With population and business growth and the overall sense of unease brought on by natural and man-made trauma, the demand for security guard services will continue to increase. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, security guard employment in the U.S. is projected to grow by 6 percent through 2026.

California leads the country for the number of security guards employed—with over 155,000. As the demand increases, the need to fill security guard positions will also increase.

Finding The Best Security Guards. Access Control Security is always on the lookout for exceptional security guard candidates. The first step is to successfully complete an initial 8-hour online training course followed by a 32-hour mandatory course program. Applicants need to score 100 percent on all exams. Candidates must also pass a criminal history background check before becoming a registered security guard. Completion of eight hours of continuing training is required annually.

Access Control Security Control makes available security guard training programs online by going to https://247guardtraining.com. For information, call 877-482-7324.