This book was written on the basis of the 'Private Security Law' of Azerbaijan Republic and contemporary standards of private security and international experience in corporate security services. In this book a reader can find comprehensive materials about main principles and objectives of private security, the duties and responsibilities of security officers, fundamentals of security risk assessment, access control and patrolling, electronic security system and surveillance. "Basic Security Skills" may be used as a tutorial for newly hired security guards, as well as for those who want to be promoted in security career.