AGS OFFERS OUR SECURITY GUARD IN HOUSE TRAINING PROGRAMS
Becoming a security guard in California is relatively straightforward. To get through, you must pass a BSIS Training Program with roughly 40 hours of content. Multiple sources receive this training, all of which have been approved by the BSIS.
These different sources have different standards, with some being likened to academies for security guards and others more akin to fast-track methods. With all these variabilities in guards’ initial training, experience, and skill levels, AGS understands the value of an effective training program.
Our training programs allow our unarmed and armed guards to have the playing field somewhat leveled between them. And what approach does AGS use (besides hiring more experienced guards for more advanced client needs) when assigning the right guard to the right job site? Training, training, and more training!
AGS unarmed guard training is highly customizable, and our programs are designed to get our personnel ready for the job site they are headed to. Client needs, guard skills, and interpersonal interactions can be different depending on the job site.
AGS uses our Training Unit, which is comprised of high-level and experienced professionals, to train appropriately. If you have more questions on the type of training a security guard has gone through before we assign them to your job site, please contact one of our sales team to inquire about it.
AMERICAN GLOBAL SECURITY NOW OFFERS SPECIALIZED TRAINING FOR ACTIVE SHOOTER SCENARIOS
One of the unfortunate and terrifying possibilities of modern American life is an active shooter scenario. These events often take place at businesses or in crowded areas, and American Global Security guards are commonly present at these locations.
Before considering a security guard’s training and how they would respond to an active shooter, realize that an armed guard offers a much higher level of protection. While an unarmed guard can still respond to emergencies, armed guards offer a level of deterrence that may keep a situation from happening in the first place.
Active shooters often look for soft targets, such as locations with little to no defense. Therefore, having an armed guard on site is an excellent means of both defense and prevention if a shooting occurs at your business, school, or other location.
American Global Security still trains unarmed guards on how to respond to an active shooting. They will know how to handle evacuation, how to maintain their situational awareness during emergencies, what to do when trapped, and how to respond to arriving law enforcement. Besides this, a big part of their training is still prevention.
Even as unarmed guards, they must be vigilant and work towards preventing these types of scenarios by familiarizing themselves with suspicious behaviors and understanding how screening and access control can save lives.
