Security guards carry a lot of gear to protect themselves, and those around them. There are some gear that’s critical to have no matter what extra gear they might carry. Below are the most important gear that every security guard needs to carry. Clothing: Security Guard Clothing is one of the most important things a […]
A successful security guard is always equipped for the job. If you were thinking of becoming a security guard, you probably wondered what exactly a security guard carries with them while on the job. No matter what security position, a guard always is on the lookout for any suspicious or potentially illegal activities, and they […]
Most armed security officers don’t think to carry an additional gun (BUGs) on their person while out on duty. What they don’t think about is how inconvenient would it be if their weapon stopped working when they needed in a life or death situation? Just like your car might break down while driving it, guns […]
Security guards can work in different settings and have various responsibilities. Some positions are from those who are paid by companies to guard certain people, property, or even large amounts of money. Below are 7 types of different types of armed security guards. Basic Security Officers. Basic security officers range anywhere from guarding shopping malls, amusement […]
To become a security guard, the first thing you must do is obtain a PERC Card. You will not be able to apply for a security guard position until you get one. A PERC Card, (Permanent Employee Registration Card), is a card that tells employers in the state you are applying that you’ve passed certain background […]
What Are the Benefits of Becoming an Armed Security Guard? Becoming an armed security guard has many benefits, from getting paid more, to feeling safer. When you become an armed guard, you will have more opportunities for career advancement. There are many types of security jobs available to those who carry a firearm. When put […]
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 […]
Writing incident reports is an important part of most security guard jobs. You must be able to communicate well with your writing with proper spelling and grammar. Incident reports might be read by a legal attorney, policeman, or fire department. Your employer will have some kind of template to base your report on, either by computer […]
It takes certain qualities to make a great security guard. If you think about it, a security guard is a very serious position, because it can be an intensely dangerous job. So, to do your job right, you need to make sure your personality is compatible to this career choice. Below are 4 qualities you […]
You may wonder if investing time and energy to become a security guard is worth it. Yes! Security guards will always be needed. Whether it be guarding a business, person, or item; the demand for a real person will always be there. Businesses are opening up all the time and unfortunately, vandalism and theft will […]