Online Security Training Blogs

Holiday Security: How Visible Security Guards Keep Communities Safe and Crime Down

Holiday Security: How Visible Security Guards K...

steven sheiner

The holidays bring bigger crowds, higher stress, and more opportunity for things to go wrong—but a strong guard presence can change the outcome. Discover how trained security professionals deter crime,...

Security guards boost holiday safety with visibility, crime deterrence, patrols, and rapid response—helping communities, retailers, and events stay safe and calm.

Holiday Security: How Visible Security Guards K...

The holidays bring bigger crowds, higher stress, and more opportunity for things to go wrong—but a strong guard presence can change the outcome. Discover how trained security professionals deter crime,...

Security Guard Winter Safety Guide: 7 Major Hazards and How Training Keeps You Safe

Security Guard Winter Safety Guide: 7 Major Haz...

steven sheiner

Learn the top winter hazards security guards face and how training reduces risk, prevents injuries, and keeps guards, people, and property safe.  

Learn the top winter hazards security guards face and how training reduces risk, prevents injuries, and keeps guards, people, and property safe.

Security Guard Winter Safety Guide: 7 Major Haz...

Learn the top winter hazards security guards face and how training reduces risk, prevents injuries, and keeps guards, people, and property safe.  

How Simple Micro-Actions Like a Smile Help Security Guards Build Trust, Safety, and Compliance

How Simple Micro-Actions Like a Smile Help Secu...

steven sheiner

Security isn’t only about vigilance—it’s also about connection. Simple micro-actions like a smile, calm tone, and open body language build trust, ease tension, and create safer, more cooperative environments.Read on...

Security guards can build trust, improve safety, and encourage compliance through simple micro-actions like smiling, awareness, tone, and consistency.

How Simple Micro-Actions Like a Smile Help Secu...

Security isn’t only about vigilance—it’s also about connection. Simple micro-actions like a smile, calm tone, and open body language build trust, ease tension, and create safer, more cooperative environments.Read on...

Essential Security Guard Training Skills: The Core Competencies Every New Guard Must Master

Essential Security Guard Training Skills: The C...

steven sheiner

Learn the foundational skills every security guard needs to excel—use-of-force fundamentals, strong situational awareness, effective communication, and growing tech literacy—plus why ongoing training drives long-term career success.

Learn the essential security guard training skills every new guard needs—use of force, situational awareness, communication, and tech literacy—to succeed today.

Essential Security Guard Training Skills: The C...

Learn the foundational skills every security guard needs to excel—use-of-force fundamentals, strong situational awareness, effective communication, and growing tech literacy—plus why ongoing training drives long-term career success.

Why Interactive Online Training Is Now Essential for Modern Security Guards

Why Interactive Online Training Is Now Essentia...

steven sheiner

Security is more complex than ever. Interactive online training gives guards the skills, confidence, and decision-making ability that passive videos can’t. Here’s why leading firms are upgrading.

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Why Interactive Online Training Is Now Essentia...

Security is more complex than ever. Interactive online training gives guards the skills, confidence, and decision-making ability that passive videos can’t. Here’s why leading firms are upgrading.

Security Guard Training Online: 6 Specialized Courses to Take Your Career to the Next Level

Security Guard Training Online: 6 Specialized C...

steven sheiner

Security guards are in high demand throughout the year. Unfortunately, most entry-level guard jobs don’t offer sustainable salaries for career-minded individuals, which has the ripple effect of forcing talented people...

Advance your career with online security guard training. Explore six specialized courses that boost your skills, certification value, and earning potential—all at your own pace.

Security Guard Training Online: 6 Specialized C...

Security guards are in high demand throughout the year. Unfortunately, most entry-level guard jobs don’t offer sustainable salaries for career-minded individuals, which has the ripple effect of forcing talented people...

From Chaos to Control: The Power of Training in Workplace Violence Preparedness

From Chaos to Control: The Power of Training in...

steven sheiner

Workplace violence can erupt without warning — from heated disputes to active shooter incidents — and security guards are often the first line of defense. Yet many receive only the...

Learn how proactive guard training reduces workplace violence risks, improves response readiness, and protects both people and property.

From Chaos to Control: The Power of Training in...

Workplace violence can erupt without warning — from heated disputes to active shooter incidents — and security guards are often the first line of defense. Yet many receive only the...

Lawsuits, Liability, and the Line of Duty: How Security Firms Can Reduce Legal Risk Through Training and Documentation

Lawsuits, Liability, and the Line of Duty: How ...

steven sheiner

Legal liability is one of the biggest threats facing security companies today. From excessive force claims to contract disputes, even minor incidents can lead to costly lawsuits. This article explains...

Learn how training, documentation, and solid contracts protect your security firm from lawsuits, liability, and reputational damage.

Lawsuits, Liability, and the Line of Duty: How ...

Legal liability is one of the biggest threats facing security companies today. From excessive force claims to contract disputes, even minor incidents can lead to costly lawsuits. This article explains...

How to Stop Security Guard Turnover from Killing Your Profits

How to Stop Security Guard Turnover from Killin...

steven sheiner

Turnover is draining profits across the security industry. This article breaks down why guards leave, what it costs your firm, and how strategic retention—through training, career pathing, and better leadership—can...

Guard turnover is draining your profits. Learn proven retention strategies to boost engagement, cut costs, and strengthen your security team.

How to Stop Security Guard Turnover from Killin...

Turnover is draining profits across the security industry. This article breaks down why guards leave, what it costs your firm, and how strategic retention—through training, career pathing, and better leadership—can...