My title is Security Officer, but I refer to myself and others as Security Guards because in my experience (I've been a Security Guard for 5 years) there's really no difference. It seems to me that other Guards call themselves Officers to make themselves sound more important than what they are. Remember us Security Guards aren't Police Officers and we need to make that distinction.
I work as an ATM guard or techs that repair the machine around the city in Houston Texas. It's a great job by the way! I totally agree. I actually hate being mistaken for a police officer. So I'll wear a hat that says "security."
People are really messing this up so badly. Officer can refer to anyone, what makes the distinction is what's put before it. Police can just be called police. Officer is the individual. Police, police, they enforce laws= policing. It's ok for us to be called security officer. There is nothing wrong with that, if anyone gets us confused with actual police then that'a normal, but we have distinct visual differences on our uniforms for a reason. That's not our fault if the general public gets that confused btw.
@@killaonmoco exactly, ppl look at the word officer and go blind(forget) that the word security is in front of it. Hell officer even means a person of authority or command.
“Security Guard” is a colloquial term. When you receive your private security license level 2, you are referred to as, by most state licensing standards, Non-Commissioned Security Officer. When you received your private security license level 3, you are referred to as a Commissioned Security Officer. When you receive a private security license level 4, you are referred to as a Personal Protection Officer. The term Security Guard has been commonly used because the individuals who are being referred to both provide security for a person place or otherwise, and by means of providing security, they also guard said person, place, etc. hence the term Security Guard. But in most states the actual terminology used in licensing is Security Officer.
In the USA is called security officer or security guard in canada it's just security guard and they can all do the same job it depends on what king of security job your looking for we have events close protection tactical which has more gear then at dumbass and we have bodyguards and armed security armoured car gigs and we have residential security aswell just cause you say one title is different then the other is false I am a security guard and I work tactical security and close protection and I also work event security on the side I have use of force and baton training I have arrest training and ems training so dont label security guards as some lower job if they dont have certian qualifications
In Missouri they are used interchangeably. However, from my minuscule experience “Security Officer” denotes an individual with more experience and the ability to deal with violence and the potential for violence in an more proficient manner.
Richard S No, as a person in the business "Security Officer" and "Security Guard" are pretty much the same thing (at least in Texas). The only difference is that the "Officer" title sounds flashier. I love my job and do it passionately everyday. However, in my experience, people that use the "Officer" term ether want to sounds cool/important (I am guilty of this at times) or have their head up their ass. It's ok to be a security guard, the important thing is knowing their job limitations. At the end of the day both "guard" the area
in the security company I work for in my home state, we had to qualify with a firearm every six months, then we had to qualify with mace once a year along with qualifying for defensive tactics every six months and I was still a security officer/guard lol
As previous security guard, officer and current police officer I can tell you that there is usually a difference between a guard and an officer depending on the company and type of contracts. Both titles have the same rights usually depending on state laws etc to arrest, and or enforce laws. As a security officer it was not uncommon for me to arrest someone at the hospital where I worked on disorderly conduct and or felony charges. We had the ability to run plates etc as well. The major difference is that a security officer is much more capable and likely to act rather than simply observe and report. saying there is no difference a rather uneducated response.
I'm interviewing tomorrow with a security company and I've been looking up different tips for interviews and things I'd want to know. This was interesting and to-the-point, thank you!
What are the differences between the two and a police officer? How much power do they have? If say you are trying to plead your case to a security guard/officer, and the push you, can you punch them back? Something that we know you'd get in trouble for doing to a police officer?
Good questions. Security guards or officers only have citizen's arrest powers, whereas police officers can arrest with probable cause. Check out my video on this topic at th-cam.com/video/FTexHAs8fTc/w-d-xo.html
In Oregon you can't work in a security position at all unless you become a licenced security officer with the state. That goes for armed or unarmed. I had to pass quite a bit a training to get my license, and it has to be renewed every two years. I then went though additional training with my company. So I guess I can say I'm a security officer.
In Canada security gard is not leasted in the criminal code yuo a can attest under civlain arrest but in Canada we don't ego trip like yuo America s your only can attest on private property like any home owner yuor not that emplortant. Are security leasted in America Caminal code
That’s generally how it is for any state. People who work in “security” without any type of licensing will be labeled as loss prevention because then the company that hired them doesn’t need to have them licensed. As well there’s additional licensing required to be an armed security officer in most all states. And further than that, there’s additional licensing required to be able to be a Personal Protection Officer (armed security that can wear plain clothes like a celebrity body guard for example)
I worked security for General Motors for 12 years and 19 years for the Transit system in Atlanta. I'm so glad this gentleman came out with this video so people can know the difference.
There is no difference between a guard and officer. I have worked under both titles. Both jobs included the same duties, both required me to be an FF/EMT. Both jobs I patrolled. Both jobs had me watching cctv in a control center, writing reports, issuing traffic citations, and training along side law enforcement for firearms qualification. There is absolutely NO difference between a security guard and a security officer. The fact that you try to put yourself above a guard as an officer just shows your low self esteem.
Anonymous Stranger Omg so true. There people who come from police or military background coming into Security feild and thinking there more highly trained then average joes. This guy is so badly informed and educated.
+KING GRIZZLY TAKES ON THE WORLD It’s not even about PD or Military coming into the Security Field. It’s the fact that people who are employed as “security officers” feel the need to set themselves above people employed as “guards” to feel superior. Fact is, it’s the same job. If you’re so self conscious as to feel the need to make a video telling people how you’re so much more highly trained and superior to a security guard, you have bigger issues to worry about than your title.
It;s Not about trying to feel better about anything, or be better than anyone... They are simply put, technically to different occupations... I've done a lot of research in regards to this matter over the last 4-1/2 years... There is a difference... If you were working for an Agency both times, your are legally a Security Officer, not a Guard... That's per the definition... Some Security Agencies are un-informed and don't recognize the difference between the two as a result... Therefore, they tend to use the wrong terms... Even legal paperwork doesn't always get it right... As even some Law Enforcement will tell you, Laws are not always using the same definitions between statutes of the same state... In many states the definitions are not properly segregated by the state licensing agency...
A guard restricts or denies access to someone or something. That's it. An officer does that and is proactive and responsive to medical, fire and criminal type calls.
Yes sir you're 100% correct that's exactly what the difference between the two are and to make it shorter a security officer has almost the same rolls and responsibilities as a LEO except for traffic pursuit, investing homicide, drug busts etc however in some states like for example : California, Ohio and Texas a security officer has the power to arrest ( not citizens arrest) due to the security officer having a peace officers certification and undergoing the states required training.
@@Spec-Ops-Texan YOURE AN IDIOT!!! A regular security officer DOES NOT have the same rolls and responsibility as a LEO....LMFAO! they have as much power as a regular citizen....if youre reffering to peace officers working as security officers than thats because they are real LEO working security gigs. And security officer is the same as a security guard....they are just different terms..... If you really believe otherwise, than it makes sense why you couldnt make it as a police officer and resorted to a secuirty guard job pretending to have powers haha
@@agluebyaglueby7978 Well i sweden We have different types of Security Guards, first is Guardian(Väktare) he as The same right/power as a citizen They usually work in malls,Companys To check larms and theft. Then u have ”lawguard” (Ordningsvakt)that got a extended Course in laws and different self defense courses, They tend To work more on public areas and They have The right To detain u and etc Then u have last protection guard(Skyddsvakt)They Their own set of rules, They work on goverment sight for example Harbors,Air ports and etc and To become a protection guard Most people have background of being Military/Police. And therfor have extended courses in Gun exercise trainings and CQC So Using The prhase ”oh u became a Security guard Because u failed police exams and etc” i just ignorant and bigotminded.
I like yuor addtude it a bull shit glorified jounor occupation in Canada to many young people thing this is so important security is based on the fear factor and security company sale up on this promise I'm embrasssed x military they disrespectful dont what is proper sentry and patrol don't take good advice from us I just like the split part time hour work up in oil Feild camps
Great video, I am currently working as a security guard for a Horizontal Property building and my responsibilities are verry limited to main gate and in other times on foot patrol of HP lobbies. But my actual expertise is as a Security Officer in Wich I worked 14+ years at a vessel terminal facility. During this period ( 2002 h 2015) my responsibilities were highly demanding, including creating, modifying and certifying the port facilities security plan; and reporting to local authorities ( even prosecuters) they called it "Security Assistant". So, as of my experience, an Officer supervises all guards on site and issues process protocols at a more State or lawfull manner... Thanks for your insight!!!
@@joyceemanee252 Regards, S.O's normally undergo a traning at a local Police academy if you qualify for age, weight and so on, some academies even request no piercings and or tatoos, depending on state or country. But some, like myself, have degrees in other fields as auditoring, crime scene investigation and other related high studies. If you got a degrees in those fields you have part of it done. Placed my resume at a local vessel terminal and they hired me as a S.O to sign Security declarations for Vessel S.O's who needed assurance that the terminal they where docking to was a safe place, also supervise the subcontracted guard force.. All this happend post 911 events and was mandatory here where i am. People confuse the normal Security guards as Security Officers. Difference being in that the guards work for subcontractors (private security companies) and theese are regulared by state or country law. S.O's are part of the state or local Security defence team. Hope was clear enough good luck!!!!
My distinction is primarily based on training, so security officers would be best deployed at higher-threat areas because they would possess a higher level of training. Does that make sense?
I've done both. In Illinois they don't really make the distinction. To get hired you have to take a 20 hour class to get your PERC (Permanent Employee Registration Card). After that the distinctions are made by whether or not your licensed to do armed security or the level of security clearance you've obtained.
He's a Security Officer with a Level 3 Security License he's also a Patrol Officer. Like i said a Security Officer basically has the same privileges as a Police Officer. He knows what he's talking about . We can be used as a first responders to provide basic medical treatment dosent mean were a certified emergency medical technician. He just has his crediitionals.
Matt moon are you with the Texas state guard security forces and is there away we could talk I'm waiting on a recruiter to do the phone interview but would love to chat with someone about it that is currently doing security forces. I'm aiming for that and EMS. As well. Are you out of Houston or Dallas??
@@jeremyswan1446 Dallas Security Forces , We have a Air Force & Army Component. The Medical Regiment is located in Waxahachie there part of the Army Component. You will have to pay for your own uniforms and you will not be paid like the National Guard. The State Guard is a 501 None Profit Organization attached to the National Guard & Texas State Military Department. You might get paid $120 if you get deployed to a Hurricane our something at some point you will have to go to Camp Mayberry in Austin for R- Bot - Reserve Basic Orientation Traning it usally consist of 1 Drill Weekend. Our Security Forces are not the Military Police if that's what your thinking there volunteer Security & Police Officer's that train at the Grand Pari Police Complex on the other side of Dallas. Now the events that you get staffed at might pay you but that's entirely on them . I'm also a former member of the Civil Air Patrol- Air Force Auxiliary. You know how Security works if your a Level 3 you might get to do more . Allot of people in the filed are Security Guards. So you will have no problem finding a job. Some of them even own there own Security Company.
@@Texasmilitarydepartmentvid9654 thanks I knew it wasn't police but they said we had the same authority as them under the umbrella act so r-bot is it just classroom related are is it similar to a police academy also how often do you work as security?
There is no dam different between the two titles I've been doing this for twenty yrs it depends on the company u work for how there training program is and the clients demands of service. As a former police explorer the majority of my training started there where I served til I was 21
Kennis hall that's true it's just based on your training and the companies training and this say is saying a security guard is a fucking alarm clock is disrespectful I do all types of security work
I used to be a Security Guard way back in 1989 to 1991. The pay is only $ 17.80 per hour. I found another Job as a Package Handler and a Trailer Loader at United Parcel Service. The salary is $ 24.61 per hour. I'm a Courier Driver now for the Company. I get paid more.
I'm a level 2 security officer and I'm interested in advancing to a Level III or IV security license pretty soon how does that work? Is there a certain amount of time I am required to hold my license regarding that level if that makes sense or I'm able to just skip to whatever level I am seeking and what are the laws regarding armed security officers now since we can constitutionally carry now
This video is embarrassing!!! They are literally the same thing.....companies use the term officer instead of guard because it gives a more professional and authoritive sound to it. It takes a ged or high school diploma, clean record and no skills to become a security officer...
Let me clear it up for you internet lawyers on here. The law differs state to state and sometimes city to city.... i am a Commissioned Officer Through my State. I am Armed and i am assigned to patrol. I have gone through my 40 hours mandated by my state. I received training in fire arms, DT , Penal codes , state , county laws , authority , basic first aide , i had to take 2 tests written and then a day at the range and score a minimum of 175 i scored a 243 just to get my commissioned license. I have prior experince but as unarmed. Unarmed i was a guard but now with my training and on going further training i am By the STATE a Commissoned Officer... Stay safe yall! Good video Edit i will add that at the end of my training i was required to take an oath. AKA be sworn in.
Rican Knicca hell yeah. All of that shit he went through was no different from being a cop. Hell. I went through the same shit just to be a correctional officer. Corrections pay shit. Now I'm a truck driver bringing in a thousand a work day .
I've worked for a security company that provides temp services to companies like Walgreens and other stores in Wisconsin, as well as now I'm part of a Hospital security team. For the first of the two I was referred to as a guard, and now my title is officer. In my experience the difference lies within the responsibility and discretion aspects of the jobs. As a guard, I did mostly patrols and watch, dealt with a small shoplifting dispute or drunk and disorderly here or there, but I had very little wiggle room to actually assess and secure the store. Whether to just send someone on their way or call police was not really up to me. However, as an officer at something like the hospital I work at its a little different. I still do regular patrols, stairwell checks, and regular policy enforcement when it comes up. But at the same time we have a Dispatch that is regularly calling out unit numbers and issues that fall under our departments responsibility. I think its mainly this element that changes things. A guard may be asked to confront a situation and take control short-hand, however as an officer I am expected to be able to handle hundreds of different scenarios on the fly while keeping a calm and deescalating demeanor. We are expected to regularly assess the effectiveness of our security programs and are given plenty of wiggle room and discretion to deal with situations as we see fit. In the end we all work in Security and should be proud of what we do. Just don't let it get to your head.
i am a security officer at a public hospital. we are required to hold a level 3 security license through the state because we carry everything a police officer does. when i worked at the state prison i was considered a security guard because i did not need any license and all i had was pepper spray..
Training is dependent on who they work for, and is not applicable to the differences... They are Different Occupations, the following may help you with a better understanding... Security Officer: - Hire by an one entity, to contractually serve another entity (Same as Law Enforcement Officers, hire by an agency to serve the public.) - State/Statutory Mandated Training - REQUIRED - State License Issued or required - REQUIRED - Commissioned by an Agency - REQUIRED - Federal Background Checks - REQUIRED - Fingerprints On Record - REQUIRED - Polygraph Protection Act - EXEMPT - Employment With Criminal Record - DISQUALIFIED - Judicial Obligation To Act - REQUIRED - Can be required to take Polygraphs - Can be required to go thru Psych Evals - Can be required to take a Urinalysis - Can be required to take Written Exams - Can be required to take Oral Exams Mission: - #1 Over-All Liability Reduction (This Includes, but isn't limited to Theft, Trespassing, Assault/Battery) - #2 Public Safety & Peace Keeping - #3 Customer/Client/Patronage Relations - #4 Criminal Apprehension Other Information: - Charged with duties that a Security Guard would not generally be employed for (ie. Overnight Protection of a Construction Sight) - Are Liable only to themselves and their respective Agency, and Not Their Client in regards to their actions... - If operating at a retail store, the STORE IS NOT LIABLE FOR THE ACTIONS of the Security Officer"s... - Security Officer's also carry a 'Judicial Obligation To Act' in the Defense of Another in any case where someone is in Harms Way... Obligation To Act: - Most Legislative State Laws/Statutes state that Security Officer's have zero Obligation To Act, however, Judicial Courts have set forth a precedence that requires them to act, regardless of the legislation... - This 'Judicial Obligation To Act' is also referred to as the 'Moral Obligation To Act' - This renders the "Observe & Report Only" order, Unlawful... - May Vary State-to-State, Security Officer's should pay attention to all Judicial Cases involving Security Agencies in U.S. Sepreme Court and Within Their Respective State in which they Operate... Examples of Security Officer's: - Mall Security - Subdivision Security - Generally Uniforms in a Law Enforcement Style Uniform that indicates an Agency of Affiliation (A.o.A.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Security Guard: - Hire by the same entity in which they are going to serve. (Guards are on internal payroll of the place being served) - State/Statutory Mandated Training - NOT APPLICABLE - State License Issued or required - NOT REQUIRED - Commissioned by an Agency - NOT APPLICABLE - Federal Background Checks - NOT REQUIRED - Fingerprints On Record - NOT REQUIRED - Polygraph Protection Act - NOT EXEMPT - Employment With Criminal Record - POSSIBLE (Depends on hiring party/authority) - Judicial Obligation To Act - NOT REQUIRED - Can be required to take a Urinalysis - Can be required to take Written Exams - Can be required to take Oral Exams Mission: - #1 Anti-Theft Apprehensions - #2 Patronage Relations - #3 Liability Reduction - #4 Safety & Peace Keeping of Patronage Other Information: - Charged with the duties of Preventing Theft, and making Theft Apprehensions for the individual store they work for... - Maintaining the peace within their patronage (ie. Club Bouncers) - And in many cases are tagged with labels other than that of Security (ie. Loss Prevention, or Asset Protection) - This group thus far, does not have any obligations to act in the defense of another... Examples of Security Guards: - Asset Protection & Loss Prevention (AP/LP) - Tuxedo Dressed Guards in a Jewelry store... - Club Bouncers - Normally Plain Clothes, but May wear a Law Enforcement Style Uniform with Indication of the Business in which they are operating within... - The store that employs them is liable for their actions... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There is a big difference between the two... As you can see above, the focus of their missions have different priorities... The two different occupation are commonly mistaken for each other due to the fact they rock the [ Security ] label... But, they are in fact different, and are Generally trained to do two completely different things...
Private Patrol Operator license. Operating your own security business. You need 1000 hours minimum of on duty experience in order to apply. Not a bad business these days.
I'm sorry to bother you again with questions but does a unarmed security officer get trained on how to detain? Whould a unarmed security officer get a bullet proof vest ?
Charles Rowland It depends on the company you work for and their policies, so I would recommend asking that question during the interview process. Typically, armed security officers would receive use of force training and a vest.
In 2005 New Jersey Legislatures passed a law which they don't call them security guards anymore now they are called Security Officers Registration Act. All security Officers must complete the training which is consist of 24 hours armed security officers have to renew their sora card every year unarmed security have to renew every two
Usually, you need to wear your company’s uniform. If different people in a company wear different uniforms, then it really isn’t a consistent uniform and doesn’t look professional.
@@music_is_life95 It depends on your state. For example, in Connecticut, security guards or officers can only wear square badges because they are not allowed to have police-like badges.
I am a security officer, i believe the difference is in how you present yourself and your outlook. I got all my uniforms made to fit. Clean my boots every day, iron my clothes. wear my badge and other insignias. keep a clean haircut and no facial hair. Have a bachelor's degree, speak English, Spanish, French, and Chinese. I have traveled to many countries and I keep studying to get some medical expertise. Currently working for a courthouse. Always armed or not always wear a duty belt, and keep your head held up high. A guard on the other hand keeps his uniforms one size too big, shoes dirty, unshaven, unclean cut. you get the point.
There is a big difference. I started my career in security doing gate duty in a gated community as a guard, guards are mostly stationary. I'm now a health care security officer trained and certified in MOAB, turnicate application, CPR, D-fib, tazer, OC spray, was previously certified to open carry on duty at another job. I attended a 6 week academy to test physical endurance and train in health care security. There is no certification requirements to,be a guard for the most part
It depends on the state, I was Security Officer at an amusement park. that’s what’s on my badge and the job title, we are “SLED” South Carolina Law Enforcement Division certified you can be up on that yourself but basically 1. Have the power of a deputy sheriff in South Carolina 2. We run all Blue Emergency Lights and siren on our perimeter vehicles, mainly for traffic direction but we do traffic stops on property. 3. The local sheriff office teach us a beta 8 hour self defense class which gives us(if you pass) baton and handcuffs. How the Departments all around the state of North and South Carolina describe we’re “basically police Officer with a lot less training time, but same job” why they love recruiting from there so quick tip: if your looking to into the law enforcement field and you live in the Carolinas, Security Officer at Carowinds. Those are my experiences as a Security Officer but like others have said, I’m pretty sure it depend on the states, some states don’t allow the term Security Officer, some there is no difference between security guard/Officer, and some there is a huge difference, depends where you are
If you are in central FL, 2019 & you want to be a sworn LE officer, you must be: 21-30(34-35 if a combat veteran), have a 4yr degree or already went to a police academy, are in GREAT shape(athletic, clean, sharp). The PDs want people who look good in uniforms 👮🏽♂️👮🏻♀️🕵🏻♂️ that project a + image. If you are over weight or not in shape, you will not be hired. Its that simple.
Charles Rowland I am not certain what you mean by “BT,” but I would imagine an upscale security officer would work at a high-end property, such as a skyscraper.
This may sound like a stupid question but can you advance from a security guard to a security officer? Of course I know there will be additional training required but as far as educational background . . .
It could be possible if one has more training. For example, a security guard who watches a vacant building could complete more training and ultimately work as an officer at a more active site, such as a campus or private community.
I do everything you said a security officer does but my job description is security officer. I originally thought I was gonna do what your doing but nope I just sit here and watch cameras. Occasionally escorting people through the building
👏BRAVO to the “Actual “OFFICERS” that do indeed that there’s a difference! Just obtaining 20-60 hr License and a PERC makes you a basic guard. However, going further by UPGRADING with more educational courses in the health field ,Tactical, Cyber , Conflict magenta, etc…DOES change ur status to “OFFICER and pay grade as well💯
It depends on the state. Some states have guard cards and some do not. When I say security officer, I mean someone with enhanced training and people skills.
Emma Woolaston In an airport, I would say that security guards mostly direct traffic, such as by making sure that vehicles do not park in the fire lanes for too long, but security officers patrol and are trained to detect suspicious behavior.
You would need to continue pursuing more training opportunities, such as active shooter response and fire prevention. The more training you have, the higher your chances are to move up from being a guard at a simple site such as a warehouse to being an officer at a more complex site such as a private community, hospital, or college campus.
Hey Sandman just seen your video I'm also a security officer due to the fact that I am trained in certain fields of potentially dangerous situations and I am certified for CPR and other things as well now the only thing I do is Patrol and empty building once the employees leave at 2 now the facility is locked all doors are locked I have a key to every door accessible I have CCTV cameras does that make me a security officer or a security guard now what I'm saying is I think with that I'm a security guard because my job only exceeds certain expectations
I work for a security company and they define a security officer as one that patrols and enforces traffic laws and responds to community emergencies apposed to security guards who mostly just observe and report mostly within a building and its premises. I think the traffic part is what mainly identifies us as officers. According to our company.
@awesomeduck500 that's not what he's saying at all. It's just a fact that we (security officers) have to go through more training/testing and have to perform more duties than a regular security guard.
@@dasandman14 security guard and security officer are the same thing just because some companies use security officers as the title doesn't mean a thing I work in security I do tactical security close protection event security and overwatch on sites with patrolling so as a security guard for 8 years... security guard and security officer are the exact same thing
Every state looks at it differently, here in Ohio majority of the time if you’re unarmed you’re a security guard and if you’re armed you’re a security officer. Imo armed is the only way to do security. It’s a crazy world we live in and to walk around in a uniform with no weapon for self defense isn’t going to do you or anybody else any good. That being said whatever tools you use for your trade. Make sure to put that practice in 🤘🏻
I would train or practice more than I do but that requires time & 💲. I currently have 2 Glocks, a 26 gen 5 9x19mm & a big Glock 20 10mm gen 4. I'd buy a few more weapons & get more range time if I could.
I'm interviewing at a security company tomorrow morning, and I'm in Ohio as well. It's an unarmed position, but I would be willing to receive training to be an armed guard if I started the job and liked it.
Ashley Broening Awesome! I hope the interview went well. Strategic Training Group out of Columbus is where I took my OPOTA 20. Highly recommended company!
Hey guys! Nice to see you doing some videos now as well like Michael does. Interesting to note here in Ontario, as you may know I own KC Security Services, and it is illegal in this province to use the term Security Officer. Very annoying and.demeaning in my opinion, we hope to have that changed one day.
There is no differences between the two, simply if you understand English a guard is referred to a guard fixed to a location known as a sentry guard. You on the other drive a vehicle so you are referred to as a patrol officers. Training is all the same, licenses (if required) are the same, laws to be followed are the same, the only differences one is mobile and the other is not.
You are correct Nomadic. It's the same at least here in NC. Some companies may require EMT training like he said but the title still means the same as far I know. I do more patrol work as an armed guard / officer. However it's still the same qualifications.
Wrong Security Guard Level 2 Unarmed. Security Officer level 3 our 4 . A Armed Security Guard with more privileges our someone acting as a Body Guard . A Patrol Officer is someone who patrols in a vehicle.
Guards are Never Licensed in any state, and are generally stationary, Security Officer's are State Mandated to be Licensed & Trained according to State Statutes, and are not generally stationary, as they tend to cover vast areas of ground... For me for instance, I cover the area of 3 freeways in my states... Guards would be stuck at a specific store or building permanently, without rapid relocation... Officer's can be rapidly relocated, in some cases, like myself, up to 100+ miles away... Security Enforcement Officer's, whom are licensed, therefore known to the State, are also eligible, under certain circumstances, to be Deputized by the state for the purpose of certain roles... Security Guards, whom are not licensed by any state, therefore unknown to the state, would not be eligible for such Deputized role... In some Municipal Jurisdictions, Security Guards may be required to Register with the Municipality, but still remain with no license with the State... Such Registration is only applicable in Municipalities...
@@Texasmilitarydepartmentvid9654 The difference does not lie in whether there is a vehicle involved, as either may have a vehicle to their disposal... Nor, is having a vehicle legally measurable... There is a Legal Difference between a Security Guard and a Security Enforcement Officer... Two different roles, jobs, and occupations, as well as mission, as referenced in another comment I made on this video...
@@timsolomon8352 If you are Licensed with the State, that renders you as an Officer per the legal terms... If you are not Licensed with the State, then you would be a Guard... That really is the easiest way to determine, as the License only applies to Officer's in every state... The State Licensing Agency's don't always use the proper terminology for nearly anything, so don't expect the License to state the correct terms...
I just started working as a officer at my community that i now serve I do grave shifts so i be bored all night patrolling and being on my macbook with nothing to watch cuz I’ve seen everything lol
Has to do with rank, Security does it in NJ at least. You get a security officer license from the state police then you can be a S/O, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain. You can also be an undercover store detective.
I would advise her to just have confidence in her skills and abilities regardless of her gender. Males and females can both be successful in the public safety field. It is more about how you deal with people than your gender.
Thank you so much for this info brother! I'm only 15 right now but ever since I was 12 I wanted to be a cop but later on I saw that being a cop is dangerous and I know some security agency's are too but for me personality I like security better. What are your thoughts on this. I'm going to wait until I'm 21 to be a armed officer in 2024.
miguel 2005 Thank you brother. I believe it is possible to make a career in the security field because the field is constantly growing. I also have another video on my channel where I discuss careers in security.
Hi, Robin here for Secure Mindset and fellow security professional. I think you really have some good points. Yet I think the title doesn't matter even if it states by law. I agree like most officer sounds better, but it doesn't matter. I think the work that we do is way more important then the title. Maybe in the future we will be seeing a difference caused by professionalism. To reach that the industry needs to have a far better reputation. We have got a komt
I disagree with you because there are security officer and guard by definition are the same. By observation and experience there are experienced officers such as myself who work at a front desk and have the training such as first aid, and CPR. I personally know of security guards who patrol, don't do their job, and don't have the experience like you and I mentioned.
Most security personnel have minimal training, but there are some very highly trained security departments. As an example, check out the City Center Security Department in Fort Worth, Texas: ccsecurity.com
Everyone is saying there is no difference. But I know there is a difference between a security officer and an employee of a safety department. Example: campus safety. They dont have any way to actually act upon something, or make an apprehension and detain, and often dont even have BLS provider. They have a radio and keys to secure buildings and areas and enforce basic things like rules of the place they work
I’m a security guard working on becoming a security officer. It’s tough people keep mistaking me as a police officer and I’m like no. I am not one. I carry myself very well. And I take care of myself I work out. I can’t wait to get all my licenses to carry so I can make more money. Soon I’ll get them all. It’s my goal. I also was in boxing for like 12 years. So I can take care of myself but still it’s tough work. People pick on me especially the men because I’m 5,8 tall and petite and they think. Pshh I’m weak. I think we should get paid a lot more for what we do. We sometimes get killed to.
State of California..as per Bureau of Security and Investigative Services..”Security Guard” and “Security Officer” are interchangeable and have same meaning.
There are many people in the industry who will give themselves all kinds of cool titles without having the education/training. There are organizations that have a process to gain an earned title like IFPO which are Certified Protection officers but regardless the amount of education or training one has the public will just see us as a security guard. All we can do is do our job and be as professional as one can be and don't expect any recognition and just serve in the shadows.
That’s a good perspective. A big part of it is how you comport yourself. I have seen security officers with lots of training who unfortunately do not carry themselves well.
In 2005 New Jersey new law came out that's called Security Officers Registration Act. SORA unarmed security officers have to renew their SORA card every two years and armed security officers have to renew their SORA card every year also this new law changed the title from security guard to security officers.
I am a class A security officer I drive the cars and do the report's. it's important you all know that the difference is not in the title it's in the licence that your company carry's as well as the polices of both your company as well as the client that holds your contract. you can be expected to perform different task depending on your post orders.. what you do dose NOT determine if you are called something different
Now I'm a security guard, I basically work as a citizen with a lot of paperwork and meet clients. I also can't fight back and can only hide when there's danger. But I get paid 12 per hour. Much higher pay.
In the United States, it depends on state regulations and laws. Not every state has the same laws or requirements. There are some states that security officers have to go through a complete course and have arrest powers. Then there are other states who issue special police commissions. Where special police are technically security officers who have the same powers as regular police officers. Except they are getting paid by a private entity. Where in other states, there's no course whatsoever. They have to pass a minimal background check and they have no power to do anything other than call police. And Then There are a whole bunch of requirements and duties in between. There is no one set of rules and regulations for the entire country. Sometimes what state requirements are are minimal to what city requirements are. There are States that do not offer any type of extra powers to a security officer including special police commission. But, there are cities within those same states that have extra requirements and special police commissions for security officers. Some of those requirements are licensing, pepper spray, batons, tasers and firearms.
How to deal with a security guard that has mental problem and makes the area more hostile work place? Abusive and mentally problem but the company will still protect her even dough if that person is toxic.
Most people in the security industry do. Its like driving a v6 mustang. Your always trying to explain why you got a v6 and not a v8. Also desperately trying to say how much better it is. When in fact, its not.
lol, as a past security guard/officer myself this guy is full of it. because i have been a security officer/guard and a “fugitive recovery agent” lol in the past this guy really knows his stuff looooool
Honestly, i've seen not much difference i am a security officer (Tho tribal) and honestly we just do the same as a guard we observe, report, prevent. Only thing we can do different is we can actually put our hands of people and enforce (VERY LITTLE)
In the province of Alberta Canada as well as most of Canada the title Security Officer is a prohibited title. They can only use Security Guard or Security Agent or other title that don’t use the words Enforcement or Officer.
99% of all security are guards. The word officer is the same as the word official. An official is a person elected or appointed to represent some governmental entity and has powers of authority related to the entity they work for. A police Officer is an official empowered by the state, municipality, political subdivision, or agency to investigate crime, make summary as well as warranted arrests, and to keep the peace and to take action pertaining to rules. To obtain warrants based upon probable cause and to carry out other duties as a statute may allow or demand.. None of this has anything to do with a security guard.. A security guard is an individual charged with the securing and protection of people and or property at the bequest of a private interest. Beholden to local and sate laws and the agency and the customer. The security guard is by contract acting as an agent for the customer and their property. There is no official capacity in the security guard position. A security license imparts no special status allowing any enforcement roll to the security guard other than enforcing the rules of the customer, and then within local and state statutes. The security license is to protect the public from the security guard. There is another level that is neither security guard or police. The proper name for these people are "SPECIAL PURPOSE POLICE". Depending on the jurisdiction there may be people assigned to locations that require an intense police presence.. Certain municipal locations, low income housing, high income housing, transit systems, sensitive locations, hired locations that can afford the services. A special purpose police man/woman is hired by a private entity or public entity and get a much more intense and technical training course than security guards. Under state or local law are deputized or appointed to a position with limited police powers. These usually include the powers of arrest and investigation similar or same as the police. In some jurisdictions they may issue UAT's (traffic and parking citations) returnable to a municipal court.
I've boiled the difference down to two main differences, even though there are a couple more things I could tack on, I see these two components as the backbone of what actually makes someone a security guard vs a security officer. 1.) Being free range, and being responsible for an entire property, unlike guards who are either stationary or limited with movement, mainly in charge of entrances and the bit of area beyond those entrances. 2.) More freedom of decision making, even if we have directions, usually those directions are rough outlines, and you fill in those lines. A security guard's decision making is very "cookie-cutter", there's really no way to get that creative with it. Depending on your region of the world/country/state and specific environment of your company, the definitions may vary a bit. Some people don't differentiate the 2, some even use the terms interchangeably. There are people with some definitions I don't see eye-to-with. A major one I disagree with is "When you get a gun you're an officer"....that's just childish to me and people don't stop to think what officer actually means. An officer is someone given authority of something/people. What makes a Security Officer an officer is being in charge of the happenings going in within the entire property and highly involved, opposed to being the checkpoint guy of an entrance or of one area. And if you must know, half the time I don't even say "Security officer" when referring to myself, many times I keep it simple and just say "I'm security."
@@dasandman14 Thanks, I also like your way of putting it "A human alarm system" lol, I've always said "Living, breathing, human camera." - But all jokes aside, I know there are guards with more training or higher-end positions than officers, so I mean no disrespect. Plus, I know many who hate the idea of all the "officer" stuff and would rather keep it simple. I totally understand where they come from. I don't get all bent out of shape if I'm referred to as "guard", I didn't know about security officers until I became one. The one and only security company I've ever worked for is pretty much how/why I understand the difference as I've explained. I remember thinking my job was going to be hanging out by a door and dealing with people, and when my first day showed to be the complete opposite, I knew it was for me.
To be perfectly honest I would consider a unarmed security a guard and I would considered a armed security a officer, because a unarmed security guard is just a human scarecrow and a armed security officer authority figure.
Very good points. I like your human scarecrow analogy. lol I have seen some armed security officers who are not very professional. Do you think security officers who carry less lethal weapons can be professional?
I have seen armed security Officers without patrol cars, just walking the premises mostly at Banks. I Bank with TVA employees credit union, The armed security officer mostly stands around watching the lobby slumped over on the counter top talking with the bank tellers he's definitely not patrolling the premises in a car. I've seen unarmed security guards Patrol mall parking lots in cars & Jeeps, I've seen armed security Officers without a protective vest on I have witnessed this at (Home Federal Bank) locally . That has been my observation around town in TN
I'm not sure if you're contract or proprietary, but as a contract officer, this is the difference for me: The client. The client determines whether I'm a guard (like a loss prevention position I'd applied for) or an officer (the job I have). They could just as easily refer to me as "guard" and my job would be the same. Until I have an assignment where "guards" and "officers" coexist, I'll remain convinced that we're the same thing.
That’s a great point. Different clients have different expectations. Some simply want guards for basic access control whereas others want officers with enhanced training.
My title is Security Officer, but I refer to myself and others as Security Guards because in my experience (I've been a Security Guard for 5 years) there's really no difference. It seems to me that other Guards call themselves Officers to make themselves sound more important than what they are. Remember us Security Guards aren't Police Officers and we need to make that distinction.
I been doing security almost a year now and I can whole heatedly agree
I work as an ATM guard or techs that repair the machine around the city in Houston Texas. It's a great job by the way! I totally agree. I actually hate being mistaken for a police officer. So I'll wear a hat that says "security."
People are really messing this up so badly. Officer can refer to anyone, what makes the distinction is what's put before it. Police can just be called police. Officer is the individual. Police, police, they enforce laws= policing. It's ok for us to be called security officer. There is nothing wrong with that, if anyone gets us confused with actual police then that'a normal, but we have distinct visual differences on our uniforms for a reason. That's not our fault if the general public gets that confused btw.
Definitely i work with a retired police officer and he said there is basically not really much of a difference just the title they give you I guess
@@killaonmoco exactly, ppl look at the word officer and go blind(forget) that the word security is in front of it. Hell officer even means a person of authority or command.
“Security Guard” is a colloquial term. When you receive your private security license level 2, you are referred to as, by most state licensing standards, Non-Commissioned Security Officer. When you received your private security license level 3, you are referred to as a Commissioned Security Officer. When you receive a private security license level 4, you are referred to as a Personal Protection Officer. The term Security Guard has been commonly used because the individuals who are being referred to both provide security for a person place or otherwise, and by means of providing security, they also guard said person, place, etc. hence the term Security Guard. But in most states the actual terminology used in licensing is Security Officer.
Nice clarification! I like how well you articulated the differences.
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Security Officers do more task then just standing at a door all day
Good point!
You are absolutely right my brother I’m PROUD TO BE RET NYPD ::: now a SECURITY ENFORCEMENT OFFICER !!!! Stay safe and frosty brother
Thank you! You too brother!
I do security part time
Easy chill job
$15 an hr
Doesnt get any better
What do you do?
Same i get paid 14 its awesome
Nice. I just got hired as a security guard.
In the USA is called security officer or security guard in canada it's just security guard and they can all do the same job it depends on what king of security job your looking for we have events close protection tactical which has more gear then at dumbass and we have bodyguards and armed security armoured car gigs and we have residential security aswell just cause you say one title is different then the other is false I am a security guard and I work tactical security and close protection and I also work event security on the side I have use of force and baton training I have arrest training and ems training so dont label security guards as some lower job if they dont have certian qualifications
£9 a hour in England
There is no difference. It's just 2 different titles that mean the same thing.
William Hampton thank you!
That correct... one just sounds fancy.
William Hampton
Your right it the same
In Missouri they are used interchangeably. However, from my minuscule experience “Security Officer” denotes an individual with more experience and the ability to deal with violence and the potential for violence in an more proficient manner.
Richard S No, as a person in the business "Security Officer" and "Security Guard" are pretty much the same thing (at least in Texas). The only difference is that the "Officer" title sounds flashier. I love my job and do it passionately everyday. However, in my experience, people that use the "Officer" term ether want to sounds cool/important (I am guilty of this at times) or have their head up their ass. It's ok to be a security guard, the important thing is knowing their job limitations. At the end of the day both "guard" the area
no difference, in my state its the same exact thing. Youre whatever the state youre in calls you. tennessee youre a guard/officer
in the security company I work for in my home state, we had to qualify with a firearm every six months, then we had to qualify with mace once a year along with qualifying for defensive tactics every six months and I was still a security officer/guard lol
As previous security guard, officer and current police officer I can tell you that there is usually a difference between a guard and an officer depending on the company and type of contracts. Both titles have the same rights usually depending on state laws etc to arrest, and or enforce laws. As a security officer it was not uncommon for me to arrest someone at the hospital where I worked on disorderly conduct and or felony charges. We had the ability to run plates etc as well. The major difference is that a security officer is much more capable and likely to act rather than simply observe and report. saying there is no difference a rather uneducated response.
@@josephcraig765 thank you brother , that is what I have been trying to tell everyone :::
I'm interviewing tomorrow with a security company and I've been looking up different tips for interviews and things I'd want to know. This was interesting and to-the-point, thank you!
Just have a pulse and they'll hire you
What are the differences between the two and a police officer? How much power do they have? If say you are trying to plead your case to a security guard/officer, and the push you, can you punch them back? Something that we know you'd get in trouble for doing to a police officer?
Good questions. Security guards or officers only have citizen's arrest powers, whereas police officers can arrest with probable cause. Check out my video on this topic at th-cam.com/video/FTexHAs8fTc/w-d-xo.html
@@dasandman14 Ah, perfect. Thanks for the link and videos!
@@szargos No problem! Stay safe!
In Oregon you can't work in a security position at all unless you become a licenced security officer with the state. That goes for armed or unarmed. I had to pass quite a bit a training to get my license, and it has to be renewed every two years. I then went though additional training with my company. So I guess I can say I'm a security officer.
Is the job worth it? Do you get paid enough and is it hard? Do they force you into gravetard shifts?
In Canada security gard is not leasted in the criminal code yuo a can attest under civlain arrest but in Canada we don't ego trip like yuo America s your only can attest on private property like any home owner yuor not that emplortant. Are security leasted in America Caminal code
That’s generally how it is for any state. People who work in “security” without any type of licensing will be labeled as loss prevention because then the company that hired them doesn’t need to have them licensed. As well there’s additional licensing required to be an armed security officer in most all states. And further than that, there’s additional licensing required to be able to be a Personal Protection Officer (armed security that can wear plain clothes like a celebrity body guard for example)
Rob what's funny in Oregon is our dpsst cards call us unarmed/armed professionals (private security providers) PR to the max lol
@@marcdemmon208english please
I worked security for General Motors for 12 years and 19 years for the Transit system in Atlanta. I'm so glad this gentleman came out with this video so people can know the difference.
K B Thank you. The difference is like night and day.
alot of security companies changed it to “security professional” now 😸 juss keepin ya in the loop
That's primarily allied universal and it's sibling companies.
I am neither, I am "Rambo Officer"
@@Boomer8003 giggity
@@Boomer8003 😂
@@jennamiller3114 speaking of allied! I recently got hired with them!
There is no difference between a guard and officer. I have worked under both titles. Both jobs included the same duties, both required me to be an FF/EMT. Both jobs I patrolled. Both jobs had me watching cctv in a control center, writing reports, issuing traffic citations, and training along side law enforcement for firearms qualification. There is absolutely NO difference between a security guard and a security officer. The fact that you try to put yourself above a guard as an officer just shows your low self esteem.
Anonymous Stranger Omg so true. There people who come from police or military background coming into Security feild and thinking there more highly trained then average joes. This guy is so badly informed and educated.
+KING GRIZZLY TAKES ON THE WORLD It’s not even about PD or Military coming into the Security Field. It’s the fact that people who are employed as “security officers” feel the need to set themselves above people employed as “guards” to feel superior. Fact is, it’s the same job. If you’re so self conscious as to feel the need to make a video telling people how you’re so much more highly trained and superior to a security guard, you have bigger issues to worry about than your title.
It;s Not about trying to feel better about anything, or be better than anyone... They are simply put, technically to different occupations... I've done a lot of research in regards to this matter over the last 4-1/2 years...
There is a difference... If you were working for an Agency both times, your are legally a Security Officer, not a Guard... That's per the definition...
Some Security Agencies are un-informed and don't recognize the difference between the two as a result... Therefore, they tend to use the wrong terms...
Even legal paperwork doesn't always get it right... As even some Law Enforcement will tell you, Laws are not always using the same definitions between statutes of the same state... In many states the definitions are not properly segregated by the state licensing agency...
A guard restricts or denies access to someone or something. That's it. An officer does that and is proactive and responsive to medical, fire and criminal type calls.
Yes sir you're 100% correct that's exactly what the difference between the two are and to make it shorter a security officer has almost the same rolls and responsibilities as a LEO except for traffic pursuit, investing homicide, drug busts etc however in some states like for example : California, Ohio and Texas a security officer has the power to arrest ( not citizens arrest) due to the security officer having a peace officers certification and undergoing the states required training.
@@Spec-Ops-Texan YOURE AN IDIOT!!! A regular security officer DOES NOT have the same rolls and responsibility as a LEO....LMFAO! they have as much power as a regular citizen....if youre reffering to peace officers working as security officers than thats because they are real LEO working security gigs. And security officer is the same as a security guard....they are just different terms..... If you really believe otherwise, than it makes sense why you couldnt make it as a police officer and resorted to a secuirty guard job pretending to have powers haha
@@agluebyaglueby7978 Well i sweden We have different types of Security Guards, first is Guardian(Väktare) he as The same right/power as a citizen They usually work in malls,Companys To check larms and theft. Then u have ”lawguard” (Ordningsvakt)that got a extended Course in laws and different self defense courses, They tend To work more on public areas and They have The right To detain u and etc Then u have last protection guard(Skyddsvakt)They Their own set of rules, They work on goverment sight for example Harbors,Air ports and etc and To become a protection guard Most people have background of being Military/Police. And therfor have extended courses in Gun exercise trainings and CQC So Using The prhase ”oh u became a Security guard Because u failed police exams and etc” i just ignorant and bigotminded.
@@Spec-Ops-Texan what? Same as a Leo? Wow, never knew that.
I like yuor addtude it a bull shit glorified jounor occupation in Canada to many young people thing this is so important security is based on the fear factor and security company sale up on this promise I'm embrasssed x military they disrespectful dont what is proper sentry and patrol don't take good advice from us I just like the split part time hour work up in oil Feild camps
Great video, I am currently working as a security guard for a Horizontal Property building and my responsibilities are verry limited to main gate and in other times on foot patrol of HP lobbies.
But my actual expertise is as a Security Officer in Wich I worked 14+ years at a vessel terminal facility. During this period ( 2002 h 2015) my responsibilities were highly demanding, including creating, modifying and certifying the port facilities security plan; and reporting to local authorities ( even prosecuters) they called it "Security Assistant". So, as of my experience, an Officer supervises all guards on site and issues process protocols at a more State or lawfull manner... Thanks for your insight!!!
william alston Thank you for your kind words. It is nice to hear from a professional in the security field.
Hi, what’s the training or license do you need to become a security officer?
@@joyceemanee252 Regards, S.O's normally undergo a traning at a local Police academy if you qualify for age, weight and so on, some academies even request no piercings and or tatoos, depending on state or country. But some, like myself, have degrees in other fields as auditoring, crime scene investigation and other related high studies. If you got a degrees in those fields you have part of it done. Placed my resume at a local vessel terminal and they hired me as a S.O to sign Security declarations for Vessel S.O's who needed assurance that the terminal they where docking to was a safe place, also supervise the subcontracted guard force.. All this happend post 911 events and was mandatory here where i am.
People confuse the normal Security guards as Security Officers. Difference being in that the guards work for subcontractors (private security companies) and theese are regulared by state or country law. S.O's are part of the state or local Security defence team.
Hope was clear enough good luck!!!!
Would guards be placed in the same locations as an officer regardless of the level threat that affects saftey?
My distinction is primarily based on training, so security officers would be best deployed at higher-threat areas because they would possess a higher level of training. Does that make sense?
I've done both. In Illinois they don't really make the distinction. To get hired you have to take a 20 hour class to get your PERC (Permanent Employee Registration Card). After that the distinctions are made by whether or not your licensed to do armed security or the level of security clearance you've obtained.
He's a Security Officer with a Level 3 Security License he's also a Patrol Officer. Like i said a Security Officer basically has the same privileges as a Police Officer. He knows what he's talking about . We can be used as a first responders to provide basic medical treatment dosent mean were a certified emergency medical technician. He just has his crediitionals.
Matt moon are you with the Texas state guard security forces and is there away we could talk I'm waiting on a recruiter to do the phone interview but would love to chat with someone about it that is currently doing security forces. I'm aiming for that and EMS. As well. Are you out of Houston or Dallas??
@@jeremyswan1446 Dallas
@@Texasmilitarydepartmentvid9654 is there away we could chat I'm curious about it and the training for it
@@jeremyswan1446 Dallas Security Forces , We have a Air Force & Army Component. The Medical Regiment is located in Waxahachie there part of the Army Component. You will have to pay for your own uniforms and you will not be paid like the National Guard. The State Guard is a 501 None Profit Organization attached to the National Guard & Texas State Military Department. You might get paid $120 if you get deployed to a Hurricane our something at some point you will have to go to Camp Mayberry in Austin for R- Bot - Reserve Basic Orientation Traning it usally consist of 1 Drill Weekend. Our Security Forces are not the Military Police if that's what your thinking there volunteer Security & Police Officer's that train at the Grand Pari Police Complex on the other side of Dallas. Now the events that you get staffed at might pay you but that's entirely on them . I'm also a former member of the Civil Air Patrol- Air Force Auxiliary. You know how Security works if your a Level 3 you might get to do more . Allot of people in the filed are Security Guards. So you will have no problem finding a job. Some of them even own there own Security Company.
@@Texasmilitarydepartmentvid9654 thanks I knew it wasn't police but they said we had the same authority as them under the umbrella act so r-bot is it just classroom related are is it similar to a police academy also how often do you work as security?
There is no dam different between the two titles I've been doing this for twenty yrs it depends on the company u work for how there training program is and the clients demands of service. As a former police explorer the majority of my training started there where I served til I was 21
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Kennis hall that's true it's just based on your training and the companies training and this say is saying a security guard is a fucking alarm clock is disrespectful I do all types of security work
Hi, if they’re exactly the same what’s is the training or license do you need to become a security officer?
I used to be a Security Guard way back in 1989 to 1991. The pay is only $ 17.80 per hour. I found another Job as a Package Handler and a Trailer Loader at United Parcel Service. The salary is $ 24.61 per hour. I'm a Courier Driver now for the Company. I get paid more.
I'm a level 2 security officer and I'm interested in advancing to a Level III or IV security license pretty soon how does that work? Is there a certain amount of time I am required to hold my license regarding that level if that makes sense or I'm able to just skip to whatever level I am seeking and what are the laws regarding armed security officers now since we can constitutionally carry now
It depends on your state. I would recommend Googling your state laws.
This video is embarrassing!!! They are literally the same thing.....companies use the term officer instead of guard because it gives a more professional and authoritive sound to it. It takes a ged or high school diploma, clean record and no skills to become a security officer...
Let me clear it up for you internet lawyers on here. The law differs state to state and sometimes city to city.... i am a Commissioned Officer Through my State. I am Armed and i am assigned to patrol. I have gone through my 40 hours mandated by my state. I received training in fire arms, DT , Penal codes , state , county laws , authority , basic first aide , i had to take 2 tests written and then a day at the range and score a minimum of 175 i scored a 243 just to get my commissioned license. I have prior experince but as unarmed. Unarmed i was a guard but now with my training and on going further training i am By the STATE a Commissoned Officer... Stay safe yall! Good video
Edit i will add that at the end of my training i was required to take an oath. AKA be sworn in.
Patrol Officer 348th you might as well have been a cop lol
@@miguelrobb5719 LMAO exactly
Rican Knicca hell yeah. All of that shit he went through was no different from being a cop. Hell. I went through the same shit just to be a correctional officer. Corrections pay shit. Now I'm a truck driver bringing in a thousand a work day .
Im a unarmed officer, and I do patrols, instead of a gun, I carry around a first aid kit though...
40 hours is not a lot of training...
I've worked for a security company that provides temp services to companies like Walgreens and other stores in Wisconsin, as well as now I'm part of a Hospital security team. For the first of the two I was referred to as a guard, and now my title is officer. In my experience the difference lies within the responsibility and discretion aspects of the jobs. As a guard, I did mostly patrols and watch, dealt with a small shoplifting dispute or drunk and disorderly here or there, but I had very little wiggle room to actually assess and secure the store. Whether to just send someone on their way or call police was not really up to me. However, as an officer at something like the hospital I work at its a little different. I still do regular patrols, stairwell checks, and regular policy enforcement when it comes up. But at the same time we have a Dispatch that is regularly calling out unit numbers and issues that fall under our departments responsibility. I think its mainly this element that changes things. A guard may be asked to confront a situation and take control short-hand, however as an officer I am expected to be able to handle hundreds of different scenarios on the fly while keeping a calm and deescalating demeanor. We are expected to regularly assess the effectiveness of our security programs and are given plenty of wiggle room and discretion to deal with situations as we see fit. In the end we all work in Security and should be proud of what we do. Just don't let it get to your head.
Great analysis sir. I really like your point about discretion. It comes with years of experience.
i am a security officer at a public hospital. we are required to hold a level 3 security license through the state because we carry everything a police officer does. when i worked at the state prison i was considered a security guard because i did not need any license and all i had was pepper spray..
Training is dependent on who they work for, and is not applicable to the differences...
They are Different Occupations, the following may help you with a better understanding...
Security Officer:
- Hire by an one entity, to contractually serve another entity
(Same as Law Enforcement Officers, hire by an agency to serve the public.)
- State/Statutory Mandated Training - REQUIRED
- State License Issued or required - REQUIRED
- Commissioned by an Agency - REQUIRED
- Federal Background Checks - REQUIRED
- Fingerprints On Record - REQUIRED
- Polygraph Protection Act - EXEMPT
- Employment With Criminal Record - DISQUALIFIED
- Judicial Obligation To Act - REQUIRED
- Can be required to take Polygraphs
- Can be required to go thru Psych Evals
- Can be required to take a Urinalysis
- Can be required to take Written Exams
- Can be required to take Oral Exams
Mission:
- #1 Over-All Liability Reduction (This Includes, but isn't limited to Theft, Trespassing, Assault/Battery)
- #2 Public Safety & Peace Keeping
- #3 Customer/Client/Patronage Relations
- #4 Criminal Apprehension
Other Information:
- Charged with duties that a Security Guard would not generally be employed for (ie. Overnight Protection of a Construction Sight)
- Are Liable only to themselves and their respective Agency, and Not Their Client in regards to their actions...
- If operating at a retail store, the STORE IS NOT LIABLE FOR THE ACTIONS of the Security Officer"s...
- Security Officer's also carry a 'Judicial Obligation To Act' in the Defense of Another in any case where someone is in Harms Way...
Obligation To Act:
- Most Legislative State Laws/Statutes state that Security Officer's have zero Obligation To Act, however, Judicial Courts have set forth a precedence that requires them to act, regardless of the legislation...
- This 'Judicial Obligation To Act' is also referred to as the 'Moral Obligation To Act'
- This renders the "Observe & Report Only" order, Unlawful...
- May Vary State-to-State, Security Officer's should pay attention to all Judicial Cases involving Security Agencies in U.S. Sepreme Court and Within Their Respective State in which they Operate...
Examples of Security Officer's:
- Mall Security
- Subdivision Security
- Generally Uniforms in a Law Enforcement Style Uniform that indicates an Agency of Affiliation (A.o.A.)
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Security Guard:
- Hire by the same entity in which they are going to serve. (Guards are on internal payroll of the place being served)
- State/Statutory Mandated Training - NOT APPLICABLE
- State License Issued or required - NOT REQUIRED
- Commissioned by an Agency - NOT APPLICABLE
- Federal Background Checks - NOT REQUIRED
- Fingerprints On Record - NOT REQUIRED
- Polygraph Protection Act - NOT EXEMPT
- Employment With Criminal Record - POSSIBLE (Depends on hiring party/authority)
- Judicial Obligation To Act - NOT REQUIRED
- Can be required to take a Urinalysis
- Can be required to take Written Exams
- Can be required to take Oral Exams
Mission:
- #1 Anti-Theft Apprehensions
- #2 Patronage Relations
- #3 Liability Reduction
- #4 Safety & Peace Keeping of Patronage
Other Information:
- Charged with the duties of Preventing Theft, and making Theft Apprehensions for the individual store they work for...
- Maintaining the peace within their patronage (ie. Club Bouncers)
- And in many cases are tagged with labels other than that of Security (ie. Loss Prevention, or Asset Protection)
- This group thus far, does not have any obligations to act in the defense of another...
Examples of Security Guards:
- Asset Protection & Loss Prevention (AP/LP)
- Tuxedo Dressed Guards in a Jewelry store...
- Club Bouncers
- Normally Plain Clothes, but May wear a Law Enforcement Style Uniform with Indication of the Business in which they are operating within...
- The store that employs them is liable for their actions...
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There is a big difference between the two... As you can see above, the focus of their missions have different priorities...
The two different occupation are commonly mistaken for each other due to the fact they rock the [ Security ] label... But, they are in fact different, and are Generally trained to do two completely different things...
I happen to be the Director of Operations for the Security Enforcement Agency I work for...
Thanks for the video I will subscribe. Did you get a PPO ? That's kinda what I'm trying to accomplish here.
Thank you sir. What do you mean by PPO?
Private Patrol Operator license. Operating your own security business. You need 1000 hours minimum of on duty experience in order to apply. Not a bad business these days.
@@kgthompson5814 That makes sense. I don’t have my own company. How do you like it?
I'm sorry to bother you again with questions but does a unarmed security officer get trained on how to detain? Whould a unarmed security officer get a bullet proof vest ?
Charles Rowland It depends on the company you work for and their policies, so I would recommend asking that question during the interview process. Typically, armed security officers would receive use of force training and a vest.
I tend to agree with your distinction between the titles. I like to think that an officer is more autonomous where a guard is simply stuck a a post.
Thank you for your support
In 2005 New Jersey Legislatures passed a law which they don't call them security guards anymore now they are called Security Officers Registration Act. All security Officers must complete the training which is consist of 24 hours armed security officers have to renew their sora card every year unarmed security have to renew every two
Also what are the laws regsrding me wanting to get my own unifmfrm
Usually, you need to wear your company’s uniform. If different people in a company wear different uniforms, then it really isn’t a consistent uniform and doesn’t look professional.
@@dasandman14 But I what if your not working for a company your working privately?
@@music_is_life95 It depends on your state. For example, in Connecticut, security guards or officers can only wear square badges because they are not allowed to have police-like badges.
I am a security officer, i believe the difference is in how you present yourself and your outlook. I got all my uniforms made to fit. Clean my boots every day, iron my clothes. wear my badge and other insignias. keep a clean haircut and no facial hair. Have a bachelor's degree, speak English, Spanish, French, and Chinese. I have traveled to many countries and I keep studying to get some medical expertise. Currently working for a courthouse. Always armed or not always wear a duty belt, and keep your head held up high. A guard on the other hand keeps his uniforms one size too big, shoes dirty, unshaven, unclean cut. you get the point.
Great points. I appreciate your insight. It is important to have a sharp appearance.
There is a big difference. I started my career in security doing gate duty in a gated community as a guard, guards are mostly stationary. I'm now a health care security officer trained and certified in MOAB, turnicate application, CPR, D-fib, tazer, OC spray, was previously certified to open carry on duty at another job. I attended a 6 week academy to test physical endurance and train in health care security. There is no certification requirements to,be a guard for the most part
It depends on the state, I was Security Officer at an amusement park. that’s what’s on my badge and the job title, we are “SLED” South Carolina Law Enforcement Division certified you can be up on that yourself but basically 1. Have the power of a deputy sheriff in South Carolina 2. We run all Blue Emergency Lights and siren on our perimeter vehicles, mainly for traffic direction but we do traffic stops on property. 3. The local sheriff office teach us a beta 8 hour self defense class which gives us(if you pass) baton and handcuffs.
How the Departments all around the state of North and South Carolina describe we’re “basically police Officer with a lot less training time, but same job” why they love recruiting from there so quick tip: if your looking to into the law enforcement field and you live in the Carolinas, Security Officer at Carowinds. Those are my experiences as a Security Officer but like others have said, I’m pretty sure it depend on the states, some states don’t allow the term Security Officer, some there is no difference between security guard/Officer, and some there is a huge difference, depends where you are
If you are in central FL, 2019 & you want to be a sworn LE officer, you must be: 21-30(34-35 if a combat veteran), have a 4yr degree or already went to a police academy, are in GREAT shape(athletic, clean, sharp). The PDs want people who look good in uniforms 👮🏽♂️👮🏻♀️🕵🏻♂️ that project a + image. If you are over weight or not in shape, you will not be hired. Its that simple.
Can you tell me what a upscale security officer BT. mean ?
Charles Rowland I am not certain what you mean by “BT,” but I would imagine an upscale security officer would work at a high-end property, such as a skyscraper.
This may sound like a stupid question but can you advance from a security guard to a security officer? Of course I know there will be additional training required but as far as educational background . . .
It could be possible if one has more training. For example, a security guard who watches a vacant building could complete more training and ultimately work as an officer at a more active site, such as a campus or private community.
I do everything you said a security officer does but my job description is security officer. I originally thought I was gonna do what your doing but nope I just sit here and watch cameras. Occasionally escorting people through the building
👏BRAVO to the “Actual “OFFICERS” that do indeed that there’s a difference!
Just obtaining 20-60 hr License and a PERC makes you a basic guard. However, going further by UPGRADING with more educational courses in the health field ,Tactical, Cyber , Conflict magenta, etc…DOES change ur status to “OFFICER and pay grade as well💯
@@Humility-gu7qt Thank you! You make a great point!
How do I become a security officer?? Is that different from a guard card??
It depends on the state. Some states have guard cards and some do not. When I say security officer, I mean someone with enhanced training and people skills.
no disrespect but if u were an emt why would you downgrade to security
Chris L. It was not a downgrade. It can actually be a pay raise depending on where you work.
Dasan: 👉how about the different working in the airport as Security Officer rather than Security Guard❓
Thank you in advance 💝👈
Emma Woolaston In an airport, I would say that security guards mostly direct traffic, such as by making sure that vehicles do not park in the fire lanes for too long, but security officers patrol and are trained to detect suspicious behavior.
@@dasandman14 👉💝
Beautiful. Good enough.
Mall of America Security starts at $17.50/hr. for part-time and anywhere from $18.50/hr. to $23/hr. for full-time, depending on qualifications.
That’s great. They seem like a very respectable security department.
Nice video 👍🏽I’m also a security officer myself
How can one become a security officer after starting out as a guard?
And how could I get into different branches of security in the future?
You would need to continue pursuing more training opportunities, such as active shooter response and fire prevention. The more training you have, the higher your chances are to move up from being a guard at a simple site such as a warehouse to being an officer at a more complex site such as a private community, hospital, or college campus.
Hey Sandman just seen your video I'm also a security officer due to the fact that I am trained in certain fields of potentially dangerous situations and I am certified for CPR and other things as well now the only thing I do is Patrol and empty building once the employees leave at 2 now the facility is locked all doors are locked I have a key to every door accessible I have CCTV cameras does that make me a security officer or a security guard now what I'm saying is I think with that I'm a security guard because my job only exceeds certain expectations
Thank you and God Bless 🙏 Be Safe Out There. 🛡️
I work for a security company and they define a security officer as one that patrols and enforces traffic laws and responds to community emergencies apposed to security guards who mostly just observe and report mostly within a building and its premises. I think the traffic part is what mainly identifies us as officers. According to our company.
That’s a good distinction. The patrol and emergency response aspects are much different than just sitting in a guard shack or at a front desk.
Yeah
I am just a security guard
Nothing wrong with that he is trying to say security guards are dumb and not educated
@@awesomeduck500 me too, lol...just a guard.
@awesomeduck500 that's not what he's saying at all. It's just a fact that we (security officers) have to go through more training/testing and have to perform more duties than a regular security guard.
I just got hired as a security guard. Any advice. Im a little nervous.
Ross Hoy Always be aware of your surroundings. That way, you will know what is normal and you will be able to detect when something is out of place.
Can’t wait to start my job as an Custom Protection Security officer.
Smoke rats The 2nd Nice! What kind of site will you be patrolling?
dasandman14 his moms basement
@@dasandman14 security guard and security officer are the same thing just because some companies use security officers as the title doesn't mean a thing I work in security I do tactical security close protection event security and overwatch on sites with patrolling so as a security guard for 8 years... security guard and security officer are the exact same thing
Every state looks at it differently, here in Ohio majority of the time if you’re unarmed you’re a security guard and if you’re armed you’re a security officer. Imo armed is the only way to do security. It’s a crazy world we live in and to walk around in a uniform with no weapon for self defense isn’t going to do you or anybody else any good. That being said whatever tools you use for your trade. Make sure to put that practice in 🤘🏻
I would train or practice more than I do but that requires time & 💲. I currently have 2 Glocks, a 26 gen 5 9x19mm & a big Glock 20 10mm gen 4. I'd buy a few more weapons & get more range time if I could.
I'm interviewing at a security company tomorrow morning, and I'm in Ohio as well. It's an unarmed position, but I would be willing to receive training to be an armed guard if I started the job and liked it.
Ashley Broening Awesome! I hope the interview went well. Strategic Training Group out of Columbus is where I took my OPOTA 20. Highly recommended company!
Hey guys! Nice to see you doing some videos now as well like Michael does. Interesting to note here in Ontario, as you may know I own KC Security Services, and it is illegal in this province to use the term Security Officer. Very annoying and.demeaning in my opinion, we hope to have that changed one day.
Security Officers carry guns. Security Guards carry a flashlight
Security workers are the forgotten heroes of the world.
Great point brother!
There is no differences between the two, simply if you understand English a guard is referred to a guard fixed to a location known as a sentry guard. You on the other drive a vehicle so you are referred to as a patrol officers. Training is all the same, licenses (if required) are the same, laws to be followed are the same, the only differences one is mobile and the other is not.
You are correct Nomadic. It's the same at least here in NC. Some companies may require EMT training like he said but the title still means the same as far I know. I do more patrol work as an armed guard / officer. However it's still the same qualifications.
Wrong Security Guard Level 2 Unarmed. Security Officer level 3 our 4 . A Armed Security Guard with more privileges our someone acting as a Body Guard . A Patrol Officer is someone who patrols in a vehicle.
Guards are Never Licensed in any state, and are generally stationary, Security Officer's are State Mandated to be Licensed & Trained according to State Statutes, and are not generally stationary, as they tend to cover vast areas of ground...
For me for instance, I cover the area of 3 freeways in my states...
Guards would be stuck at a specific store or building permanently, without rapid relocation...
Officer's can be rapidly relocated, in some cases, like myself, up to 100+ miles away...
Security Enforcement Officer's, whom are licensed, therefore known to the State, are also eligible, under certain circumstances, to be Deputized by the state for the purpose of certain roles...
Security Guards, whom are not licensed by any state, therefore unknown to the state, would not be eligible for such Deputized role...
In some Municipal Jurisdictions, Security Guards may be required to Register with the Municipality, but still remain with no license with the State... Such Registration is only applicable in Municipalities...
@@Texasmilitarydepartmentvid9654
The difference does not lie in whether there is a vehicle involved, as either may have a vehicle to their disposal...
Nor, is having a vehicle legally measurable... There is a Legal Difference between a Security Guard and a Security Enforcement Officer... Two different roles, jobs, and occupations, as well as mission, as referenced in another comment I made on this video...
@@timsolomon8352
If you are Licensed with the State, that renders you as an Officer per the legal terms...
If you are not Licensed with the State, then you would be a Guard...
That really is the easiest way to determine, as the License only applies to Officer's in every state...
The State Licensing Agency's don't always use the proper terminology for nearly anything, so don't expect the License to state the correct terms...
I just started working as a officer at my community that i now serve I do grave shifts so i be bored all night patrolling and being on my macbook with nothing to watch cuz I’ve seen everything lol
In NYS they are both the same. Armed or unarmed. I have 11 years Armed under my belt and I go by both names. In house or private.
Has to do with rank, Security does it in NJ at least. You get a security officer license from the state police then you can be a S/O, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain. You can also be an undercover store detective.
That makes sense. The more experience you gain, the higher your chances are of getting promoted.
Great video.
Love the jacket too, I got one similar.
Thank you for your positive feedback. I appreciate it.
My girlfriend just became a security officer any advice for her btw she was the only female in her class
I would advise her to just have confidence in her skills and abilities regardless of her gender. Males and females can both be successful in the public safety field. It is more about how you deal with people than your gender.
Thank you so much for this info brother! I'm only 15 right now but ever since I was 12 I wanted to be a cop but later on I saw that being a cop is dangerous and I know some security agency's are too but for me personality I like security better. What are your thoughts on this. I'm going to wait until I'm 21 to be a armed officer in 2024.
miguel 2005 Thank you brother. I believe it is possible to make a career in the security field because the field is constantly growing. I also have another video on my channel where I discuss careers in security.
Hi, Robin here for Secure Mindset and fellow security professional. I think you really have some good points. Yet I think the title doesn't matter even if it states by law. I agree like most officer sounds better, but it doesn't matter. I think the work that we do is way more important then the title. Maybe in the future we will be seeing a difference caused by professionalism. To reach that the industry needs to have a far better reputation. We have got a komt
I disagree with you because there are security officer and guard by definition are the same. By observation and experience there are experienced officers such as myself who work at a front desk and have the training such as first aid, and CPR. I personally know of security guards who patrol, don't do their job, and don't have the experience like you and I mentioned.
They are the same thing. Referring to a security officer as “highly trained” is pretty funny
Most security personnel have minimal training, but there are some very highly trained security departments. As an example, check out the City Center Security Department in Fort Worth, Texas: ccsecurity.com
Everyone is saying there is no difference. But I know there is a difference between a security officer and an employee of a safety department. Example: campus safety. They dont have any way to actually act upon something, or make an apprehension and detain, and often dont even have BLS provider. They have a radio and keys to secure buildings and areas and enforce basic things like rules of the place they work
Excellent video
I’m a security guard working on becoming a security officer. It’s tough people keep mistaking me as a police officer and I’m like no. I am not one. I carry myself very well. And I take care of myself I work out. I can’t wait to get all my licenses to carry so I can make more money. Soon I’ll get them all. It’s my goal. I also was in boxing for like 12 years. So I can take care of myself but still it’s tough work. People pick on me especially the men because I’m 5,8 tall and petite and they think. Pshh I’m weak. I think we should get paid a lot more for what we do. We sometimes get killed to.
Great points! It’s nice to read a comment from someone who understands the importance of being professional and taking your job seriously.
State of California..as per Bureau of Security and Investigative Services..”Security Guard” and “Security Officer” are interchangeable and have same meaning.
4retep Very interesting. Thank you for sharing.
There are many people in the industry who will give themselves all kinds of cool titles without having the education/training. There are organizations that have a process to gain an earned title like IFPO which are Certified Protection officers but regardless the amount of education or training one has the public will just see us as a security guard. All we can do is do our job and be as professional as one can be and don't expect any recognition and just serve in the shadows.
That’s a good perspective. A big part of it is how you comport yourself. I have seen security officers with lots of training who unfortunately do not carry themselves well.
In 2005 New Jersey new law came out that's called Security Officers Registration Act. SORA unarmed security officers have to renew their SORA card every two years and armed security officers have to renew their SORA card every year also this new law changed the title from security guard to security officers.
I work for a company that other company’s hire does that make me a guard or officer
NO!!! LOL there the completely same thing
Can't tell if your a security officer or not you should have patches along with a badge showing on your jacket
redneck50 Thank you for the comment. If you look at other, similar comments, I explained that I removed the badge and patches for privacy purposes.
@@dasandman14 I noticed that later makes sense
absolutely right sir, goes the same here in my country in Philippines,
I am a class A security officer
I drive the cars and do the report's. it's important you all know that the difference is not in the title it's in the licence that your company carry's as well as the polices of both your company as well as the client that holds your contract. you can be expected to perform different task depending on your post orders.. what you do dose NOT determine if you are called something different
Apparently Im not able to reply but I can comment, FlSecurityschool had it in a section about "expectations of a guard"
Now I'm a security guard, I basically work as a citizen with a lot of paperwork and meet clients. I also can't fight back and can only hide when there's danger. But I get paid 12 per hour. Much higher pay.
It’s nice to hear that you are making more money now!
Good explanation
Thank you
If the title is that important to you, you got into the field for the wrong reason.
Maybe it's a typo maybe it stands for part time maybe it's PT instead of BT but thanks for replying
David W Good point. It could be a part-time security officer position.
In the United States, it depends on state regulations and laws. Not every state has the same laws or requirements.
There are some states that security officers have to go through a complete course and have arrest powers. Then there are other states who issue special police commissions. Where special police are technically security officers who have the same powers as regular police officers. Except they are getting paid by a private entity.
Where in other states, there's no course whatsoever. They have to pass a minimal background check and they have no power to do anything other than call police.
And Then There are a whole bunch of requirements and duties in between. There is no one set of rules and regulations for the entire country. Sometimes what state requirements are are minimal to what city requirements are.
There are States that do not offer any type of extra powers to a security officer including special police commission. But, there are cities within those same states that have extra requirements and special police commissions for security officers. Some of those requirements are licensing, pepper spray, batons, tasers and firearms.
Good points. There are definitely many differences from state to state.
How to deal with a security guard that has mental problem and makes the area more hostile work place? Abusive and mentally problem but the company will still protect her even dough if that person is toxic.
Man this is like you trying to tell us the difference between the color white and off white lol
Great video guy
As a security guard, I think you’re overthinking it.
Most people in the security industry do. Its like driving a v6 mustang. Your always trying to explain why you got a v6 and not a v8. Also desperately trying to say how much better it is. When in fact, its not.
lol, as a past security guard/officer myself this guy is full of it. because i have been a security officer/guard and a “fugitive recovery agent” lol in the past this guy really knows his stuff looooool
Honestly, i've seen not much difference i am a security officer (Tho tribal) and honestly we just do the same as a guard we observe, report, prevent. Only thing we can do different is we can actually put our hands of people and enforce (VERY LITTLE)
Good points. It depends on the company and its policies.
Tim Tebow became a security officer? Thought he went to the jags
Haha Thank you
In the province of Alberta Canada as well as most of Canada the title Security Officer is a prohibited title. They can only use Security Guard or Security Agent or other title that don’t use the words Enforcement or Officer.
The difference is...
...there is no difference
Training is the difference.
99% of all security are guards. The word officer is the same as the word official. An official is a person elected or appointed to represent some governmental entity and has powers of authority related to the entity they work for. A police Officer is an official empowered by the state, municipality, political subdivision, or agency to investigate crime, make summary as well as warranted arrests, and to keep the peace and to take action pertaining to rules. To obtain warrants based upon probable cause and to carry out other duties as a statute may allow or demand.. None of this has anything to do with a security guard..
A security guard is an individual charged with the securing and protection of people and or property at the bequest of a private interest. Beholden to local and sate laws and the agency and the customer. The security guard is by contract acting as an agent for the customer and their property. There is no official capacity in the security guard position. A security license imparts no special status allowing any enforcement roll to the security guard other than enforcing the rules of the customer, and then within local and state statutes. The security license is to protect the public from the security guard.
There is another level that is neither security guard or police. The proper name for these people are "SPECIAL PURPOSE POLICE". Depending on the jurisdiction there may be people assigned to locations that require an intense police presence.. Certain municipal locations, low income housing, high income housing, transit systems, sensitive locations, hired locations that can afford the services. A special purpose police man/woman is hired by a private entity or public entity and get a much more intense and technical training course than security guards. Under state or local law are deputized or appointed to a position with limited police powers. These usually include the powers of arrest and investigation similar or same as the police. In some jurisdictions they may issue UAT's (traffic and parking citations) returnable to a municipal court.
Omfg yes this clown in the video is dumb as a bag of hammers on knowledge of security guards
No difference. It is semantics. One term is prefered by some, the other by others.
I've boiled the difference down to two main differences, even though there are a couple more things I could tack on, I see these two components as the backbone of what actually makes someone a security guard vs a security officer. 1.) Being free range, and being responsible for an entire property, unlike guards who are either stationary or limited with movement, mainly in charge of entrances and the bit of area beyond those entrances. 2.) More freedom of decision making, even if we have directions, usually those directions are rough outlines, and you fill in those lines. A security guard's decision making is very "cookie-cutter", there's really no way to get that creative with it.
Depending on your region of the world/country/state and specific environment of your company, the definitions may vary a bit. Some people don't differentiate the 2, some even use the terms interchangeably. There are people with some definitions I don't see eye-to-with. A major one I disagree with is "When you get a gun you're an officer"....that's just childish to me and people don't stop to think what officer actually means. An officer is someone given authority of something/people. What makes a Security Officer an officer is being in charge of the happenings going in within the entire property and highly involved, opposed to being the checkpoint guy of an entrance or of one area.
And if you must know, half the time I don't even say "Security officer" when referring to myself, many times I keep it simple and just say "I'm security."
Very good explanation, sir. I like your distinction between being free and stationary.
@@dasandman14 Thanks, I also like your way of putting it "A human alarm system" lol, I've always said "Living, breathing, human camera." - But all jokes aside, I know there are guards with more training or higher-end positions than officers, so I mean no disrespect. Plus, I know many who hate the idea of all the "officer" stuff and would rather keep it simple. I totally understand where they come from.
I don't get all bent out of shape if I'm referred to as "guard", I didn't know about security officers until I became one. The one and only security company I've ever worked for is pretty much how/why I understand the difference as I've explained. I remember thinking my job was going to be hanging out by a door and dealing with people, and when my first day showed to be the complete opposite, I knew it was for me.
@@mikem9958 Haha Thank you. Yes, I prefer actively patrolling as opposed to sitting in a guard shack or standing by a door.
To be perfectly honest I would consider a unarmed security a guard and I would considered a armed security a officer, because a unarmed security guard is just a human scarecrow and a armed security officer authority figure.
Very good points. I like your human scarecrow analogy. lol I have seen some armed security officers who are not very professional. Do you think security officers who carry less lethal weapons can be professional?
I have seen armed security Officers without patrol cars, just walking the premises mostly at Banks. I Bank with TVA employees credit union, The armed security officer mostly stands around watching the lobby slumped over on the counter top talking with the bank tellers he's definitely not patrolling the premises in a car. I've seen unarmed security guards Patrol mall parking lots in cars & Jeeps, I've seen armed security Officers without a protective vest on I have witnessed this at (Home Federal Bank) locally . That has been my observation around town in TN
The biggest indicator is the client and the degree of security they want.
Did you make this for 10 year olds?
👍 😂😂😂
I'm not sure if you're contract or proprietary, but as a contract officer, this is the difference for me:
The client. The client determines whether I'm a guard (like a loss prevention position I'd applied for) or an officer (the job I have). They could just as easily refer to me as "guard" and my job would be the same. Until I have an assignment where "guards" and "officers" coexist, I'll remain convinced that we're the same thing.
That’s a great point. Different clients have different expectations. Some simply want guards for basic access control whereas others want officers with enhanced training.
I been a commissioned guard for 23 years ,and it sounds to me like you're making this shit up to try & make yourself sound smarter than you are.
I appreciate the video sir. But there really is no difference in whatever your job title is whether it's a security guard or security officer.