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Welcome to Security Guard Training Headquarters! We have everything you need to make your life easier as you begin your career as a security guard officer. State specific training requirements, a step-by-step hiring process, potential employers and interviews to help you get hired are just some of the helpful things you'll find here.
Tips for Security Guards That Want to Ask for a Raise
So, you’ve been at the same company for a while and you haven’t gotten your first raise yet? You’re thinking it might be the right time. But how do you go about it? What can you do to increase the chances that they say, yes? There are some things that will increase your chances of […]
Manage Your Online Reputation in Preparation for a Security Guard Job
More and more companies are using the Internet to get a feel for what a potential employee is really like. They want to know the things that they can’t find out in interviews. They want to know if you have a habit of calling in sick when you aren’t, if you do drugs, what your […]
Developing Your Career in Security
So you have done the training and become a fully-fledged Security Guard. But what are the options for career progression within the industry? I actually began my career as a bus boy cleaning the floor in a nightclub before working my way up to Security Guard, Supervisor, Manager and I am currently head of the […]
Self-Defense Tactics for Security Guards
No matter where a security guard works they should always be prepared for what lies ahead. It’s almost as if you should “expect the unexpected” in the security world. When an incident happens, no one will be able to prepare in advance for, so they need to be prepared physically and mentally. To keep safe […]
How Security Guard Jobs and Customer Service Go Hand in Hand
The basic role of a security guard is to help protect. However, most security guard jobs entail a lot more than just looking into space to make sure everyone stays safe. In many ways a security guard job and customer service go hand in hand. Taking a closer look at customer service will help you […]
How to Write a Resume for a Security Guard Job When You Have No Experience
Starting a new career can be scary. If you are about to start searching for a security guard job, but do not have any experience, you can still put together a sharp resume. The first step to starting a resume is realizing you need one that is catered to the security guard world. Here is […]
Security Guard Resumes – What to Include: Part 2
In a previous security guard resume post the objectives and skill sets were talked about. It’s vital to include those in your security guard resume, but experience and education are also important. Some wonder why they need to include this information in their resume. One of the main reasons is that it gives the potential […]
What You Should Know Before Applying for Private Security Guard Jobs
Private security jobs are often the most sought after sectors in the security business. They can also be the more dangerous of all due to the high profile of some clients. Private security jobs cover a wide variety of things ranging from valuable objects to high profile people. Shifts can vary tremendously as well, pending […]
What Kinds of Background Checks Can You Expect When Applying for a Security Guard Job?
When you apply for a security guard job in any state you can expect to have at least some background checks done on you before you are approved for the position. They type of background checks that are run will depend on the type of security guard job that you have applied for. Some of […]
More Ways to Use LinkedIn to Find Security Guard Jobs
Yesterday you learned about getting started with LinkedIn to find security guard jobs. That was just the beginning though! The more time you put into using LinkedIn the more likely you are to find a great security guard job that you will love. Here are some more tips to using LinkedIn for job search: Get […]