Security guard jobs can span the gamut from night shift at a warehouse to high-end celebrity bodyguard. How do you advance your career in security? How can you become a better security guard? Knight Training Institute has some easy tips to help you along the way.

1) Keep Your License Current

This might seem obvious, but having an up-to-date security guard license in good standing in the state you seek employment in is a requirement. In New York State, your security guard license needs to be renewed every year, and you need to take the required 8 Hour Annual In-Service training to keep it current. KTI regularly offers 8 Hour Annual classes online for all New York State licensed security guards, so check out our courses if you are due for yours.

2) Get Advanced Security Guard Training

All security guards must have some basic training for licensing or certification. But taking advanced training, or expanding your knowledge to other tangential fields, can help your career and steer you towards a niche in the security industry. And example might be taking advanced training in Executive Protection, and complimenting that with Emergency Action Plan training, and Risk & Threat Assessment. Now you aren’t a “security guard” you are a “protection agent” and you might find yourself providing security for high net worth individuals, politicians, or celebrities. That’s just one example, but KTI does offer Executive Protection training courses!

3) Train With the Best, Work With the Best

Your resume is your ticket to your next job. Showing that you have progressed in responsibilities and seniority in previous jobs helps you continue to advance. Those first few security guard jobs might not be glamorous, but they pave the way to more exciting and challenging assignments. When you enroll with Knight Training Institute for your basic or advanced training, you can take advantage of our experts years of experience and connections to find those exciting assignments you are looking for.  KTI’s sibling agency, Knight Security New York, also regularly has positions available for new and experienced security personnel. 

If you follow this simple advice, you can quickly advance your career as a security guard. Turn to Knight Training Institute for your New York State security guard licensing training as a first step, for an advantage.