The Opinions of the Vehicle Users on the Working Behavior of the Security Guards Against Theft of Vehicles within Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus

Abstract

The objectives of this research are 1) to study the opinions of vehicle users on the working behaviors of security guards towards vehicle theft prevention within Thammasat University, Rangsit campus, 2) to seek guidelines for work improvement of the security guards against theft in Thammasat University, Rangsit campus. A questionnaire was used as a tool to collect data from 385 vehicle users within Thammasat University, Rangsit campus. Statistics employed in data analysis were mean and standard deviation. Next, the researcher evaluated and analyzed statistical values of the collected data. The results show that vehicle users’ opinions toward the working behaviors of the security guards against vehicle theft within Thammasat University Rangsit campus in an overall was at a high level. When considering each aspect, it was found that the security in the entry-exit area and the parking area was at a high level. However, it was found that security in the building area and traffic points were at a moderate level. The vehicle users provided recommendations for work improvement of security guards at the parking area, the overall was at the high level to prevent theft of vehicles within Thammasat University, Rangsit campus.