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February 9, 2018

Your Guide to Obtaining a Government Security Clearance

To obtain employment with many government agencies or departments, you must be able to obtain a security clearance that is prepared following a thorough investigation of your personal background. Depending on the degree of potential sensitivity of information to which you might be granted access, such an investigation can range from “routine” (a basic check of your criminal and credit history) to “comprehensive” (an in-depth investigation of every facet of your life up to the time that your prospective employer submitted its request for such an investigation). Eligibility for Security Clearance Eligibility for a security clearance is set forth in […]

January 3, 2018

Cruise Ship Security Guards – Hot Job Alert

A cruise ship is like a city unto itself. It’s big, loud, and crammed with plenty of tourists and staff. Because there are so many people in such close proximity, cruise ships need security guards to maintain order and keep a proper watch over the ship. A cruise ship security guard is required to watch all points of the ship. They screen guests, crew members and luggage. During the course of the trip, cruise ship security are required to perform several security tasks and duties to ensure the safety of ship’s passengers and crew: Conduct access control for passengers, crew […]

October 24, 2017

The Most Common Types of Security Guards

In every job a security guard is employed, whether that be for a corporation or an individual, they are a private security guard and not a public peace officer even though they also deal with the public. Security guards are needed in almost all venues from malls and banks to warehouses and museums. There are armed security guards who take on more risk and a more hands-on approach in their positions and unarmed guards whose functions are strictly of the observe and report approach. There are plainclothes security and uniformed security, and a security guard’s duties will depend on the […]

September 26, 2017

How Much Does it Cost to Hire Security?

Hourly wages for security guards run from a minimum floor of $12 to $14, with an average somewhere in the $18 to $22 range. However, highly trained security guards working in potentially hazardous conditions will generally expect significantly higher wages. These can approach $50 per hour (see the national security guard salary breakdown here). Factors Affecting Security Guard Price Many factors affect the market rate for security guard services, including experience, risk, training, and the nearby labor market. First, armed security guards tend to command higher wages than unarmed security guards. Armed security guards are assumed to be taking on […]

September 15, 2017

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Top Government Security Jobs: TSA, DHS, NSA, and FEMA

When it comes to security guard jobs, the U.S, government has plenty of slots to fill. Consider the following alphabet soup of acronyms: TSA, DHS, NSA, FEMA. We’ll delve into each momentarily. For now, we present the list as a method of letting you know there are plenty of things that need watching at the federal level. As you might expect, top government security jobs can come with better pay and benefits than their civilian counterparts and more responsibility. This work is a little different than wandering the local mall like Kevin James in Paul Blart: Mall Cop. For those […]

September 5, 2017

Best Armed Tactical Security Jobs of 2024

Many people think of security guards as lazy and under-trained. But armed tactical security can be both an exciting and a rewarding career. There are many paths you can take in the security field. To help guide you through that process, here is a summary of the best armed tactical security jobs of . Security Specialist A security specialist is akin to a police officer in terms of skill level. Security specialists often work in teams and have intimate knowledge of tactics and strategy. The job of a security specialist is to spot security flaws and fix them before they […]