You can easily opt for security guard careers if you are physically fit, have a disciplined temperament and can take on physical challenges even when alone. As a security guard you may have to look after personal property and be in a shift. Some of these are graveyard shifts at times and may last for up to 12 hours at a stretch.
Security guard careers may involve foot patrol duty or a sedentary job involving the CCTV. In order to maximise your chances of getting work you will need to get an SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence.
Security guard training is run by the City and Guilds and the British Institute of inn keeping. There are other options in security guard training such as NOCN and SQA if you are in Scotland. A training course for security guards will take between one and two years studying the course. Some of the course has to be hands on as you will need to learn about the use of CCTV as a monitoring tool. Once you have the qualification you can apply for the SIA licence. However, you will need to have more job experience with the more experienced security guard showing you the ropes before you can be successful as a security guard.
Security guard careers may involve foot patrol duty or a sedentary job involving the CCTV. In order to maximise your chances of getting work you will need to get an SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence.
Security guard training is run by the City and Guilds and the British Institute of inn keeping. There are other options in security guard training such as NOCN and SQA if you are in Scotland. A training course for security guards will take between one and two years studying the course. Some of the course has to be hands on as you will need to learn about the use of CCTV as a monitoring tool. Once you have the qualification you can apply for the SIA licence. However, you will need to have more job experience with the more experienced security guard showing you the ropes before you can be successful as a security guard.