Answer: The Bureau of Security and Investigative Services issues the California Guard Card, which is valid for 2 years. You have to approach the local office, armed with a Security Guard training of minimum 8 hours, with additional 32 hours needed, depending on the post you are applying for. To become a bank security guard, you will need arms training and learn to fire a weapon. Once you have that, you have to undergo background check by getting fingerprinted by the card issuing authority. Most companies require that their bank security guards possess a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license for patrolling, a Security Officer license issued by the BSIS, CA, and BSIS issued valid Firearms Permit for .38 or .357 caliber weapons. Read more Security Guard FAQs
Alternate Questions: What are some requirements of becoming a security guard? What can I expect in terms of salary? Answer: A college degree is not necessary to become a security guard. However, if you want to, you could attend a part-time course. One of the basic qualities needed to become an effective security guard is the ability to keep calm and take control of a situation in an emergency. Fast reflexes and thinking on your feet, being observant and proactive are all helpful qualities for a security guard. The salary might vary depending on your experience, duties involved, nature of work and the shift. Most security guard job salaries range from a little more than minimum wages to up to $30 - $40 an hour, in case of armed escort for transporting documents, cash and other valuables like art and jewelry. Read more Security Guard FAQs
Asking a relevant question will show your earnestness to get the job. You could ask about job specific questions such as logging of security incidents, about carrying arms or a baton, the work shifts available for working as well as any other relevant questions specific to the position you are applying.
Alternate Questions: What are some legit and respected security guard job companies that don’t require the applicant to have security guard experience? Answer: Yes, you can get a security guard job without prior experience. You need to be fit and agile – important in case you need to physically restrain someone or help someone. There are many security companies that offer security guard jobs to inexperienced people, once you pass their screening, aptitude test and background check. Some examples are Whelan Security in Ann Arbor, MI, Apollo Security in NJ and Global Resource Solutions in Washington, DC as unarmed escorts to people and documents. Read more Security Guard FAQs
This question is meant to assess your self-evaluation and how you have overcome any problems. You should list out any issues you have that might affect your job performance, and state how you have addressed the issue.
Alternate Question: What would you do if you caught an officer sleeping on the job? This question is asked to measure your ability to be a team-player. Possible Answer 1:I would try and warn the employee not to break the company policy. If repeated warnings are not helping, I have no choice but to report them. I know that others might think of me as a snitch, but to me honesty and integrity are more important that being thought of as ‘nice’. Possible Answer 2:If someone was caught sleeping on the job, if there were extenuating circumstances, like a sick child at home or something, I would talk to them and cut them some slack. After all, we are all human and all of need some sort of extra help from time to time. But if it happens regularly, I will definitely report it to the management, as, in my book, that is slacking on the job…
Possible Answer:My first job was as a customer support agent and I got laid off from that job, due to the entire customer support division being out-sourced to India. During the second time, it was a contract security guard position and the company I was working for was not able to get their contract renewed and hence they had to let us go. Whenever this happened, a friend of mine allowed me to tend bar or bus tables at the restaurant he manages. This way I was able to pay my rent as well as not go into debt when I got laid off. I didn't put my bar tending jobs since it was not relevant to the security guard position I am applying. If you think it would help, I can add the details of the bar tending work I did during these gaps. Read more Security Guard Interview Questions
Possible Answer:Though I try to get along with everyone, at times, there are some personalities that just cannot get along. I prefer to follow rules, not stand around chatting and socializing when I am working. One of my co-workers loved to stand around the coffee machine and chat about everything under the sun. When I wouldn’t play ball, he started telling people that I was a loner, a stickler for rules and stand-offish. I let it slide, and eventually his constant chatting got on peoples’ nerves. Someone complained to the management and he was shifted out of the department to customer service, where his chatting would be useful. If I had complained, while still a newcomer to the team, things might not have worked out so perfectly. Patience is essential when dealing with difficult people. Read more Security Guard Interview Questions
This question helps them to assess your people skills and problem-solving skills. Possible Answer:I can get along with most people. If I have a problem with a colleague, I will try to talk it out with them. If that doesn’t help, I will try to avoid confronting with them as much as I can, without it affecting my job. In the worst case scenario, where the dispute affects my job, I will discuss with my supervisor and seek their guidance on the issue. I believe in tackling problems head-on, rather than burying my head in the sand and hoping they will go away; any such personal issues, unresolved, might potentially interfere with my ability to perform the job, which can be dangerous in our kind of employment. Read more Security Guard Interview Questions
Possible Answer 1:As this would be my first job, I haven’t had to face a situation yet where I haven’t been able to provide a service to a customer. If such a scenario happens, I will apologize and try to explain my predicament to the customer. Hopefully they will understand that we are all human after all, and at times things can be out of our control. Possible Answer 2:A customer walked into the store where I was previously employed, looking agitated. She said that her engagement ring had slipped from her finger in our store some time earlier, and asked if we could help her to find it. She said, she was in the store about an hour ago. Since this happened a while ago, and though we went through the security tapes with her multiple times, we couldn’t identify anyone picking up a ring off the floor. She became very upset and called us names.…