Working as a security guard can be a highly fulfilling and exciting career choice. Whether you're working in healthcare, commercial buildings, post-secondary institutions, industrial, or any other security setting, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others and make the world a safer and friendlier place.
But that's not all - working as a security guard can also be a rewarding career in terms of personal growth and development. It can provide you with invaluable skills, experience, and specialized training. You'll learn how to communicate effectively, de-escalate situations, develop strong problem-solving skills, and more. These skills are transferable to many other industries and can help you advance your career in the future.
If you're considering becoming a security guard, you'll need to meet certain requirements and complete specific training. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to become a security guard in the United States.
What You’ll Gain from the Security Industry:
- Life experience
- Accommodating shift schedules
- Helping & protecting people
- Enhancing your transferable skills
- Part-time or full-time work experience
A Security Officer is primarily responsible for the safety of people and protecting and patrolling businesses, buildings, hospitals and other public or private establishments. If you are interested in a career with PalAmerican Security, here is how to qualify.
*Note: Job skills/Requirements are dependent on Job type and location
How to Become a Security Officer:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Have your High School Diploma or GED
- Apply for a Security License in your area
- Pass a Criminal Background Check & Drug Screen & Re-Screening as necessary
- Have a state issued ID or valid Driver’s License (this makes you a more desirable candidate, and eligible for mobile patrol positions)
- Obtain & maintain any applicable licenses or certifications necessary in your state.
- Be physically able to stand and/or walk for an entire work shift, and move or lift objects up to 80 lbs.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person & in writing
After completing training, it’s time to pick the vertical you’d like to work in most. At PalAmerican, your options are endless. Whether you’re interested in healthcare or mobile patrol, we have a sector that’s right for you.
How to Become a Healthcare Security Officer:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Have your High School Diploma or GED
- Be willing to apply for a Security License in your area
- Pass a Criminal Background Check & Drug Screen & Re-Screening as necessary
- Partake is health screening requirements prior to start date
- Have a state issued ID or valid Driver’s License (this makes you a more desirable candidate, and eligible for mobile patrol positions)
- Obtain & maintain any applicable licenses or certifications
- Be physically able to stand and/or walk for an entire work shift, and move or lift objects up to 80 lbs.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person & in writing
How to Become a Healthcare Shift Supervisor:
- Must be 21 years of age
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Have your High School Diploma or GED
- Have a Security License in your area or be willing to apply for one
- Pass a Criminal Background Check & Drug Screen & Re-Screening as necessary
- Have a state issued ID or valid Driver’s License
- Partake is health screening requirements prior to start date (see above)
- Obtain & maintain any applicable licenses or certifications
- Be physically able to stand and/or walk for an entire work shift, and move or lift objects up to 80 lbs.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person & in writing
Superior Security Officer Training Programs
Our Security Officers receive training that far exceeds current industry standards. After they master the fundamentals of patrolling, emergency response, legal and fire safety procedures, we then provide additional hours of advanced vertical and site-specific training to ensure each officer is ready to perform as soon as they arrive at your location. We find this method gives our guards the tools and confidence that they need to be successful.
Our thorough 12-step selection process matched with our initial training methods ensure that our Security Officers are equipped with the knowledge and tools required to excel at each location they are assigned to.
PalAmerican’s training and hiring process is very extensive because we ensure we are hiring the right fit for each and every site. We value promotion from within and celebrating our Officer’s success with month performance awards. We encourage anyone who is interested in starting a career in security to apply to a security guard job with PalAmerican today. We also offer company-paid training and provide all necessary uniforms to our officers free of charge. Apply now, click here.
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