I got hired at a security guard job and start Monday?
- Thread starter Lonely dude30
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Thank you and that’s a great idea I might ask the mall. It’s ironic that lot of company owners are getting involved in scandals like fraud and sex then the companies usually the small ones that are not franchisees get shut down. The only reason I got a security guard license was a friend of my dads convinced me to get a security guard license back in December of 2023 because he thought it would be a great full time stable job for me with anxiety and depression issues since you just patrol the building and stand or walk around most of the time since my dad’s friend work at an office where there is a security guard.
My buddy is a security guard in a warehouse. He gets the radios ready for 3rd shift and makes the coffee for the night. Because he is 3rd shift he doesn’t have to sign people in-visitors that is. I knew people in college who studied during their shift as a security guard Lots of opportunities should be available.
I did security for a while. I worked in a call centre (signing visitors in and out, giving employees badges they forgot for the day, checking the server room, etc) as well as a hospital (either very boring walking around checking doors or very feisty with people fighting and going crazy). I moved on from that after a couple years to prison officer but it wasn't the worst job, honestly. Diligence and strong ability to follow rules and see small details are great skills to have in any job but esp for this one. I hope you find something else soon.
Been friendly with a fair few in my life working in warehouse and rideshare services and such...it really depends on the contract. I have seen places all but Pat you down for stuff and be super picky about random shit and do paperwork and some who are basically just around to call the cops if something wild happens.
The best ones were if they were doing more then just walking around sort of randomly were the ones with really good just people skills and seeing things from other people's perspective. The job itself ain't hard but getting good at the soft skills stuff just is a good preventative from having a rough day.
The best ones were if they were doing more then just walking around sort of randomly were the ones with really good just people skills and seeing things from other people's perspective. The job itself ain't hard but getting good at the soft skills stuff just is a good preventative from having a rough day.
This is what I found. If I were you, make a kind of schedule ehat to do and check when and have open eyes. Congrats by the way.
- Ensuring employees have identity verification and that unauthorized people cannot enter the workspace without guest passes or other credentials
- Monitoring video surveillance for any unusual activity in locations around the office
- Performing security procedures such as metal detectors or bag checks
- Educating staff on proper security procedures and requirements
- Performing routine inspections of specific areas
- Communicating with local enforcement about any incidents and ensuring local and federal security compliance
- Preventing criminal activity or detaining suspects who they find stealing, damaging property, or performing other crimes
- Greeting employees or customers
- Checking visitors in and out
- Securing assigned posts
- Patrolling stores or grounds on foot
- Patrolling in a vehicle
- Answering and making phone calls
- Reporting incidents