Security Guard Leadership: How to Turn Your Guards into Leaders

by Albert Williams | Feb 18, 2026 | Personnel Strategy

Any security team needs structure, with junior guards handling day-to-day patrols, senior guards overseeing operations and mentoring others, and team leaders or supervisors coordinating with owners and management to keep everything running smoothly. Security guard...

Guard Training Priorities for Security Firms in 2026

by Albert Williams | Feb 3, 2026 | Industry trends, Personnel Strategy

Many security firms already provide refresher or orientation training for their personnel, and online courses make it easy for teams to complete training on their own schedules, but firms still need to decide which topics deserve the most focus. Our recommended guard...

Red Flags to Look for When Hiring Security Guards

by Monica H. | Jan 12, 2026 | Personnel Strategy

Hiring the wrong security guard can cost your firm in more ways than you might expect. Poor professionalism or communication can frustrate your clients, putting contracts at risk, while high turnover drives up recruiting and training expenses. Even your strongest...

A Guide to Security Guard Refresher Training

by Robert Kalowes | Dec 22, 2025 | Online training, Personnel Strategy

Security guards in most states must complete training to earn their guard cards. That training matters, but over time, its impact can fade. Routine sets in. Posts feel familiar. Small shortcuts start to appear. That’s when performance drops, and mistakes happen. Guard...

How to Grow a Small Security Business

by Monica H. | Dec 9, 2025 | Personnel Strategy

Expanding your security business can create more opportunities for repeat business and referrals, while improving financial stability.  Adding contracts or service offerings spreads risk, so the loss of a single client won’t disrupt your business. It also creates room...

How to Choose the Right Online Security Guard Training Platform

by Albert Williams | Sep 19, 2025 | Online training, Personnel Strategy

Not all security guard training classes are equal. Some meet state standards, while others leave you stuck with certificates that don’t count. The difference comes down to knowing what to check before you sign up. This guide gives you a shortcut: the five questions...