5 Tips to Becoming a Successful Security Guard

Being a security guard is a very important job and one you should be proud of. Taking pride in your job and striving to become the best security guard is easy to accomplish. Here are 5 tips to becoming a successful security guard:

Ongoing learning.  The security field always has room for more learning. Go to workshops or take classes whenever possible. Your employer will be impressed with the knowledge you have in your field. Having additional training opens up chances for raises and better positions.

Study your manual.  To become successful in your field, you need to know everything about your job. Study the employee training manual as if you were going to be tested on it. Evidentially, at some point your knowledge will be tested in some form while in action.

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Stay in great shape.  The stereotype of a security guard is typically an overweight lazy guy. This doesn’t have to be the norm. Workout weekly and be in your best shape you can be so you’ll be ready to take on the demands of this job.

Learn self-defense. Along with working out, you should have some knowledge of self-defense tactics.  Talk a coworker into going with and become each others accountability partner.

Find a mentor. There are plenty of people in the security field that would be willing to mentor you. If you can find someone that can give you good advice and point you in the right direction can help you to become the successful security guard you can be.