Evaluating Security Guard Training & Qualifications

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Evaluating The Qualifications And Training Of Security Guards: Ensuring Top-Notch Protection

By: Catherine Shannon

May 27, 2025

Whether you’re a store owner worried about flash mob thefts, or a homeowner guarding against break-ins- no one needs a security guard who’s ALL BADGE AND NO BACKBONE. Not all security guards are created equal, and hiring the wrong one can cost you more than money. You need the best security for your investment- a […]

Legal Considerations When Hiring Security Guards

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Legal Considerations When Hiring Security Guards

By: Catherine Shannon

May 20, 2025

Business owners know that security is a serious investment- whether they’re hiring in-house staff or contracted private security personnel. But understanding the legal aspects of hiring security guards is crucial. All hiring decisions can involve licensing, liability or labor law compliance issues. So when business owners make missteps, this can result in lawsuits, fines or […]

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Armed vs Unarmed Security

By: David

April 15, 2025

Running a business in today’s risky world means that security isn’t optional anymore- it’s a business essential. The smartest company owners or facility managers understand their workplace’s need for the best security options and security guard services. Tailored security solutions lead to: So what are the main factors to consider when choosing security guard options? […]

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How And Why To Start A Security Company In 2025

By: David

March 30, 2025

I really enjoy doing dead-end work for my unhelpful bosses, making no real money at it, and never getting ahead…” Said no one ever.  You are someone that has long dreamed of running your own security guard company.  You know you can do security work better than what you’ve seen out there- doing things your […]

Dress Code for Security Guards

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Defining Professionalism: The Security Guard Dress Code

By: Catherine Shannon

January 3, 2025

What are the Key Components of a Security Guard Dress Code? The key components of a security guard dress code must include clear, distinctive uniforms that identify their role and meet company and state requirements. This includes badges, patches, and carrying necessary permits. Essential gear, like high-visibility or protective clothing, is also part of the […]

Resume Ready: Aligning Your Skills

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Resume Ready: Aligning Your Skills With Security Guard Job Descriptions

By: David Kerolles

May 28, 2024

Here are a few job postings that you might find while hunting for security guard work. How will you craft your resume with the skills and experience these employers are wanting? “Looking for Security/Event Staff applicants to provide for safety and security of staff, patrons, artists and volunteers at the Festival Event…must patrol and monitor […]

Equipment For Security Guards

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Essential Equipment For Security Guards: Ensuring Safety And Efficiency

By: David Kerolles

May 7, 2024

Security guards are vigilant guardians whose role in safeguarding people and assets can best be accomplished by the most efficient security guard tools. Security guard safety equipment is often referred to as personal protective equipment (or PPE), and it protects security guards from hazards,potential confrontations, and aids them in their duties. Here is an alphabetical […]

Stop Guards From Sleeping On Duty

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Preventing Security Risks: Strategies To Stop Guards From Sleeping On Duty

By: Catherine Shannon

April 4, 2024

How do you as a company owner or manager address the important issue of your security personnel sleeping while on duty? Your first reaction to a sleeping security guard or sleeping security officer might be for their immediate dismissal. Your company is being paid for attentive and continuous security services to protect persons, places and […]

The Difference Between Security Guard And Security Officer

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The Difference Between Security Guard And Security Officer

By: Catherine Shannon

February 25, 2024

In brief, the primary work and duties of security guards and security officers is ultimately to protect people, property and information. Both work together to implement a unified security plan. But the differences between their roles are in their scope of responsibility, training requirements, job demands, and pay. Security guard vs. security officer- the titles […]

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Essential Security Guard Equipment: Must-Haves

By: David Kerolles

August 20, 2023

A security guard’s job is to protect people, property, and information. In order to do this effectively, they need the right equipment. In this article, we’ll explore the essential security guard equipment every professional should have. This is an intro with basic information for the essentials equipment and to educate readers about it, let us […]