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Security guards fill the important role of protecting people and property, recording incidents that occur, and reporting them to the proper authorities. But not everyone is fit for this level of responsibility, so it’s important to know the things that make a great security guard.
The security experts at Professional Guard & Patrol outline the five keys to being an effective security guard that we look for when hiring people for security guard jobs.
Much of a security guard’s workday can be uneventful if their post is in a low-traffic area. For some people, this can make it difficult to remain focused and alert. Security guards must constantly observe the premises and look for potential security risks.
Before hiring someone for a security guard job, employers will screen the individual to ensure they do not have a criminal record or history of dishonorable activity. However, no matter the amount of screening an individual undergoes, it can be difficult to determine their character. A great security guard will therefore be a person who can be trusted with important information and accessibility to the buildings and property that they guard.
Security guard jobs require individuals who can remain calm in stressful situations and provide customers and employees with a feeling of protection when they feel at risk. Security guards should also speak to people with respect in order to serve, in part, as customer service representatives. When an incident takes place, an unarmed security guard is responsible for providing written details to the authorities.
Security guard jobs can be physically demanding because employees must often be on their feet for the entire workday and be prepared to deal with situations where a person is attempting theft or becoming violent.
Armed and unarmed security guards in Houston will often have to work as a part of a larger security team, despite their individual post. It is important that security guards can communicate security risks to their team and work together to survey the area.
At Professional Guard & Patrol, we look for all of these important qualities when hiring for security guard positions. For more information on how you can become an effective security guard, call a member of our team at 281-448-4900.