Requirements for security officer positions will vary depending on the employer. Many will require little more than a high school diploma or GED, however, applicants may need to have additional training for more specialized fields such as casino security. Security officer positions for government buildings or airports will also require a background check as set forth by law.
G4s is one private company that has security officer jobs.
It depends on the company and venue you intend to work at, but most mall security jobs will not require prior experience or any special licensing or education. You will likely be trained once you have been hired. As is typical with most jobs, it is preferred that you have a clean criminal background record. If you are required to carry a firearm, you will need firearm training and safety courses which the company will likely provide for you.
Not necessarily, however licenses of a certain level or class of being a security officer, grant the security officer to carry a firearm. Most commonly a security officer is allowed to carry, non-projectile emitting weapons, or even tasers are allowed.
It depends on the type of security job you are referring to. Most security patrol jobs do not require testing. Network security jobs do require testing prior to employment.
No all security jobs require you to carry a gun. Some security jobs at the department malls or schools actually forbid people from carrying guns. Most security jobs are what people call "flashlight cops." They usually only carry a flashlight and keys, no gun. There are armed security guard positions though.
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Most companies prefer a minimum of a high school diploma or an equivalent such as a GED. Below is a link with security job listings and different company requirements in regard to education. http://www.indeed.com/m/jobs?q=Security
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There are no qualifications. Most security guard jobs are hourly and you may need certification if you are carrying a weapon.
Availability can make security more difficult.
Security jobs are usually not that hard to get. A person can apply at agencies like Brinks, Wells Fargo, and home security companies. Most cities have local security companies also.