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5 Tips To Become A Better Security Guard
Earn more and get opportunities for advancement in security with these 5 tips once you become a security guard in Alberta.

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Mar 22, 20235 min read
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Free Courses to Succeed in Security
Free courses to help you start and advance in your career as a security professional.

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Nov 14, 20222 min read
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Top Sectors Requiring Security Guards in 2023
The security industry grown throughout the pandemic leading to more full-time and part-time jobs in the public and private sector.

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Nov 7, 20223 min read
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Is My BC Security Licence Valid in Alberta?
You live in BC and work as a security guard, but want to move to Alberta. Learn how to transfer your licence from BC to Alberta.

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Oct 31, 20224 min read
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A Day in the Life of a Professional Security Guard
Ever wonder what a shift actually looks like working as a security guard? Read this article to see what a possible day may be like.

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Sep 16, 20225 min read
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How to Make Money as a Security Guard
Learn how much security guards make in Alberta, how to increase your pay in this career, and how to get started today.

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Sep 7, 20223 min read
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Tools Every Security Guard Should Know How To Use
Tools every security guard should know how to use in emergency situations.

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Jul 13, 20224 min read
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How Security Guards in Alberta Can Increase Their Salary
How to increase your security guard income from $17/hr to $25/hr and beyond.

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Jun 1, 20223 min read
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New to Canada? Guide to Security Guard Jobs
If you are new to Canada and looking for work, learn about the requirements and opportunities of becoming a security guard in Alberta.

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Mar 26, 20227 min read
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How Security Guard Jobs Can Be A Great Start To A Career
Learn how a starting a career in security can open the door to many other opportunities.

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Feb 21, 20224 min read
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6 Ways to Prepare to Pass your Security Guard Exam
Pass your security guard exam by following all of these tips to help you prepare!

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Jan 26, 20222 min read
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12 Tips for Writing your Security Guard Exam
Learn how to reduce your anxiety and increase your confidence for your security guard exam, so you can pass!

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Jan 26, 20222 min read
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Respect. You Have to Earn it… right?
How can you get respect when you're working as a security guard? Read more to find out!

Kathie
Jan 24, 20222 min read
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Security Guard Job Interviews: 13 Tips to Get the Job
13 tips to help you succeed in your job interview and get the security job you want!

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Jan 4, 20227 min read
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Free Security Guard Training Programs
Need financial assistance with covering your Alberta security guard training? We have funding partners who can help.

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Jul 29, 20215 min read
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Which is the Best Security Guard Course?
Which training company has the best ABST course? How do you choose which ABST course is the best? This article will help you how to evaluate

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Jul 16, 20214 min read
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When to Update your Security Licence
Did you know that there are a few situations where you are required to update your Security Services Licence in Alberta? These are...

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Jun 14, 20211 min read
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Duty Gear for Security Jobs
What equipment will I need to have for the job? What gear do I need to purchase and what will be provided to me by my employer?

Tip of Spear Team
Jun 7, 20217 min read
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How to Add Baton to your Security Licence
If you need to either add or recertify your Use of Baton as a class on your Security Services licence in Alberta, this article explains how!

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Jun 2, 20212 min read
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Other Jobs that require a Security Services Licence
Locksmiths, guard dog handlers, investigators and other careers also require that you have a Security Services Licence to work in Alberta.

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May 4, 20211 min read
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