Security professionals have one of the most exciting careers available to them. On any given day, a security professional might find themselves preventing criminal activity, monitoring the safety of celebrities, or surveilling popular tourist destinations. A security professional’s primary responsibility is to uphold the law and maintain the safety of their employer and their employer’s assets and property.Â
You need quality training from the experts to become a successful security officer. At the National Investigative Training Academy Inc. (NITA), our online security courses taught by long-time professionals offer busy individuals the opportunity to complete the necessary coursework on their own time, and at their own pace.
Recommended Skills and Experience for Security Professional Candidates
A career in security can be demanding on the mind and body. There are certain skills that security professionals need to succeed. The most common and necessary skills that candidates should possess include:
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- The ability to think quickly and critically
- License to carry a firearm & firearm handling skills
- Customer service experience
- Teamwork
The basic employment requirements are to be at least 18 years old (21 if applying for an armed position), having a reliable means of transportation and communication (such as a cell phone or pager), and a willingness to go through pre-employment screenings like a background check.
It’s also important to remember that as a security officer, you become the face of the business or organization that you’re protecting. Your appearance will reflect not just on you and your own professionalism, but also the company’s reputation as well. So, it’s important to maintain your appearance and be cordial and respectful of everyone you encounter in this position. Professionalism, sound judgment, integrity, and dependability are all skills that will help you succeed in this industry.
A security professional should also know how to communicate effectively, both verbally and in their writing skills. Security professionals will need to carefully and accurately document every incident that occurs on their watch in detailed written reports.Â
Above all else, individuals pursuing a career in security should have a strong desire to protect others and a habit of obeying the law. Likewise, they should have a desire to continually learn to improve their skills.
Enroll in Online Security Professional Training Courses Today
At NITA, we offer state-certified Security Professional courses. All our courses are designed by former Tier1, SOCOM, Ranger, Army Sniper, SWAT, and LEO personnel. To become a licensed security professional, you can enroll in our online courses at any time of day or night.Â
Likewise, all our courses are available 24/7 so you can log-in at your convenience and complete your coursework on your time. To enroll in classes today, call 1-800-730-NITA or contact us online. Start your security professional career today!
Our enrollment counselors are here to answer any questions you might have about our state- and board-approved status, pre-licensing training, or professional development programs.
