Security Guard Jobs

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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Security Guard positions.

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Security Guard position

• ACT!
• Armed Security
• Background Checks
• Background Investigations
• CCTV Monitoring
• Closed-Circuit Television
• Closing
• Communication Skills
• Computer Skills
• Concrete
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• Crisis Management
• Customer Service
• Driving
• Drug and Alcohol Counseling
• Drug Testing
• English
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• Events
• First Aid
• Foot Patrol
• Handcuffing
• Handling
• Hazardous Materials
• Hospital Security
• Initiative
• Interpersonal Skills
• Investigation
• Law Enforcement
• Leading
• Management
• Military Background
• Organization
• Orientation
• Patrol
• Physical Security
• Private Security
• Project Coordination
• Public Safety
• Public Speaking
• Punctual
• Regulations
• Report Writing
• Scheduling
• Security Management
• Security Training
• Staff Supervision
• Surveillance
• Tile
• Training and Development
• Unarmed Security
• Vehicle Patrol
• Verbal Communication
• Weapons
• Wireless Networking
• Writing Skills
• Written & Oral Communication

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Learn how to become a security guard, including basic security guard requirements, security guard training, and how to get a security guard card.

The US security market is slated to grow to nearly $70 billion by 2019, making this a great career path for professionals looking for stability and advancement opportunities. If this sounds like you, read on to learn about four jobs to consider.