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What other related occupations to Security Guards should I look into?
To become a security guard, should I take any other fields that can be useful or necessary?
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Christine’s Answer
I would explore all that pertains to what your goal is in becoming a security guard. For income and education growth I would explore potential law enforcement education and employment to make the most our of your guard career.
Christine, thank you!
Angel
You are most welcome! I have had experience in this field for a bit and honestly I know it sounds scary, but, a career as a Corrections Officer is totally rewarding and worth looking into. :)
Christine Bove
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Steven’s Answer
Although many companies provide CPR/AED training as part of "on the job training" (OTJ). Having it as part of your experience is a huge plus for hiring managers. Here are a few more areas/trainings that can potentially bring you closer to an opportunity:
-Situational awareness training
-Crisis Management/Business Continuity training
-Fire-life safety training/certificate
-De-escalation techniques
-Conflict resolution
-Investigations, interviewing and interrogations certificates
Good luck!
-Situational awareness training
-Crisis Management/Business Continuity training
-Fire-life safety training/certificate
-De-escalation techniques
-Conflict resolution
-Investigations, interviewing and interrogations certificates
Good luck!
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Sara Miller’s Answer
You might look into training through the Air National Guard. I know a couple of guys who are in the Air Guard -- one who enlisted right after high school and another after college. It gave them training, some unique opportunities to explore and train in their professional fields, and helped pay for their education.
Also you could explore training and employment in law enforcement -- local policing (cities and counties), state and federal bureaus (corrections, narcotics, forest rangers, alcohol/tobacco/firearms.
Training and experience gained above would give you the background to enter the private security field several years down the road with some seniority and potentially in a management role
Also you could explore training and employment in law enforcement -- local policing (cities and counties), state and federal bureaus (corrections, narcotics, forest rangers, alcohol/tobacco/firearms.
Training and experience gained above would give you the background to enter the private security field several years down the road with some seniority and potentially in a management role
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Jason’s Answer
Political science, sociology or psychology could be helpful since you'll be dealing with people in various environments coming from all different parts of life. How well you can interact with people, de-escalate situations and show care and support really define you as a Security Guard.
Other occupations could include retail or loss prevention both of which interact with people, and to some extent, technology.
Other occupations could include retail or loss prevention both of which interact with people, and to some extent, technology.