Incident Reports

Irrespective of whether you are working in a security officer job in Florida or in a security guard job in California, or in any other part of the world, the one thing you cannot escape is writing or generating an incident report. Incident reporting - using the old paper and pen method, through a software on a computer or using a cell phone app - is an integral part of a security guard’s job. In this article, we will cover the effective approach in writing a security guard incident report. 1. Be prepared Carry a notepad and pen with you always. Write down any incidents or observations you make and actions you take. Your notebook is a mini, informal report that includes the same details as your formal report. If you think it is difficult to write all the details while you are on duty, you can use abbreviations and informal descriptions in your notes, as long…