Knox box training
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The document provides instructions for using a Knox Box, which is a secure key box used by emergency services to access commercial and medical properties. It states that each member has a unique 4-digit PIN based on their social security number. Common places with Knox Box access include stores, medical facilities, and apartments. The steps for using a Knox Box are to enter the PIN, remove the key, unlock the property's Knox Box, distribute needed keys, return extras to the box, relock the box, and return the key to the apparatus's Knox Box.
Knox box training
- 1. How to properly use the Knox Box January 2013
- 2. Rules for using the Knox Box • Every members PIN is the last four digits of their Social Security number. • Every PIN is unique to the person who has it and there are no duplicates. • Every member is responsible for not sharing or letting other people/members use their PIN. If a key is missing, miss used, and/or abused the PIN that removed the key will be responsible.
- 3. Common places with Knox Box access • Commercial Properties – Grocery Stores (Tops/Wegmans) – Stores (Old Navy, Home Depot) • Medical Facilities – Bethel Estates – South Pointe Apartments – Group Homes
- 4. Using the Knox Box • This is what the Knox Box looks like in the secure position on any of our apparatus’. • Notice the green light is on and the key pad is glowing red. • Enter your unique 4 digit PIN followed by the # key.
- 5. Using the Knox Box • After you correctly enter your PIN the green light will turn red, the key pad illumination turns off, and the blue strobe light will start flashing.
- 6. Using the Knox Box • You now have 5 seconds to turn the key to your left and remove it. • The keypad illumination should now turn back on.
- 7. Using the Knox Box • With the key now removed you are ready to exit the apparatus and locate the Knox Box on the property.
- 8. Using the Knox Box • The Knox Box will look something like this and should be located somewhere near the main entrance of the building.
- 9. Using the Knox Box • Lift up the cover to reveal the key hole.
- 10. Using the Knox Box • Insert the Key into the lock.
- 11. Using the Knox Box • Turn the key to the right and pull open the box. • Keep in mind that most of these boxes are not used often so it may require a good pull to open it.
- 12. Using the Knox Box • Once open there may be one or multiple sets of keys. • Distribute the keys as needed and leave the extras in the box. • DO NOT LEAVE THE COMPANYS KNOX BOX KEY IN THE BOX OR LEAVE THE BOX OPEN!!!
- 13. Using the Knox Box • When you are done place all the keys back in the Knox Box. • Close the door and turn the key to the left. • Remove the key and take it back to the apparatus with you.
- 14. Using the Knox Box • Put the key back into the Knox Box on the apparatus. • Turn it to the right, notice the light turns green again. • You are now done and the key is secure.