New Year Brings Opportunity To Start New Career As A Security Guard

The beginning of a new year often provides the motivation to actively start seeking new career opportunities. While there are currently many job openings in the marketplace, few provide the career and personal satisfaction of being a security guard. Guards are in high demand. They have been on the front lines of the pandemic–keeping communities […]

Job Satisfaction Guard Survey

A recent survey by the International Foundation For Protection Officers asked over 10,600 security guards questions about their duties and how they felt about their job. For those looking to enter the security guard field, the responses may be enlightening. Of the respondents, 59 percent said that a job as a security guard gave them […]

What You Need To Know About Becoming A California Security Guard

Being a security guard can be a rewarding and satisfying career. You have the opportunity to keep people in your community safe. To become a California security guard, you must follow specific steps and successfully pass several training programs. Getting Started. First, you must be at least 18 years old and have completed high school […]

Security Guard Demand Is High

Security guards are being hired by businesses and other organizations that would have never thought of hiring guards a few years ago. The growing demand means more trained and licensed guards are needed. Reasons For Increased Security Guard Demand. The pandemic is the primary factor for the increase in the need for security guards. Guards […]

Need For Security Guards On The Rise

  Over 1 million people are employed as security guards in the U.S. according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Los Angeles and San Francisco are in the top 10 metropolitan areas with the highest security guard employment levels. Expect security guard hiring to increase as health and society issues require stronger security measures. […]

Security Guard Heroes

Security guards juggle a lot of duties. Guards need to always be on the alert for suspicious activity, they monitor property entrances, patrol parking lots, conduct crowd control and are first to respond in case of an emergency. Another part of the job, and possibly its most rewarding, is being a hero. Security Guard Standouts. […]

Steps to Take To Become A California Security Guard

Becoming a fully licensed California security guard takes time, training and preparation. Passing the background checks and initial training is only the beginning. Security guard continuing education and on-the-job training must follow. Initial Steps. The minimum age to become a California security guard is 18. Prospective guards need to first pass a criminal background check […]

California Ranks #5 In Best States For Unarmed Security Guard Jobs

Zippia, a job search and research company, recently conducted a nationwide analysis on the best states for unarmed security guard jobs. California was ranked number five based on the demand for security guards, earnings and Bureau of Labor Statistics measurements. It found that the best city in America for unarmed security guard jobs with the […]

Crime Is Increasing, So Is The Demand For Security Guards

According to IBIS, an industry research firm, one of the primary factors affecting the growth of the security guard industry is the crime rate. Crime rates surged in 2020 to the highest level in this century and 2021 may be even worse. The demand for well-trained California security guards to protect the public and property […]

Security Guards in Orange County Require Strong Communication and Observation Skills, Integrity, Flexibility, Strength and Fitness

Over the past year, security guards have been asked to take on a significant number of new responsibilities. They undertake these new roles with ease primarily because of the skills they received during guard training. Security guards in Orange County are now routinely stationed at medical centers where they conduct health screenings. They are asked […]

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