Getting ahead...

What is the best training for becoming a hirable security guard? What types of ongoing training or certifications are necessary to be an effective security guard?

What do non-traditional career paths look like?

Security Officer > Armed Guard > Locksmith > Security System Installation
You can probably get certified in all of these through your company.

Security Officer > Armed Guard > Bouncer > Body Guard

Security Officer > Private Investigator > Security Company of your Own

I have to be honest, the average Security Company ask that you prior Military, or Law enforcment and get these different certifications but they really don't pay (I think) for what they are asking for. Except for Sectek I wish they had more openings in Texas, but...All is not lost! I accedntally ran across the part of Security called "Tactical Response" or labor unrest. there are many Companies that give you the advanced training , and certifications you need to suceed. wait it gets better they also fly you out to the training sites, pay for your hotel and feed you. And give you a job to-boot!!! then once you are called out to an assignment you make good money every week plus you are paid a real nice daily food per-diem. But for your life to run smooth you would need to apply with several different companys that offer this, you see, an assignment could last up to 60 days and you have to commit to at least 45 days (good )money right? But the down side is that is when you get back you might not get another call back for two months thats why it's wise to sign-up and train with more then one company, your work is based on unions and employees being on strike, walk outs, etc. Anyway this is what I do for a living and I Love it! one last thing you get to travel and stay in nice hotels all over the United States and if they call and you want to sit the next assignment out? hey thats ok they'll catch you next time around. Here, I'll start you off with the one that started it off for me (Vanceglobal.com) once you get to class there will be people there with list and list of others, now this is not for everyone but I love it, o yea it won't matter what city or state you live in, they'll fly you in from all over. Good Luck!!!

Prior experience is important, but most security companies will train the right candidate with good character and a propoer attitude.

www.legionsecurityservice.com/

why do they pay so low .. its really nasty .. and i hate to see this going on .. security ofr's in genral should make 15 and up .. there is alot of mother f**kers out there dont wana pay for a god dam quailty so you know what ... dont work for any one that pays 9 or 10 an hour ... f**k them and their f**king 9 dollars .. so yah ..all ofr's should start at least with 15 and up .. any one agree ?

I know were your comming i was a security supervisor for 15 yrs the problems
is security companies make more off YOU that is why you will hear THEY JUST
WANT A body you will hear that alot if a security company gets a good
client and they want to pay $15.00 hr the security company loves that
the reson is the more they get paid from the client the more they make off
you so remerber the more security companys make from the client the more
they make off you. This is the way all and i mean all security companys
work.There all the messed up like this you will see.They will tell you
YOU DID A GREAT JOB THATS BULL.Here's one think to keep in mind
if you want a rise you have to go to them they will not come to you.
If you go to them for more money you will probaly get the answer.
I WILL HAVE TO THINK ABOUT IT
Don't get me wrony some security compamies do pay good but like i said before
the more they make from a client the more they make off you
they might ask you if you can work over time if you do ask yourself why
is my pay check wrong with all the overtime i worked. you go to them you might see it fix in about 2 weeks all i can tell you is make
and i do mean make sure YOU KEEP ALL OF YOUR PAY STUBS THEY CAN F___you up
YOU OVER. Be CAREFUL

JF Supervisor no more THANK GOD
GOOD LUCK BE CAREFUL

My husband is new to the Security Guard business. He works for Smith Securities, and everyone keeps telling him that Smith is the laughing stock of the Security business. He only makes 7.50 to 9 dollars an hour at any job he gets. Is this a joke or what? Just wondering how i can help him get into a better job and where to look. (I'm looking into the one in the above posting but i'd appreciate anyone's help with more.)

Thanks for being here its been a big help by the way.

Security Officer Wife
Have your husband check the web site iHireSecurity.com
this web site can help with all his needs they are very good
they can find high payings jobs in security.
The best thing he can do is take a course in CJ.Elizabeth in Houston, Texas
this girl knows what's she's talking about read it in the Forum.