| Credentials |
SDC Security Officer
|
Guard
|
| Background |
Most of these professionals come to our company from law enforcement agencies. |
Usually an entry-level employee. |
| Training |
Most have at least 400 hours of law enforcement training. |
The State of Illinois requires only 20 hours of training to license an unarmed security guard, and just 20 hours more to work armed with a gun. |
| Education |
High school diploma, plus some college, or equivalent, as well as security training. |
Illinois does not require education for a licensed security guard, other than the mandatory 20 or 40 hours of security training. |
| Incentive |
Well paid, working as respected professionals. |
Ordinarily at the bottom of the wage scale. |
| Motivation |
Working in their chosen field, these men and women take the same pride in their work as other law enforcement officers. |
Employed in a low-paying job that often commands little respect, many security guards are those workers who are unable to get a better job. |
| Ability to Deal With People |
SDC Security Officers are experienced and have received professional instruction in dealing with people under many different circumstances. |
Low-paying security guard positions ordinarily do not attract articulate people with good social skills. Their minimal, mandatory training includes little to enhance their communication abilities. |
