How to write a daily activity report
Daily activity reports show clients what happened and protect you and your employer.
7 steps →How-to guides
Security Guard How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common security guard tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common security guard tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks security guards perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to conduct an effective security patrol
Good patrols deter problems and catch hazards early.
7 steps →How to respond to a trespasser
Most security posts follow an observe-and-report approach. Always follow your post orders and state law.
7 steps →Before you practice
Learn every core task
Our Security Guard training walks through these procedures and more, alongside vocabulary, safety and career-launch lessons.