Security Officer

If you have any experience, this is an easy question. However if you do not have any experience in security, you should simply tell that you feel ready for this job and that you are sure you will handle it without any problems.

I have acquired various security related skills via training and hands-on experiences. These include; surveillance setup and monitoring, metal screening, incident report writing, police dispatch protocols, fire extinguisher handling, parking management, and security alarms/cameras handling.

Vigilance, visibility and observation are the three main things that security guard should ensure if he wants to be successful in preventing theft.

Security guards are sometimes put in uncomfortable or dangerous circumstances while on the clock. But instead of reacting negatively to the issues at hand (like demonstrating frustration or fear), it’s important to maintain your composure and follow the best course of action to alleviate the situation. If you can’t provide an example from previous security experience, think about other instances you’ve faced at work that required immediate action or strong problem-solving skills, so that you can still answer this question.

There was this incident when things kept disappearing from the store and since the scanners never showed anything untoward as far as customers were concerned, I had no choice but to focus on the staff. It so happened that a custodian was sneaking things out after hours which I figured out after a lot of detective work!

The answer is simple enough. No situation is worthy of using arms unless it is to save a life.

I am sure that I was successful. I have dreamt to work for your company and I can do anything to make my dream become true. And I am really interested in this job, for my passion not for money.

The key to making a community or premises as secure as possible is to make sure that a vigilant eye is kept on surroundings.

There can be a multitude of answers to this particular question and it’s up to you to make it sound plausibly acceptable to your potential new employer. Maybe you went redundant, if so don’t make it sound like your desperate and went for the first job that came along. Perhaps you are looking for a fresh start in a new role and you believe that a career in security matches your personality and strengths.

I must admit that it was hard to control my temper at times especially when I know that someone has been wronged. Fortunately, I have been trained to deal with hectic situations rationally rather than emotionally.

The main duty is to keep all the customers and employees safe and secure.

Depending on the environment that a security guard is hired in, they patrol commercial and residential buildings to ensure that there is no sign of nefarious activities, and ensure the general safety and wellbeing of the residents in the assigned community.

If you found out a fellow security guard was accessing information he shouldn't be, but in your opinion it was important information, what would you do?

Imagine you have been called to handle an emergency on the 10th floor of a building, but six guests are waiting to be checked in at the front desk. It's late at night and you are momentarily alone at the front desk. What would you do?

If you are working at an event where there is a large, rowdy crowd, what steps could you take to make sure the event does not become chaotic or dangerous?

It’s a pretty tough question on the beginning. To be honest, there isn’t anything special about a position of a security guard… That’s why the best thing you can do is to simply tell the employer that you have all the predispositions for this job and would like to have it.

Security guards can practice law up to a certain limit. After that, it is up to the authorities to take over. While I know exactly how to look for and catch suspicious individuals or investigate thefts, it is not up to me to keep someone under lock and key. This is where I ask for external assistance.

While California law requires that all employed security guards have a valid Guard Card, having other relevant certifications may increase your chances of getting hired. Be sure to mention any additional training courses you have completed, such as a 2 Year First Aid Certification or a Chemical Agent / Pepper Spray Certification.

Yes! I am adept at using computers and CCTV Camera programs. I am also a good user of MS Word, Excel, Windows, Internet and email.

Ans. It is not too difficult when you are already rested during the day. I usually ask my employer to provide me with a day off in between so I can manage my sleep cycle well.

I am not temperamental by nature but there are times when even the most docile of people lose their tempers. Especially in a setting where law enforcement is involved. It might seem a bit childish but counting from one to ten takes the edge out of my behavior like a charm!

I am proud to say that I assisted in devising an alarm system that works with body heat sensors. I was the prime source of information and feedback for this project