Security guard jobs are some of the hardest jobs to keep. Not only do guards need to be properly trained and certified, but they also have to have certain traits that would enable them to perform the strict duties that come with being one.

Adaptable
I remember a friend of mine once told me that he’d be lucky to stay in one place for more than year as a security guard. He said most companies follow a certain policy that allows them to keep security teams for only a certain period of time. This policy works to protect investments by eliminating familiarity between employees and with the facilities. This means security guards have to able to adapt quickly to changes in shifts and locations.

Patient
Compared to sales assistant jobs, there’s not much work involved with being a guard. However, this is a double edged sword, because not having a hectic routine means a lot of waiting time. According to my friend, it takes incredible patience to stay focused on your job for hours especially if nothing exciting happens.

Quick and alert
Despite not having much to do, security guards have to be alert all the time. Just as it is the manager job to run the company, it is the security personnel’s duty to keep the place safe. He said exciting things may not happen frequently, but when they do happen, a lot of people’s lives usually depend on how fast the security guard acts.
He says it may not be the most lucrative work out there, but somebody has to do it. I’m just glad it isn’t me.