Understanding the Passenger Experience: Providing Friendly and Reassuring Service
Understanding the Passenger Experience: Providing Friendly and Reassuring Service Working in airport security is no easy feat. Security personnel are tasked with the challenging responsibility of ensuring the safety of passengers and airport facilities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and customer service. One of the most challenging aspects…
Effective Stress Management Techniques for Security Guards
Effective Stress Management Techniques for Security Guards The role of a security guard is no walk in the park. The constant vigilance, unpredictability, and responsibility for the safety of others can lead to high levels of stress. To perform their duties effectively and maintain a healthy work-life balance, security guards…
The Power of Emotional Intelligence for Security Guards
The Power of Emotional Intelligence for Security Guards In a world where security concerns are increasingly complex and multifaceted, the role of security guards has evolved beyond physical vigilance to encompass a broader spectrum of skills and attributes. One essential skill that is gaining recognition in the security industry is…
Leadership Skills for Security Guards
Leadership Skills for Security Guards In a world where safety and security are becoming increasingly important, security guards play a crucial role in protecting people and property. While their primary responsibility is to maintain order and safeguard assets, there are key leadership skills for security guards that will help them…
The Power of Teamwork for Security Guards
The Power of Teamwork for Security Guards Security guards are the unsung heroes of safety, tirelessly working to protect people and property from potential threats. While individual skills and dedication are essential, the true strength of security guards lies in their ability to function as a cohesive team. This article…
10 Essential Skills for Security Guards
10 Essential Skills for Security Guards Security guards are on the front lines protecting us and our property in various settings including commercial properties, residential areas, events, and public spaces. To excel in this critical role, security guards must possess a diverse range of skills that enable them to handle…
Problem Solving Skills For Security Guards
Problem Solving Skills For Security Guards Security guards are the guardians of safety and order, entrusted with protecting people and property from potential threats. Their role demands more than just physical strength and vigilance; problem-solving skills are equally vital. Whether addressing minor incidents or navigating complex security challenges, a security…
The Power of Observation Skills for Security Guards
The Power of Observation Skills for Security Guards When we think of security guards and their skills, the first thing that pops into our minds is not usually observation skills. We tend to think about their demeanor, their physical presence and their defensive skills. We often overlook the power of…
Mastering Communication Skills for Security Guards
Mastering Communication Skills for Security Guards Mastering communication skills for security guards, the essential soft skill all security guards need. Security guards play a pivotal role in maintaining safety and order in various settings, from commercial establishments to public events. While their physical presence is essential, effective communication skills are…
The Importance of Security Awareness Training in the Security Industry
The Importance of Security Awareness Training in the Security Industry Written by ASSET Security Trainer, Vittorio Williams In the ever-evolving digital landscape, where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent, the security industry plays a vital role in safeguarding organisations and individuals against malicious actors. However, in the race…
Difference Between the Bodyguard and Close Protection Role
Difference Between the Bodyguard and Close Protection Role By ASSET Security Trainer, Rebecca Hanckel The term bodyguard is well known and popularised through films and media, often glorified and associated with celebrity lifestyles. Close protection is often a lesser-used term, and not as obvious as to what the role entails.…
The Difference Between Crowd Control and Static Security
The Difference Between Crowd Control and Static Security Written by Asset College Security Trainer, Rebecca Hanckel Static Security The term ‘static security’ describes security functions that are mostly at one fixed location or in charge of one particular area such as at a gatehouse at the entrance to a construction…
Static Security and Crowd Control
Static Security and Crowd Control Written by Asset College Security Trainer, Andy Lowen Private security services include a wide range of roles with a multitude of purposes. Two of the most common services are Static Security and Crowd Control. Static Security Services This is a manpower role usually in a…
Working In The Security Industry Requires Good Customer Service
Working In The Security Industry Requires Good Customer Service Written by ASSET Security Trainer, Vittorio Williams The security industry is a field that is often thought of in terms of brute strength and aggression. But, successful security professionals in this field also require excellent customer service skills! Providing security services…
How To Select The Right Security Training Provider
How To Select The Right Security Training Provider So, you want to embark on an exciting career in the security industry? That’s great! The security industry is rapidly growing as the sector expands to meet the needs of our changing society. There are opportunities across a broad range of security…
10 Skills You’ll Gain By Completing a Security Course
10 Skills You'll Gain By Completing a Security Course In today’s modern and technologically advanced world it’s easy to think that physical security is a thing of the past. With facial recognition software and AI surveillance you might wonder what need there is for actual security guards? But, security guards…
Security Guard Responsibilities – What Are They?
Security Guard Responsibilities We all know what a security guard is. They are the people in the nice uniforms who help us find things at the large shopping centres or sign us in at corporate buildings or screen our luggage at the airport. We have all seen security guards…
Pandemic Proof Jobs
Pandemic Proof Jobs It’s a new year but looking around you might not know it. As the threat of new variants loom and cases rise, it feels like 2022 is just going to be another pandemic year. But that being said, we are starting to return to some semblance of…
Jobs You’ll Actually Like and What They Pay
Jobs You'll Actually Like and What They Pay When you’re looking for work, sometimes it can feel a bit hopeless. You put in hundreds of resumes for jobs you don’t even want, and you never hear back. You spend time going to interviews and filling in long applications online and…
How to Upskill in the Security Industry
How to Upskill in the Security Industry So, you’ve completed your Certificate II in Security Operations, you have your security licence, and you’ve been working as a security guard and loving it! It’s just the right job for you and you’re excited to go to work every day. But now…
The Complete Guide On How To Become a Doorman
The Complete Guide On How To Become a Doorman If you’ve ever walked into a club, music venue or bar and had someone at the door checking your ID, this was a doorman. They are in charge of making sure everyone who enters a premises is supposed to be there.…
