Top 8 Ways to be
a Great Security
Guard
Created By : Jorja Mehaffey
Know your manuals by
You should be familiar with the policies
and the procedures of the company you
work for. When you first get your job,
take it seriously and actually study them
as if there was going to be a test.
Because, really, at some point your
knowledge will be tested – it just won’t
be on paper.
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Practice continuous lea
arning
Take the initiative to go to workshops or
seminars when you learn about them.
Your employer will be impressed and
your knowledge in your field will be
appreciated. You will do better at your
job with more knowledge.
Go to refresher courses
These give you the chance to learn from
more experienced guards and it is a
great chance to practice continuous
learning.
s when they are offered
Stay in great shape
Don’t get lazy just because you have the
job. Workout regularly. Practice
strength training and aerobic training so
that you are always in your best
condition and ready for whatever your
job requires of you.
Learn self-defense
Learn self-defense and practice it as
part of your workout routine. You can
have fun practicing your techniques
with a co-worker or a friend and the
more you practice the better you will
get.
Be aware of what is goi
community
ing on in your
You should know about crimes that are
taking place before they come to you. If
you are well versed in the news of your
area you will be better prepared in the
long run.
Find a mentor
If you can find someone that can give
you good advice when you need it you
will have a better chance of being a
great security guard. They can point
you in the right direction when you
need it and give you constructive
criticism.
Never make assumpt
tions
When you make assumptions you
are more likely to go wrong and that
can get both you and the company
you work for in trouble. Don’t
assume that someone is safe just
because they are in a suit and tie or
a uniform. Don’t assume that some
one is ok just because you’ve seen
them around before. Follow the
rules for everyone, not just the
people you are suspicious about.
Keep your guard up and your eyes
open.
TH
ANK YOU!