Security Guard Training: Five Rules Every Guard Should Follow Let's face it, many security security guard jobs are not easy. Not only must guards get the proper training, they also have a great deal of responsibility in that they protect people and property. That is a very important responsibility. But sometimes security officers do things [...]

Security Guard Jobs: Tips for Landing a Better Security Guard Job If you are currently working in security, there are many ways to get a better security guard job. Here are some helpful tips for landing better a better position: The first step is to be actually employed. Many who are looking for security work [...]

The Benefits of Having a California Guard Card The primary benefit of having a California guard card is that is allows you to get a security guard job anywhere in California. To work at an armed post, you will also be required to get an additional gun permit to act as an armed security officer. [...]

There Are Some Security Guard Jobs That You Should Try To Stay Away From Unfortunately, some employers who hire security guards try and take advantage of them. There are shady characters in every line of work, but security guards are particularly susceptible to employer abuses or mistreatment, especially if they are seeking employment. Here are [...]

How To File a Complaint Against a California Security Guard Company If you are a security guard works for security guard company or a client of a security guard company, there are several compliance issues you should be aware of: All security officers must hold valid a guard card. Almost all states require security guards [...]

Security Guards Can Greatly Deter Retail Theft Taken as a whole, the losses retailers incur due to theft are substantial.  According to the National Association of Shopping Prevention (NASP) more than 13 billion dollars of merchandise is stolen from American retailers each year which equates to approximately 35 million dollars per day. What’s more, the [...]

In-House Security Guard Jobs Have Many Advantages Most openings you will find for security guard jobs are offered by independent security guard companies. These companies usually act as middlemen between their clients and the guards they hire. Because they act as a go-between agency, they take a commission and usually leave the security officer with [...]

If you plan on getting California guard card, you will be required to take an eight hour training course. This can be done online or through a local training facility. Not all training facilities are employers. Many will not help you get jobs after your training has been completed. Some training facilities do offer job [...]