Remaining safe while you are on the job is key to being able to perform your role and responsibilities as a security professional. Your role requires you, at times, to be in situations where there is some degree of risk (e.g., conducting night patrols, working alone for long stretches of time). You must be aware of your surroundings and proactive when it comes to taking precautions with respect to your own safety. After all, you must be safe in order to protect the persons and property as assigned by your employer and the client.