Gear For Security Officers

Hello Fellow Security Officers!  

I want to start by saying Happy New Year to everyone! 

 On the eduGuard Facebook page, LinkedIn page, and Twitter page, this year I plan on providing a "Tuesday Tip" so please "like" or "follow" our pages so you can read these weekly tips just for the security industry!  Let me know if you ever would like Tips on a specific subject matter and I will be glad to provide them.  Our tip last week was how to stay warm when it is cold out and still maintain the high degree of visibility necessary to really do your job well. 

This month's blog is a continuation of our Facebook's tip from last week on visibility.  Our focus here is on making sure you have adequate vision in all lighting conditions.  During the bright daylight hours, be sure to bring your sunglasses.   If you don't have a pair or are in need of good quality sunglasses, check the 5.11 Tactical Website or other uniform suppliers.  You want to buy a highly rated pair of industry quality.  Check the web, read reviews, and security blogs for ideas if you can't find a pair you like.  The reason you need high quality sunglasses is so you not only protect your eyes while working in sunlight, but also to be able to better see your surroundings at your site.  For dusk and overnight hours be sure to bring a good quality re-chargeable flashlight.  You need to be able to see everything around you in order to be the best that you can be on the job!  I use a Pelican re-chargeable flash light with a car charger.

Both your sunglasses and flashlight are tools of your trade.  You need to invest wisely in these tools and take care of them.  Before you purchase be sure to talk with other officers, check security blogs, Yelp or other trade publications to find something of quality. 

Training is also an important part of your arsenal. Be sure to get as much security training as possible so you can be the best security officer you can be!  Whether it is in a classroom in a school or online with eduGuard...Train to the Max!

 

In my next blog I will address finding the best value shoes / boots for the long shifts.

-Bryon

Holiday Hiring Of Security Guards, Security Officers And Online Security Guard Training for 2013

     Now that the holidays are here, clients seem to have an immediate or temporary need that can stretch your human resources capabilities and you will need to hire.   Remember to take it slowly and accurately when hiring.  Make sure to verify the Guard Card and all background information.  Make sure applicants have certificates for the completion of all classes including the Powers to Arrest and the Weapons of Mass Destruction as well as the other mandatory requirements and electives.  If they are missing any of their requirements they can go to eduGuard.com to complete their requirements in a convenient and cost effective training environment available 24 hours a day – 7 days a week

Want to hire someone who doesn’t have a guard card?  Training is now available online!   Anyone seeking employment as a security guard can enroll at eduGuard to complete their mandatory courses and then follow the steps outlined on the website to getting their guard card so they can be working. 

January 1, 2013 the State of California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, BSIS is beginning audits of private security companies to ensure that they have copies of course completions for all their officers scheduled to work.  Companies that do not have these certificates for their security guards cannot work their guards without being subject to a $5,000 fine per guard.  Be especially careful to make sure current guard card holders are up to date on their training.  If they have had their card for more than 2 years, be sure to check for a certificate of completion of their required (8) eight hours of annual training required by BSIS.  If they are missing any of their requirements they can go to eduGuard.com to complete their requirements.

If you are a Proprietary Security Employer and need training for new or existing Proprietary Security Officers to meet your hiring needs during the holiday season, eduGuard can help!  eduGuard offers an affordable, convenient, 24/7, online solution to training and record keeping so you can maintain AB 2880 compliance.