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Do All Security Guards Need Firearm Training?

George Kozhar September 26, 2019 5:10 am

When you’re considering a career in the security guard industry, it’s important to consider all your options. After all, there are many different kinds of security guard jobs and they don’t all require the same level of training. Different types of security needs require different types of solutions. Consider firearms, for example. Some might assume that all guards are qualified to carry firearms as they go about the business of protecting lives and property. But is that assumption accurate?

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Five Things You Need to Know About Security Guard Training

George Kozhar September 22, 2019 12:21 pm

New York City’s security guard industry is hotter than ever, with rising demand for competent professionals to protect life, property, and assets. Of course, that demand can only be met with effective training to ensure that armed and unarmed security guards have the knowledge and skills needed to provide those essential services. If you’re considering a career as a New York City security guard, you’ve probably wondered exactly what those training courses will teach you. To help answer that question, here are five things you need to know about security guard training.

A security guard using a metal detector with customer

Qualities Every Security Guard Needs for Great Interactions with the Public

George Kozhar September 6, 2019 10:34 am

When most people think of security guards, they think only of the protection they provide for people and property. Few of those people ever give much thought to the guard’s important role in dealing with the public. The reality is that private security guards are often the first face many people see when they enter or leave a protected building or area. In many cases, customers, visitors, and employees end up interacting with these security guards on a regular basis. For the security guard, that level of interaction with the public requires certain attributes. Here are just a few of the many important qualities that security guards need to ensure that those interactions with the publica are always as positive as possible.

Professional Security Guards: A Look at Their Duties and Responsibilities

George Kozhar August 12, 2019 2:00 pm

Given the rising demand for security guards in cities like New York, it’s no wonder that so many men and women now see the security industry as such a great career opportunity. At the same time, however, it’s important for prospective security guards to recognize that this is a job that comes with a great deal of responsibility. Unfortunately, many job candidates may have misconceptions about what security guards actually do on a day-to-day basis. If you’re thinking about pursuing a security guard career, it’s important to understand the duties and responsibilities that typically come with the job.

Five Reasons You Should Consider a Career as a Security Guard

George Kozhar July 30, 2019 3:33 am

The security guard industry has never been hotter, as guards are in high demand across the country and around the world. And nowhere is that more obvious than in New York City, where private security plays a vital role in protecting life and property. Moreover, a career in security can provide a whole host of attractive benefits for aspiring guards. If you’ve been wondering why you should pursue a security guard career, here are five of the top reasons.

So, You Want to Be A Security Guard in New York City?

George Kozhar June 27, 2019 12:25 pm

Some people are just born to defend others. We’ve all known people who just seem hard-wired to protect the people around them. They include members of the military, fire fighters, police officers, and – yes – security guards. These professionals work tirelessly to protect people, property, and other assets from any number of known and unidentified risks. Many individuals and companies have come to rely on security guards, for their deterrent impact on crime and their ability to immediately respond to incidents. If you have been considering a career as a security guard in New York City, then it’s important to understand everything that you need to do to make that dream a reality.