No, there is NOT room for lazy security guards within the security industry. Though this seems obvious, most security firms do not seem to care. The thing is, there are ways for security firms to avoid hiring lazy individuals, thus this “status quo” can change. What Do We Mean By Lazy Security Guards? Lazy security …
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Should security guards have to undergo a thorough background check prior to a firm hiring them? Of course! But although most firms may require them, background checks only look into criminal activity and rarely consider the day-to-day life of a potential guard. As a result, there are hundreds of security firms employing security guards that …
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We often talk about how lackadaisical most security companies are when it comes to hiring guards. But that being said, there are a few grey areas involving certain medical conditions that can make saying “no” a bit difficult. That being said, simply having diabetes cannot disqualify you from becoming a security guard! However, not all …
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If you were in need of surgery, would you want a surgeon that was in the top of their class and hours of practice or an average surgeon with little practice? Here is another question, if you had to pick an individual to protect your livelihood, would you want them to be capable and well …
As technology continues to advance, the security industry should be advancing, too! Unfortunately, that is not always the case (we talk about this all the time). But there is one piece of technology in particular that all security companies should use — Global Positioning Systems (GPS). But for some reason, many still do not! Here …
In the past decade, there have been far too many situations where security guards (and sometimes, police officers) use their guns in extremely inappropriate ways! Often, these are times in which guns are completely unnecessary for the actual scenario. And, many times, these incidents have ended terribly. Now, to be honest, there is a very …
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In the world of security, simple communication can make the difference between life and death. But unfortunately, most security firms do not prioritize it. But we are here to change that. Below, you will learn why it is critical to acknowledge the importance of communication in the security Industry. Before we dive in, we need …
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The reality is, individuals either have the personality and wherewithal to be an incredible security guard, or they do not. Therefore, security firms need to be extremely selective when hiring guards. Therefore, it is critical that companies contracting security firms do their research before hiring a security guard! Unfortunately, within the past 50 years, security …
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If you are standing in a company’s parking lot, is that company’s hired security supposed to protect you? Not necessarily! Ultimately, a security firm (and therefore a security guard) has a duty to protect their client (in this example, the company) exactly to the standards outlined in the security contract. There was a lawsuit a …
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A few years ago, a tenant in an apartment complex sued the complex for $2 Million and won. This is how the situation unfolded — The apartment complex is located in a notoriously dangerous part of town known for crime, drug use, gang activity, and more. One night, one of the residents was assaulted by …
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