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 […]

California Loosen Gathering Restrictions Raising Need For Security Guards

The number of infected individuals is finally going down in California. With that, the state is loosening gathering restrictions for restaurants, places of worship, gyms, hair salons, museums, zoos and campgrounds. Strict rules still apply and security guards are being recruited to ensure healthy and safety rules are followed in high-population areas including Los Angeles […]

Demand For Pandemic-Related Security Guards To Continue In 2021

With the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of slowing, the increased demand for pandemic-related security guards services in California will continue in 2021. We saw a big increase in the requests for security guard services last year. Our guards have been stationed at hospitals, medical offices, in retail stores, manufacturing facilities, private communities and public […]

Demand For Security Guards and Guard Training Continues to Grow

Security guards are an in-demand occupation. Currently, California has over 160,000 guards according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than any other state in the country. The Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim region employs over 70,000 guards while San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward has over 21,000 guards providing service. The bureau estimates by the end of the decade, […]

Demand Grows for Security Guards In 2020

Across California, the demand for security guards has grown tremendously—the direct result of the multitude of calamities that have taken place in 2020. The pandemic, civil unrest and wildfires have elevated the need for private security guards in both the public and private sectors. Business Protection. Whether it’s a hospital screening visitors, a retail store […]

Security Guard Training Covers Trespassing Laws

One of the common security needs of business owners is to keep unauthorized individuals off their property.  The property could be a manufacturer, warehouse, car dealer, shopping center, school, hotel, gated residential community or other properties where a trespasser could cause damage. Property owners often hire security guard companies to keep trespassers out. Trespassing laws […]

Public Relations Security Guard Skills Invaluable As Mask Wearing Requirements Increase

Mask wearing mandates and laws are the norm but a large number of residents in California still refuse to wear face covering. Now that some cities are fining those who choose to go mask-less, educating the public of mask-wearing requirements has become a daily function of security guards. Communicating effectively with the public is one […]

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