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June 7, 2018

The Definitive Guide to Online Security Guard Training (2024 Edition)

Are you interested in becoming a security guard? Do you want to enroll in an accredited training program, but aren’t sure where to start? The first step in starting a career as a security guard is education. Throughout the United States, there’s a myriad of institutions who specialize in crafting the theoretical and practical skills this profession requires. Along with teaching fundamental skill sets, training programs ensure you meet state requirements to work in this industry. Although requirements vary from state-to-state, the need for valuable and effective training is universal. Unfortunately, everyone isn’t able to attend a traditional classroom setting. […]

May 20, 2018

Difference Between Security Enforcement Officer and Security Guard

Regardless of specialization or industry, the terms Security Enforcement Officer and Security Guard are often confused or misinterpreted. For many, these terms are simply refer to the same position. While terminology may not top the list as being the most important, when it comes to security guard management protocols, terms carry more weight than you think. Oftentimes used colloquially, security guard and security officer titles may seem identical, but as with many things in life, not everything is as it seems. The differences between these similar titles is exasperated by state licensing agencies, which are notorious for using them interchangeably. […]

May 4, 2018

Why Hospital Security is a Great Job

The day to day nature of a security guard depends in part on where you work. For example, working in security at a shopping establishment might involve interacting with customers and helping them solve problems. A security guard for an industrial complex after hours might focus on checking locks and securing the property from unwanted visitors. When you enter the security profession, you can look for the job that’s right for you. Each assignment comes with its own focus. One type of position you could consider is hospital security. Hospital security is a great job in many ways. Your days are […]

April 25, 2018

Why CPR Training is Vital for Every Security Guard

Security guards are called on to both prevent and respond to security threats for their clients. Their duties might include restricting access to a location, reporting crime and creating incident reports when lapses occur. However, security guards also have to respond to medical emergencies. When a medical emergency arises, a security guard is often the first person on the scene and the leader in providing an appropriate response. Here’s why every security guard should have CPR training in order to be fully prepared to respond to a medical event. 6 Reasons Security Guards Need CPR Training People look to the […]

April 13, 2018

What are the Main Requirements for Security Licenses?

A security guard is an individual who offers protection to private sector contractors who seek their services at a fee. Historians posit that this profession precedes public law enforcement, as wealthy aristocrats in the Middle Ages were charged with the protection of their own property. As a result, the role of private security grew and evolved into today’s perception of security guards. Despite being employed in the private sector, centralized governments pass the laws and regulations that monitor this profession. The requirements for security license or for admission into this profession and limitations on their powers vary in different jurisdictions. […]

April 10, 2018

Utilizing In-House vs. Outsourced Security Guard Services

When a company decides it’s time to employ security guards, they have a decision to make: hire in-house security guards or seek outsourced security guard services. In this article we take a look at both types of services to help your company make the best decision possible. Reasons to Employ In-House Security Guard Services A company hiring its own security guards creates a relationship between the company and the person(s) being hired which can create a sense of loyalty with the guards. It can also create a sense of loyalty among the other employees by seeing the same security guards […]