hydraulic tyre killers; coordinating convoy movements, issuing numbered visitor parking tags, and enforcing strict one-vehicle-at-a-time gate discipline.

Station 4: Fire Emergency Response, Patrol Log Keeping, and Security Viva Voce (20 Percent Weightage)

• Fire Watch and Extinguisher Operation: Identifying fire classes (Class A combustible solids, Class B flammable ink solvents, Class C electrical fires); demonstrating the PASS fire extinguisher technique: Pull the pin, Aim low at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle lever, Sweep from side to side.
• Patrol Verification and Incident Reporting: Conducting nocturnal patrolling rounds across paper stock warehouses, checking padlock seals on emergency exits, verifying that pressroom power breakers are turned off, and authoring a clear, factual Incident Log Entry documenting any security breaches, open windows, or unauthorized loitering.

WORKSHOP SAFETY PROTOCOLS AND PPE STANDARDS

Security personnel operate in high-risk perimeter environments requiring vigilant self-protection:

• Mandatory Guard Equipment: Security uniform with high-visibility reflective belt, polycarbonate riot baton (lathi), whistle on lanyard, tactical flashlight with spare batteries, two-way UHF radio walkie-talkie with hands-free earpiece, and heavy-duty combat boots.
• Conflict De-Escalation Standards: Maintaining calm, professional verbal composure when interacting with agitated visitors; adopting an interview stance (standing at a 45-degree angle with reactionary gap of 6 feet) to prevent surprise physical attacks; never accepting bribes, gifts, or favors.
• Weapon Safety Rules: For ex-servicemen handling licensed guard firearms (12-bore shotgun or 30-caliber rifle): treat every firearm as loaded, never point muzzle at anything not intended to be shot, keep finger outside trigger guard until ready to fire, and verify chamber is clear upon shift handover.

ORAL TRADE VIVA VOCE AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS

Examiners pose practical questions evaluating legal authority and tactical response:

• Question: What immediate actions should a security guard take if an unknown, unattended parcel or bag is discovered near the main entrance?
• Answer: Do not touch, move, open, or shake the parcel. Immediately evacuate all personnel from the surrounding area to a minimum safe distance of 100 meters. Cordon off the perimeter using hazard tape. Alert the Chief Security Officer and Police Emergency (15) immediately. Turn off two-way radios and mobile phones in the immediate vicinity to prevent accidental radio-frequency detonation of potential IEDs, and maintain crowd control until bomb disposal specialists arrive.
• Question: Describe the proper method for using a fire extinguisher using the PASS system.
• Answer: P - Pull the safety locking pin from the valve handle; A - Aim the discharge nozzle or hose at the base of the flames, not at the smoke; S - Squeeze the operating lever smoothly to discharge extinguishing agent; S - Sweep the nozzle from side to side across the base of the fire until flames are fully extinguished.
• Question: What are the duties of a guard stationed at the main exit gate when employees leave at the end of the shift?
• Answer: Verify employee exit passes, inspect outgoing bags and packages against material gate passes signed by authorized depot officers, check that no government printing plates, gazettes, paper rolls, or office equipment are being stolen, ensure smooth pedestrian flow, and maintain polite, vigilant scrutiny.
• Question: What is the procedure for handing over guard duty at shift change?
• Answer: The incoming guard and outgoing guard conduct a joint perimeter round, verify that all gate locks, doors, and seals are intact, count physical guard inventory (keys, flashlights, registers, batons, radios), review the security logbook for pending issues, sign the handover ledger, and report to the security supervisor.

EVALUATION RUBRIC AND SCORING BENCHMARK

The practical evaluation is scored out of 100 marks:

• Station 1: Physical Fitness, Endurance Run, and Military Drill: 25 Marks (20 Marks minimum to qualify)
• Station 2: Handheld Metal Detector and Frisking Demonstration: 30 Marks (24 Marks minimum to qualify)
• Station 3: Vehicle Inspection, Mirror Search, and Gate Barrier: 25 Marks (20 Marks minimum to qualify)
• Station 4: Fire Extinguisher Operation, Patrol Log, and Viva: 20 Marks (16 Marks minimum to qualify)

Candidates must achieve an aggregate score of at least 70 percent to qualify for final appointment as Security Guard.