vendredi 14 février 2014

A Quick Guide To Obtaining Security Officer Certification

By Krystal Branch


Many companies and people are always keen about their safety. This makes them invest a lot in making sure their property is safe or one is secure as they walk around doing their daily tasks. Trained officers are tasked with making sure no burglars or robbers visit homes and commercial establishments to steal and harm the residents. There are several ideas one would want to know when seeking for opportunities in this field. An important step is to get proper security officer certification after a thorough training.

Applicants must meet several basic requirements, which vary from state to state in the U. S. One must be either 18 to 21 years old, a U. S. Citizen or resident alien. They also should not have been declared incompetent because of a mental defect or medical condition, and not addicted to drugs or alcohol.

In addition to the said requirements, one should attain a certain level of training. Always find out from your State the details about this process. Some States will require a four-hour course where trainees get some orientation, train on emergency procedures, as well as limitation of an officer and their legal powers when executing duties. This course may take up to eight hours in some States.

Get the required licenses for this job. These will attract some charges other than the training fees and one should pay within the agreed time. Charges for the license range between $20 and $300. The application fee is in most cases non-refundable.

Any armed office will need to pay for renewal of their license after every two years. During this exercise, they ought to sit for a refresher course and do an exam which will determine if they re-qualify for their license. Be keen with such training as you can easily repeat or lose the license if you fail. This means you possibly lose your employment too.

There are various institutions offering courses for those pursuing certification. These institutions provide classroom learning, hands-on training, practice and drills, self-study, and e-learning. Some of the classes students will take are basic criminal justice, private security, basic first aid, use of force, search and seizure. In addition to traditional classroom lectures, applicants can also participate in small group discussions and simulated experiences.

There is a written exam every student should sit for and pass besides the class work. These have a minimum score of 75 percent. Apply with a valid ID and a copy of fingerprints taken by recommended authorities. One can also study online if they lack the time to follow traditional class schedules.

Once certified, such a professional can pursue positions in security agencies, hospitals, housing complexes, retail, public schools and construction. But it does not stop there; they can further their careers into homeland or industrial security, criminal investigation, law enforcement or public safety. Under the umbrella of public safety are even more opportunities at the local, state, federal and private level. Although achieving security officer certification presents many challenges, the rewards of this crucial profession benefit not only the one who protects, but also, the protected.




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