This free online course provides the skills you need to be a fine security guard who protects people and property.
This risk management course establishes the importance of security officers in most contexts. We examine security risk analysis and the proper responses to an immediate crisis. We explain how to start a career in security and provide a range of skills used to defuse tense situations and keep people and property safe. Enrol today to learn these essential concepts and use these practices to begin a career as a security guard and manage risk.
Security professionals are essential as they maintain the safety of any area, be it a construction site or a retail store. We begin this course by studying definitions and concepts related to security as we establish the importance of risk management. We also describe the security guard workforce in the United Kingdom and outline the benefits of the jobs.
This course answers questions like ‘what are the responsibilities of a security guard?’ and ‘why should you understand what a risk assessment is?’. We explore the elements of security risk, including physical security protection. We then describe the functions of physical security protection, including the use of technology in its pursuit, before explaining how to respond to bomb threats.
The course provides the tools you need to work in security and lays out the steps you should take to launch your risk management career successfully as we cover the fundamentals of security guard work. You can use these practical techniques and insider tips to confidently launch a career in this field. We describe the everyday life of a security guard and provide the skills the job requires, from responding to an immediate crisis to dealing with assets. Sign up if you want to turn your eye for detail and passion for safety and protection into a career.
All Alison courses are free to enrol study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world.
Your Alison Certificate is:
- Ideal for sharing with potential employers
- Great for your CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
- An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill & achieve high results.
- An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning.
Working as a security guard can be quite varied and sometimes challenging, but it’s also rewarding knowing you’re helping to keep people and property safe. Whether you’re patrolling a facility, monitoring surveillance cameras, or controlling access points, your role is crucial in maintaining security. How long have you been a security guard?
