Securing a Better Future Securing a Better Job The IGS Security Academy guide to careers in the private security industry http://academie-igs.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Is this book for you? 4 Why choose a career in security? 5 Your career in private security 9 How do I join the private security industry? 11 Top Tips on what to look for in your security training provider 14 Why Choose IGS Security Academy 17
Is this Book for You? Ask yourself.. Are you looking for a job? Are you looking for ways to earn extra money? Are you unemployed? Are you fed-up with your current job and looking for a career change? Are you looking for a low cost way to enter into the job market or enhance your job opportunities? Are you seeking employment in the security industry as a security guard or as an electronic security systems technician? Are you looking for a training provider with a long term proven track record of success.? A training provider that provides personalized services and makes it easy to get a diploma.? Read on to find out more about the benefits of joining the security industry. // Page 4
CHAPTER 1: Why choose a career in security? According to the latest published studies, the field of security is booming. Growth expectations and needs of labor in security are among the occupations currently highest in demand in all of Québec. (Source: Information sur le marché du travail en ligne - Ministère de l Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale / Emploi Québec (2009-2013) // Page 5
The Private Security Industry An exciting and growing industry Private security provides you with an exciting and growing career opportunity where you can work in a variety of roles and activities or specialize in one area. There are many benefits associated with working in the private security industry: Whether you see yourself working in a customer-facing role providing security services as a security guard or in the security systems sector (CCTV/IP Surveillance, Access Control, Alarm Systems, Fire Alarms) as a consultant, designer, or installer, the security industry has a job for you. // Page 6
The Private Security Industry A wide-ranging industry The private security services industry provides security products and services under contract to airports, banks, office buildings, businesses, hotels, shopping centers, hospitals, community centers, multi-unit residential buildings, condos, government, correctional facilities, events and much more. They also include a wide range of security providers that sell, install, and maintain equipment such as access control, intrusion detection, alarm systems, fire alarms, and CCTV/IP surveillance systems. Security services companies can also provide uniformed security guards, patrols, surveillance, alarm response, conduct investigations, perform safety and threat assessments, design security systems, transport high-value items, protect personnel, and offer other security services protecting persons, property or premises mainly maintain order and focus on identifying and preventing crime before it occurs // Page 7
The Private Security Industry A career in physical security Duties performed in physical security positions or sectors of activity can vary significantly, depending upon the specialty. Duties may include typical responsibilities such as planning, organizing, controlling, budgeting, coordinating, presenting, directing, and writing reports. In addition to these functions may include specialtyspecific responsibilities. Physical Security focuses on the protection of people, property, and facilities through the use of security guards, security systems, and security procedures. Physical security personnel oversee professional security operations, identify security system requirements, assess internal and external threats to assets, develop policies, plans, procedures, and physical safeguards to deter and counter those threats. Physical security can include the use of alarms, locks, access control systems, protective lighting, CCTV/IP surveillance, and other state-of-the-art security technology. // Page 8
The Private Security Industry Your career in private security The private security industry includes everything from specialized security providers all the way up to large multinational corporations. A career in the security field provides you with a multitude of opportunities. Career growth It is common for people to be promoted through the ranks in the security industry. Many sergeants, patrollers, team leaders, supervisors and even some senior executives of security companies started as security guards or security systems installers. Roles and responsibilities You could be a CCTV/IP surveillance operator, a security guard, a security systems technician, a security consultant, a security salesperson, investigator, body guard (close protection) there are many career choices. Vibrant work environment Depending on the career path you choose to take, you can be hands-on dealing directly with the public, resolving conflict situations and helping people; or using your technical skills working with the latest security technologies. // Page 9
CHAPTER 2: How do I join the private security industry? // Page 10
Where to Start In order to become a licensed security guard or security systems technician in the province where you plan to be working you might be required to undergo extensive training which prepares you for much of what you will on the job. Depending on the sector of activity you are aiming for, different courses are available on the market. Finding the right course to teach you about working in security guarding, electronic security systems, transport of valuables or consulting services could make or break your career. What they teach you in that course will guide you throughout your career. Make sure the instructors are properly trained and that they are teaching relevant information to you as a student. // Page 11
Getting Certified To gain entrance into the security field there are some typical prerequisites. They include having no criminal record, being 18+ years of age, and having obtained certification. You may also be required to complete requisite hours of training in order to apply for a security license. By taking security guard or security systems technician training, you will gain the practical knowledge that allows you to immediately apply new skills and experience to your role as a security professional. Being certified allows you to: get a job faster demonstrate your knowledge and skills gain instant professional credibility differentiate yourself from others enhance your personal and professional development increase your earnings potential // Page 12
What you can learn The security guard training course length may differ from province to province. Security courses are designed to familiarize you and qualify you to perform, the roles and responsibilities of a security professional. Course content can cover topics such as: History of the security industry The working environment The uniform and equipment of a security agent Protection Customer service Communication, drafting and preparing reports The Laws Professional ethics and deontology The legal and judicial aspects Patrolling Emergency situations Prevention Incident response/interventions Fire prevention and response WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Material Information System Self-defense and Suspect control Handcuffing and Body-search PR-24 (Police bâton) MEB (Extendibles bâton) 1st Aid / Immediate care Live-saving technics Heart-Saver CPR Level A+ (Level C (baby) optional) AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Anaphylactic care (SA 1.5H) // Page 13 The Electronic Security Industry Concepts and the principles of electronic security systems (access control, intruder alarm systems, fire alarm and IP / CCTV surveillance) Organizations, codes and standards Essential Electricity Troubleshooting Alarm systems Power supplies Control panels Communications Perimeter detection systems Interior detection systems Notification devices CCTV IP Surveillance Access control systems Job safety Wiring methods Quality, Planning and Client Relations
CHAPTER 3: Top Tips on what to look for in your security training provider Employers need to be assured that their security personnel have been properly trained to deal effectively with the many technical and legal challenges they will come across on a daily basis. The top training providers base their curriculums on real world experience. Anyone can deliver a course out of a book, good trainers have years of real-world experience carrying out the job role they are teaching. The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. Successful security training providers combine leading-edge theory and tactics with hands-on practical skills. Courses should be delivered by highly trained subject matter experts with relevant, real-life experience in the business, security and service industries. // Page 14
Success factors Simply said; the goal of a successful security training program is to provide you with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to improve your chances for success at starting a new career. Courses should present in detail the meaning and content of the private security field which enables students to acquire interpersonal and professional skills required to ensure success in a career as a security professional. Successfully completing your comprehensive security training will allow you to fill out and file your application for a security license from the Bureau de la Sécurité Privée. // Page 15
A reliable training provider will provide: How can you be sure that you will receive the necessary knowledge and training required to succeed? Here are 10 top tips to help you. // Page 16
Why Choose IGS Security Academy IGS Academy was created to provide training for candidates who desired to work in the security industry who have solid skills, knowledge and abilities; a comprehensive curriculum was put together for their benefit. Our graduates exhibit professionalism, competencies and clarity as to what is expected of them and of how they can contribute utmost within the legal framework of the private security industry. Backed by over 25 years of real world security experience, IGS Security Academy provides training for security guards and security systems. The training program is designed to promote the rapid integration of the IGS Security Academy students efficiently in a cost effective manner into the workplace. The IGS Security Academy utilizes field experienced trainers who will transmit their knowledge through lectures, followed by periods of questions & answers, workshops, observation and finally internship shadowing in a workplace environment, to provide you with unparalleled skills. Since 1991, under the supervision of qualified and certified trainers over 25,000 students have acquired the knowledge and competence in order to obtain their permit and successfully integrate into the security work force. // Page 17
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