Welcome to Confessions Of A Security Guard!

Thank you for visiting my blog. I am a security guard working in the state of Texas. I started in 1998, then returned to the field in 2004. Since 2004, I have worked as an armed and unarmed security guard in the Houston area.

I started this blog because I feel there a lot of us who are not properly educated or trained by our employers and forced to learn on our own from experience and by making mistakes. I started this blog for that specific reason. I've written what I consider helpful articles that offer information that can be applied in the right circumstances. 

I've also added videos that can aid beginners in self-defense, and links to other security guard sites that provide related news on our industry. Should there be anything you need information on or would like to see on this site, please let me know. 

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Climbing The Ladder

 After working in security as a guard or commissioned officer you might want to get out and pursue other law enforcement or security related work. Experience may get your foot in the door, and may not. First, decided what you want to do: Private Investigator, Correction Officer, or even a Police Officer, Sheriff, etc.  These careers are better obtained if you have a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, with a specialization in a particular field. 

 Browse job listings in the law enforcement/security field and see what kind of degree in preferred. Do note that some jobs have require you obtain licenses, certifications, be of legal age, drug-free, and take annual exams, and undergo rigorous physical agility tests (running, climbing, etc.) and have good credit before hiring you. Having poor credit can also kill your chances at most employers.  Once you know what degree you need, check the employer for additional requirements.

 If you want to get out of security or related field all together, that is another issue. Yet, the same applies. Know what you want to do, work toward your degree, and get employment. Some might give you the job if you are a student.  Places to start for Criminal Justice degrees:


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