Considering Armed Guard Security
An important choice with many concerns. Examples where armed security may be needed include: retail security with large amounts of cash or valuables, when direct threats are present, terminated employee security, workplace violence situations, VIP/Executive/Bodyguard security, industrial hazards or sensitive equipment when sabotage or terrorist threats are a concern, and when large sums of cash are transported.
Based on these scenarios, armed security may be the best option to protect and deter criminal incidents. Another consideration is whether the armed guard is uniformed or plain clothes with a concealed firearm. With the concealed carry option, the guard requires a valid CCW permit (Concealed Carry Weapon). We offer both options with qualified guards and will gladly consult with you about your choices and planning.
Armed Guard Selection
We have our armed guards carefully selected and screened, with clean criminal background checks including national checks if required. Guards are firing range qualified annually as the minimum and trained for the standards of specific posts they will work. Additionally, we schedule armed security guards with proper background experience of actually using force and verbal communication in confronting violent suspects. When detainment is required, proper handcuffing techniques are part of the training. Guards must be physically fit for successful incident response and firearm retention.
Armed Guard Training
We frequently recruit staff formerly trained by U.S. Military service, including current Military Reserve status with mandatory random drug screening, annual first aid certification, annual firearms qualification, some with secret clearances, and required fitness training. We also select prior law enforcement officers with police and corrections experience. Training includes:
- Workplace violence awareness and response
- Employee termination security
- De-escalation skills with possible violent subjects
- Basic firearms safety and operation
- Basic NRA shooting and tactical shooting
- Passing a shooting range score from a qualified instructor
- Firearms retention ability
- Criminal behavior studies
- Incident response
- Customer service and appropriate professionalism
- Loss prevention
- Handcuffing techniques
- Laws of arrest and detainment
- Crowd control
- Crime scene preservation
- Report writing
- Defensive driving (when applicable)
- Written testing with acceptable score