While training is vital to be a successful California security guard, other skills are needed as well. The U.S. Department of Labor laid out a list of abilities that are necessary to help undertake daily security guard tasks. Social Skills. The Labor Dept. said a successful guard should have a strong social and enterprising nature. […]
Security guards find themselves in all sorts of situations once they are licensed and on the job. A recent survey by the International Foundation For Protection Officers asked security guards what they liked about their jobs. For those thinking about becoming a security guard, the survey results might be of value. Security Guard Job Impressions. […]
A new California Assembly Bill was signed by the governor that will now require additional security training for those applying for their security guard license. AB 229 directs the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) to develop curriculum and mandatory training courses on how to apply the appropriate use of force by private security […]
According to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of security guards and gambling surveillance officers topped 1 million in 2020 with projections for 15 percent annual job growth through 2030. The job growth numbers are faster than the average for all occupations–with an additional 165,000 projected to be added each year. In […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Security guards are entrusted with protecting lives and property. Because of this critical responsibility, rigorous backgrounds checks are completed on all security guard applicants before they can receive their guard license. FBI guidelines require that security guard candidates complete a criminal history background check and provide a fingerprint submission. Both the FBI and California Department […]
Unsettling increases in coronavirus cases in California have resulted in a growing demand for security guards. To fill the demand, security guard companies are seeking motivated individuals to go through the initial training program and begin work as frontline workers in preventing the virus from spreading. Potential guards must successfully complete a vigorous online training […]
