How to Search for Security Jobs

Security guards and agents provide safety and protection for people in various capacities. They often undergo extensive hands-on training and certification to perform their security duties. Although finding a security job can be challenging, using the Internet ensures an easier search process.

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  Network with current students, former graduates or instructors at a local community college or university. Request to speak with the director of the Basic Law Enforcement Training or the criminal justice department head to inquire about security job opportunities in the surrounding area. Many recruiters often visit BLET and criminal justice classes; sometimes they request contact information to set up interviews with potential employees.

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  Browse the local classified ads section of the newspaper. Many employers often post the most ads in the Sunday edition of the newspaper. Look under "Security," "Security Agent" or a similarly named title for jobs.

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  Log on to USA Job's web site. This web page contains thousands of security-related career listings throughout the U.S., in various fields of government. Type "Security" into the "What" box and the city, state or zip code into the "Where" box. A list of available jobs along with the closing date, job summary, salary range and other helpful information appears on this web page. Click the job title under "Job Summary" to see more in depth information for the position. Scroll to the bottom of the webpage to see specific instructions for how to apply for the job. If this is your first time accessing this website, complete the registration process which allows you to post your resume for multiple job listings, save career searches and access other personalized information.