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Mar 22, 17 •
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Security Guard •
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It is clear that the first role of a security guard is to protect the public and the property that they been assigned to. However, to think that is far as the responsibility goes would be wrong. While on the job, most security guards will need to deal with...
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Mar 24, 16 •
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This recent news story helps demonstrate why it is important for a security guard to remain alert to even the most unexpected of threats. Security guard Andy Stringer, 33, from Hornchurch Essex recently stepped in to prevent an 80 year old woman being conned...
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May 11, 15 •
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Within large cities such as London and Manchester, security-guarding opportunities exist within gated communities and expensive residential apartments. More than anything, security in these circumstances is to provide peace of mind for those that have paid...
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Apr 19, 15 •
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Even elite close protection officers find themselves under scrutiny from time to time. The elite armed police officers, (those that are trained to protect the Royal Family) are being investigated over the way they have conducted security checks at Buckingham...
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Mar 6, 15 •
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Obviously you have reached this page because you want to pass your SIA CCTV Training and apply for your licence to become a CCTV operator. Well we are pleased to say you are in the right place. This article will provide all the information you need, from...
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Feb 4, 15 •
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It is important to know the law when it comes to dealing with trespassers as a security guard. The fact is, trespassing is not a criminal offence in the UK. Furthermore, security guards do not have any powers of arrest. Under English law, trespassing is a...
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Feb 2, 15 •
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One aspect of the job that all security guards will have to conduct at one time or another is a security search. This will involve searching bodies, property (ie bags) vehicles or even buildings. Clearly the type of environment you work as a security guard...
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Jan 28, 15 •
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Career Advice, Featured, Security Guard •
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LinkedIn is a wonderful resource for anyone no matter what career they are pursuing. For those of you who are unaware of what the site is all about, LinkedIn is basically a social media tool directed at professionals. It is a way to connect with others...
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Jan 20, 15 •
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Technology and the Future of Jobs in Security We recently covered a story of how Microsoft is testing the use of robot security guards for their campus in California. No longer the stuff of sci-fi films, it really does seem as if robots are able to replace...
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Dec 3, 14 •
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When working as a security guard or door supervisor you should always be prepared for the unexpected. You can never be sure when or how an incident may occur, however you do need to have the training and experience to react the right way when it does. One way...
