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Take The First Step To Become A Security Guard

Becoming a security guard is an honorable way to serve and protect the general public, as well as in private sectors.

About Us

We are a professional security guard Company. We maintain a high quality and good visibility presence to prevent all illegal or inappropriate actions. Building relationships is one of our core values at Carpe Diem Protection. We always develop a security plan to provide Peace of Mind, that’s the reason why, we take the time to learn more about our customers property’s needs. We work on building long-lasting relationships with our clients because we know that in the Next 30 seconds, your property could be a victim of burglary.
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Our Mission

That’s why our mission is to provide good services with excellence and experience in guarding, patrolling property, monitoring surveillance and controlling assigned premises in order to curtail vandalism, theft and violence. Inspecting building to prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities informing violators of policy and procedures or restraining trespassers.

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Guard Card

Learn the benefits of Guard Card classes and training programs, and the steps to complete the process.

PERC Card

PERC stands for Permanent Employee Registration Card, and is a requirement to become a security guard in the state of Illinois.

Armed Security

Becoming a licensed armed security guard is a prestigious position that often pays higher than unarmed positions.

Unarmed Security

Unarmed security guards act as a preliminary defense system, prior to police involvement. Security Guards are a vital part of the safety of public infrastructure.

WASHINGTON STATE LAWS REGULATION:

1. Requirements

To be licensed as an unarmed private security guard, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Be a United States citizen or resident alien.
  • Be employed by, or have a job offer from, a licensed private security guard company.
  • Complete the pre-assignment training requirements.
  • Have a completed fingerprint and background check.
    • Inside Washington: Go to www.identogo.com to schedule an appointment through Idemia.

2. Security Guards Licensed

All security guards licensed on or after July 1, 2005, must complete at least eight hours of preassignment training, comprised of at least four hours of classroom instruction and an additional four hours of classroom instruction or individual instruction, or both. The preassignment training may be waived for any individual who was most recently employed full time as a sworn peace officer not more than five years prior to applying to become licensed as a private security guard and who passes the examination typically administered to applicants at the conclusion of the preassignment training. Following completion of the preassignment and post assignment training, at least four total hours of annual refresher training shall be administered to security guards each subsequent year. The subsequent year begins, for refresher training purposes, the day following the last date the security guard is required to receive the eight hours of initial post assignment training. No more than one hour per year of annual refresher training may focus directly on customer service-related skills or topics and the remaining three hours per year of annual refresher training must focus on emergency response concepts, skills, or topics including but not limited to knowledge of site post orders or life safety.

3. Unprofessional conduct

In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130, the following conduct, acts, or conditions constitute unprofessional conduct:
 
(1) Knowingly violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter;
(2) Practicing fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in any of the private security activities covered by this chapter;
(3) Knowingly making a material misstatement or omission in the application for a firearms certificate;
(4) Not meeting the qualifications set forth in RCW 18.170.03018.170.040, or 18.170.060;
(5) Failing to return immediately on demand a firearm issued by an employer;
(6) Carrying a firearm in the performance of his or her duties if not the holder of a valid armed private security guard license, or carrying a firearm not meeting the provisions of this chapter while in the performance of his or her duties;
(7) Failing to return immediately on demand any uniform, badge, or other item of equipment issued to the private security guard by an employer;
(8) Making any statement that would reasonably cause another person to believe that the private security guard is a sworn peace officer;

(9) Divulging confidential information that may compromise the security of any premises, or valuables shipment, or any activity of a client to which he or she was assigned;

Post-assignment training study guide: Security guards

The following topic areas are used for post-assignment training. Training topics may also include the subjects listed under WAC 308-18-300.

Basic role of private security guards

  • Security awareness
  • Private security guards and the criminal justice system
  • Information sharing
  • Crime and loss prevention

Legal aspects of private security

  • Evidence and evidence handling
  • Use of force
  • Court testimony
  • Incident scene preservation
  • Equal employment opportunity (EEO) and diversity
  • State and local laws

Security officer conduct

  • Ethics
  • Honesty
  • Professional image

Observation and incident reporting

  • Observation techniques
  • Note taking
  • Report writing

Principles of communication

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Verbal communication skills
  • Building relationships with law enforcement
  • Customer services and public relations
  • Workplace violence

Principles of access control

  • Enter and exit control procedures
  • Electronic security systems

Principles of safeguarding information

  • Proprietary and confidential

Emergency response procedures

  • Critical incident response (e.g., natural disasters. accidents, human caused events)
  • Evacuation processes

Life safety awareness

  • Safety hazards in the workplace/surroundings
  • Emergency equipment placement
  • Fire prevention skills
  • Hazardous materials
  • Occupational safety and health requirements (e.g., OSHA related training, bloodborne pathogens, etc.)

Job assignment and post orders

  • Assignments and tasks

Private security guard applications—Conditions.

Any person desiring to be a private security guard shall make application for a license on a form prescribed by the director and pay a nonrefundable fee as prescribed by WAC 308-18-150.
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Lynnwood, WA 98036

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