What do you call someone who is conducting surveillance
I initially assumed surveillor, but apparently that isn't a word. Is there a word for such a person that derives from surveillance? Meaning it starts with the root "survei-"
His job is to conduct surveillance at the mall. He is a _____.
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His job is to conduct surveillance at the mall. He is a _____.
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surveillant
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Nov 16 '15 at 19:00
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I initially assumed surveillor, but apparently that isn't a word. Is there a word for such a person that derives from surveillance? Meaning it starts with the root "survei-"
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surveillant
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surveillant
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surveillant
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surveillant
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It's surveillant (as mentioned in the comments) or spy.
surveillant: One that exercises surveillance.
(AHD)
spy: One who secretly keeps watch on another or others.
(AHD)
answered Nov 16 '15 at 19:11
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Even though it doesn't start with "surveil-," I will go with [static] security officer/guard and loss prevention officer or specialist or detective.
Careers in Mall Security: Job Options and Requirements
Static Positions
Static mall security positions are primarily surveillance positions that require the officer to monitor the property from one location,
usually by watching video feeds from security cameras. Static
officers then communicate their findings to mobile officers, who
investigate and address the situation. Static security officers may
also be called loss prevention specialists or loss prevention
detectives; mall or store management may hire these professionals to
develop strategies to minimize loss by theft, and train other security
officers in applying those strategies. Study.com
answered Nov 16 '15 at 19:51
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Guards probably must watch to protect, but those doing surveillance are charged only with watching.
– deadrat
Nov 16 '15 at 21:02
+1 for security guard. "Watchman" is another possibility.
– Graffito
Nov 16 '15 at 23:54
@deadrat A surveillant is charged with watching over a person, group, etc., especially one in custody or under suspicion. thefreedictionary.com/surveillance
– Elian
Nov 16 '15 at 23:55
@Elian That's right. Surveillance is watching. This is different from guarding.
– deadrat
Nov 17 '15 at 1:42
1
@Elian I think I finally understand. The French word surveillant means a guard, but the English word surveillant means someone who conducts surveillance, in other words, a watcher.
– deadrat
Nov 17 '15 at 4:49
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Watchdog is used at times, for instance UN watchdog is keeping an eye on facilities.
Another example here: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/06/un-watchdog-confirms-mustard-gas-attack-in-syria
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It's surveillant (as mentioned in the comments) or spy.
surveillant: One that exercises surveillance.
(AHD)
spy: One who secretly keeps watch on another or others.
(AHD)
answered Nov 16 '15 at 19:11
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It's surveillant (as mentioned in the comments) or spy.
surveillant: One that exercises surveillance.
(AHD)
spy: One who secretly keeps watch on another or others.
(AHD)
answered Nov 16 '15 at 19:11
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It's surveillant (as mentioned in the comments) or spy.
surveillant: One that exercises surveillance.
(AHD)
spy: One who secretly keeps watch on another or others.
(AHD)
answered Nov 16 '15 at 19:11
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It's surveillant (as mentioned in the comments) or spy.
surveillant: One that exercises surveillance.
(AHD)
spy: One who secretly keeps watch on another or others.
(AHD)
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Even though it doesn't start with "surveil-," I will go with [static] security officer/guard and loss prevention officer or specialist or detective.
Careers in Mall Security: Job Options and Requirements
Static Positions
Static mall security positions are primarily surveillance positions that require the officer to monitor the property from one location,
usually by watching video feeds from security cameras. Static
officers then communicate their findings to mobile officers, who
investigate and address the situation. Static security officers may
also be called loss prevention specialists or loss prevention
detectives; mall or store management may hire these professionals to
develop strategies to minimize loss by theft, and train other security
officers in applying those strategies. Study.com
answered Nov 16 '15 at 19:51
ElianElian
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Guards probably must watch to protect, but those doing surveillance are charged only with watching.
– deadrat
Nov 16 '15 at 21:02
+1 for security guard. "Watchman" is another possibility.
– Graffito
Nov 16 '15 at 23:54
@deadrat A surveillant is charged with watching over a person, group, etc., especially one in custody or under suspicion. thefreedictionary.com/surveillance
– Elian
Nov 16 '15 at 23:55
@Elian That's right. Surveillance is watching. This is different from guarding.
– deadrat
Nov 17 '15 at 1:42
1
@Elian I think I finally understand. The French word surveillant means a guard, but the English word surveillant means someone who conducts surveillance, in other words, a watcher.
– deadrat
Nov 17 '15 at 4:49
|
show 9 more comments
Even though it doesn't start with "surveil-," I will go with [static] security officer/guard and loss prevention officer or specialist or detective.
Careers in Mall Security: Job Options and Requirements
Static Positions
Static mall security positions are primarily surveillance positions that require the officer to monitor the property from one location,
usually by watching video feeds from security cameras. Static
officers then communicate their findings to mobile officers, who
investigate and address the situation. Static security officers may
also be called loss prevention specialists or loss prevention
detectives; mall or store management may hire these professionals to
develop strategies to minimize loss by theft, and train other security
officers in applying those strategies. Study.com
answered Nov 16 '15 at 19:51
ElianElian
38.8k20104213
Guards probably must watch to protect, but those doing surveillance are charged only with watching.
– deadrat
Nov 16 '15 at 21:02
+1 for security guard. "Watchman" is another possibility.
– Graffito
Nov 16 '15 at 23:54
@deadrat A surveillant is charged with watching over a person, group, etc., especially one in custody or under suspicion. thefreedictionary.com/surveillance
– Elian
Nov 16 '15 at 23:55
@Elian That's right. Surveillance is watching. This is different from guarding.
– deadrat
Nov 17 '15 at 1:42
1
@Elian I think I finally understand. The French word surveillant means a guard, but the English word surveillant means someone who conducts surveillance, in other words, a watcher.
– deadrat
Nov 17 '15 at 4:49
|
show 9 more comments
Even though it doesn't start with "surveil-," I will go with [static] security officer/guard and loss prevention officer or specialist or detective.
Careers in Mall Security: Job Options and Requirements
Static Positions
Static mall security positions are primarily surveillance positions that require the officer to monitor the property from one location,
usually by watching video feeds from security cameras. Static
officers then communicate their findings to mobile officers, who
investigate and address the situation. Static security officers may
also be called loss prevention specialists or loss prevention
detectives; mall or store management may hire these professionals to
develop strategies to minimize loss by theft, and train other security
officers in applying those strategies. Study.com
answered Nov 16 '15 at 19:51
ElianElian
38.8k20104213
Even though it doesn't start with "surveil-," I will go with [static] security officer/guard and loss prevention officer or specialist or detective.
Careers in Mall Security: Job Options and Requirements
Static Positions
Static mall security positions are primarily surveillance positions that require the officer to monitor the property from one location,
usually by watching video feeds from security cameras. Static
officers then communicate their findings to mobile officers, who
investigate and address the situation. Static security officers may
also be called loss prevention specialists or loss prevention
detectives; mall or store management may hire these professionals to
develop strategies to minimize loss by theft, and train other security
officers in applying those strategies. Study.com
answered Nov 16 '15 at 19:51
ElianElian
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answered Nov 16 '15 at 19:51
ElianElian
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answered Nov 16 '15 at 19:51
ElianElian
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Guards probably must watch to protect, but those doing surveillance are charged only with watching.
– deadrat
Nov 16 '15 at 21:02
+1 for security guard. "Watchman" is another possibility.
– Graffito
Nov 16 '15 at 23:54
@deadrat A surveillant is charged with watching over a person, group, etc., especially one in custody or under suspicion. thefreedictionary.com/surveillance
– Elian
Nov 16 '15 at 23:55
@Elian That's right. Surveillance is watching. This is different from guarding.
– deadrat
Nov 17 '15 at 1:42
1
@Elian I think I finally understand. The French word surveillant means a guard, but the English word surveillant means someone who conducts surveillance, in other words, a watcher.
– deadrat
Nov 17 '15 at 4:49
|
show 9 more comments
Guards probably must watch to protect, but those doing surveillance are charged only with watching.
– deadrat
Nov 16 '15 at 21:02
+1 for security guard. "Watchman" is another possibility.
– Graffito
Nov 16 '15 at 23:54
@deadrat A surveillant is charged with watching over a person, group, etc., especially one in custody or under suspicion. thefreedictionary.com/surveillance
– Elian
Nov 16 '15 at 23:55
@Elian That's right. Surveillance is watching. This is different from guarding.
– deadrat
Nov 17 '15 at 1:42
1
@Elian I think I finally understand. The French word surveillant means a guard, but the English word surveillant means someone who conducts surveillance, in other words, a watcher.
– deadrat
Nov 17 '15 at 4:49
Guards probably must watch to protect, but those doing surveillance are charged only with watching.
– deadrat
Nov 16 '15 at 21:02
Guards probably must watch to protect, but those doing surveillance are charged only with watching.
– deadrat
Nov 16 '15 at 21:02
+1 for security guard. "Watchman" is another possibility.
– Graffito
Nov 16 '15 at 23:54
+1 for security guard. "Watchman" is another possibility.
– Graffito
Nov 16 '15 at 23:54
@deadrat A surveillant is charged with watching over a person, group, etc., especially one in custody or under suspicion. thefreedictionary.com/surveillance
– Elian
Nov 16 '15 at 23:55
@deadrat A surveillant is charged with watching over a person, group, etc., especially one in custody or under suspicion. thefreedictionary.com/surveillance
– Elian
Nov 16 '15 at 23:55
@Elian That's right. Surveillance is watching. This is different from guarding.
– deadrat
Nov 17 '15 at 1:42
@Elian That's right. Surveillance is watching. This is different from guarding.
– deadrat
Nov 17 '15 at 1:42
1
1
@Elian I think I finally understand. The French word surveillant means a guard, but the English word surveillant means someone who conducts surveillance, in other words, a watcher.
– deadrat
Nov 17 '15 at 4:49
@Elian I think I finally understand. The French word surveillant means a guard, but the English word surveillant means someone who conducts surveillance, in other words, a watcher.
– deadrat
Nov 17 '15 at 4:49
|
show 9 more comments
Watchdog is used at times, for instance UN watchdog is keeping an eye on facilities.
Another example here: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/06/un-watchdog-confirms-mustard-gas-attack-in-syria
answered Nov 17 '15 at 2:51
Wand MakerWand Maker
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Watchdog is used at times, for instance UN watchdog is keeping an eye on facilities.
Another example here: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/06/un-watchdog-confirms-mustard-gas-attack-in-syria
answered Nov 17 '15 at 2:51
Wand MakerWand Maker
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Watchdog is used at times, for instance UN watchdog is keeping an eye on facilities.
Another example here: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/06/un-watchdog-confirms-mustard-gas-attack-in-syria
answered Nov 17 '15 at 2:51
Wand MakerWand Maker
17115
Watchdog is used at times, for instance UN watchdog is keeping an eye on facilities.
Another example here: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/06/un-watchdog-confirms-mustard-gas-attack-in-syria
answered Nov 17 '15 at 2:51
Wand MakerWand Maker
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