 American Global Security | People who work for security guard services handle firearms or other weapons and use them to ward off potential harm to an individual or property. These guards receive extensive training and are adept in the handling of weapons prior to being deployed to prospective employers. To be considered for an armed guard position, these individuals must pass stringent conditions, including a thorough background check and verification of their legal age. Fingerprinting and even DNA testing may be used as part of the screening procedure.Armed officers are always armed. This weapon may be used to assist in the protection of an individual or piece of property. Unarmed patrols, on the other hand, do not carry firearms. Their role is to supervise and report to a higher authority. Armed guards earn more than unarmed security guards. In part because of the extensive training necessary and the high expense of firearms licenses. Armed security officers also face higher insurance premiums than unarmed security guards, owing to the inherent hazards connected with gun use. |
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