Security Guard vs. Security Officer Differences

A brief discussion on the differences between a security guard and a security officer

[@samuelhigh3572]

My title is Security Officer, but I refer to myself and others as Security Guards because in my experience (I've been a Security Guard for 5 years) there's really no difference. It seems to me that other Guards call themselves Officers to make themselves sound more important than what they are. Remember us Security Guards aren't Police Officers and we need to make that distinction.

[@julianuga]

I been doing security almost a year now and I can whole heatedly agree

[@ascott4003]

I work as an ATM guard or techs that repair the machine around the city in Houston Texas. It's a great job by the way! I totally agree. I actually hate being mistaken for a police officer. So I'll wear a hat that says "security."

[@killaonmoco]

People are really messing this up so badly. Officer can refer to anyone, what makes the distinction is what's put before it. Police can just be called police. Officer is the individual. Police, police, they enforce laws= policing. It's ok for us to be called security officer. There is nothing wrong with that, if anyone gets us confused with actual police then that'a normal, but we have distinct visual differences on our uniforms for a reason. That's not our fault if the general public gets that confused btw.

[@shadytrizzy330]

Definitely i work with a retired police officer and he said there is basically not really much of a difference just the title they give you I guess

[@BigOskiee101]

@@killaonmoco exactly, ppl look at the word officer and go blind(forget) that the word security is in front of it. Hell officer even means a person of authority or command.

[@josephcraig765]

As previous security guard, officer and current police officer I can tell you that there is usually a difference between a guard and an officer depending on the company and type of contracts. Both titles have the same rights usually depending on state laws etc to arrest, and or enforce laws. As a security officer it was not uncommon for me to arrest someone at the hospital where I worked on disorderly conduct and or felony charges. We had the ability to run plates etc as well. The major difference is that a security officer is much more capable and likely to act rather than simply observe and report. saying there is no difference a rather uneducated response.

[@tonysotoBORICUA]

@@josephcraig765 thank you brother , that is what I have been trying to tell everyone :::

[@crissanchez4950]

“Security Guard” is a colloquial term. When you receive your private security license level 2, you are referred to as, by most state licensing standards, Non-Commissioned Security Officer. When you received your private security license level 3, you are referred to as a Commissioned Security Officer. When you receive a private security license level 4, you are referred to as a Personal Protection Officer. The term Security Guard has been commonly used because the individuals who are being referred to both provide security for a person place or otherwise, and by means of providing security, they also guard said person, place, etc. hence the term Security Guard. But in most states the actual terminology used in licensing is Security Officer.

[@dasandman14]

Nice clarification! I like how well you articulated the differences.

[@King-iy6xu]

Learn something new every day! 👌👌

[@tonysotoBORICUA]

Gracias CRISS

[@williamhampton776]

There is no difference. It's just 2 different titles that mean the same thing.

[@power_of_Christ_God]

William Hampton thank you!

[@MARV246810]

That correct... one just sounds fancy.

[@jrcap9663]

William Hampton Your right it the same

[@rjs19862011]

In Missouri they are used interchangeably. However, from my minuscule experience “Security Officer” denotes an individual with more experience and the ability to deal with violence and the potential for violence in an more proficient manner.

[@MARV246810]

Richard S No, as a person in the business "Security Officer" and "Security Guard" are pretty much the same thing (at least in Texas). The only difference is that the "Officer" title sounds flashier. I love my job and do it passionately everyday. However, in my experience, people that use the "Officer" term ether want to sounds cool/important (I am guilty of this at times) or have their head up their ass. It's ok to be a security guard, the important thing is knowing their job limitations. At the end of the day both "guard" the area

[@5stars6rings]

It depends on the state, I was Security Officer at an amusement park. that’s what’s on my badge and the job title, we are “SLED” South Carolina Law Enforcement Division certified you can be up on that yourself but basically 1. Have the power of a deputy sheriff in South Carolina 2. We run all Blue Emergency Lights and siren on our perimeter vehicles, mainly for traffic direction but we do traffic stops on property. 3. The local sheriff office teach us a beta 8 hour self defense class which gives us(if you pass) baton and handcuffs. How the Departments all around the state of North and South Carolina describe we’re “basically police Officer with a lot less training time, but same job” why they love recruiting from there so quick tip: if your looking to into the law enforcement field and you live in the Carolinas, Security Officer at Carowinds. Those are my experiences as a Security Officer but like others have said, I’m pretty sure it depend on the states, some states don’t allow the term Security Officer, some there is no difference between security guard/Officer, and some there is a huge difference, depends where you are

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

If you are in central FL, 2019 & you want to be a sworn LE officer, you must be: 21-30(34-35 if a combat veteran), have a 4yr degree or already went to a police academy, are in GREAT shape(athletic, clean, sharp). The PDs want people who look good in uniforms 👮🏽‍♂️👮🏻‍♀️🕵🏻‍♂️ that project a + image. If you are over weight or not in shape, you will not be hired. Its that simple.

[@charlesrowland5019]

I'm sorry to bother you again with questions but does a unarmed security officer get trained on how to detain? Whould a unarmed security officer get a bullet proof vest ?

[@dasandman14]

Charles Rowland It depends on the company you work for and their policies, so I would recommend asking that question during the interview process. Typically, armed security officers would receive use of force training and a vest.

[@anonymousstranger8766]

There is no difference between a guard and officer. I have worked under both titles. Both jobs included the same duties, both required me to be an FF/EMT. Both jobs I patrolled. Both jobs had me watching cctv in a control center, writing reports, issuing traffic citations, and training along side law enforcement for firearms qualification. There is absolutely NO difference between a security guard and a security officer. The fact that you try to put yourself above a guard as an officer just shows your low self esteem.

[@kinggrizzlytakesontheworld1441]

Anonymous Stranger Omg so true. There people who come from police or military background coming into Security feild and thinking there more highly trained then average joes. This guy is so badly informed and educated.

[@anonymousstranger8766]

+KING GRIZZLY TAKES ON THE WORLD It’s not even about PD or Military coming into the Security Field. It’s the fact that people who are employed as “security officers” feel the need to set themselves above people employed as “guards” to feel superior. Fact is, it’s the same job. If you’re so self conscious as to feel the need to make a video telling people how you’re so much more highly trained and superior to a security guard, you have bigger issues to worry about than your title.

[@Gremlin14112]

It;s Not about trying to feel better about anything, or be better than anyone... They are simply put, technically to different occupations... I've done a lot of research in regards to this matter over the last 4-1/2 years... There is a difference... If you were working for an Agency both times, your are legally a Security Officer, not a Guard... That's per the definition... Some Security Agencies are un-informed and don't recognize the difference between the two as a result... Therefore, they tend to use the wrong terms... Even legal paperwork doesn't always get it right... As even some Law Enforcement will tell you, Laws are not always using the same definitions between statutes of the same state... In many states the definitions are not properly segregated by the state licensing agency...

[@Graymanone]

There are many people in the industry who will give themselves all kinds of cool titles without having the education/training. There are organizations that have a process to gain an earned title like IFPO which are Certified Protection officers but regardless the amount of education or training one has the public will just see us as a security guard. All we can do is do our job and be as professional as one can be and don't expect any recognition and just serve in the shadows.

[@dasandman14]

That’s a good perspective. A big part of it is how you comport yourself. I have seen security officers with lots of training who unfortunately do not carry themselves well.

[@DiegoRivera-ez4pf]

Would guards be placed in the same locations as an officer regardless of the level threat that affects saftey?

[@dasandman14]

My distinction is primarily based on training, so security officers would be best deployed at higher-threat areas because they would possess a higher level of training. Does that make sense?

[@tonysotoBORICUA]

You are absolutely right my brother I’m PROUD TO BE RET NYPD ::: now a SECURITY ENFORCEMENT OFFICER !!!! Stay safe and frosty brother

[@dasandman14]

Thank you! You too brother!

[@gloriousmallcopgaming1347]

There is a big difference. I started my career in security doing gate duty in a gated community as a guard, guards are mostly stationary. I'm now a health care security officer trained and certified in MOAB, turnicate application, CPR, D-fib, tazer, OC spray, was previously certified to open carry on duty at another job. I attended a 6 week academy to test physical endurance and train in health care security. There is no certification requirements to,be a guard for the most part

[@Gremlin14112]

Training is dependent on who they work for, and is not applicable to the differences... They are Different Occupations, the following may help you with a better understanding... Security Officer: - Hire by an one entity, to contractually serve another entity (Same as Law Enforcement Officers, hire by an agency to serve the public.) - State/Statutory Mandated Training - REQUIRED - State License Issued or required - REQUIRED - Commissioned by an Agency - REQUIRED - Federal Background Checks - REQUIRED - Fingerprints On Record - REQUIRED - Polygraph Protection Act - EXEMPT - Employment With Criminal Record - DISQUALIFIED - Judicial Obligation To Act - REQUIRED - Can be required to take Polygraphs - Can be required to go thru Psych Evals - Can be required to take a Urinalysis - Can be required to take Written Exams - Can be required to take Oral Exams Mission: - #1 Over-All Liability Reduction (This Includes, but isn't limited to Theft, Trespassing, Assault/Battery) - #2 Public Safety & Peace Keeping - #3 Customer/Client/Patronage Relations - #4 Criminal Apprehension Other Information: - Charged with duties that a Security Guard would not generally be employed for (ie. Overnight Protection of a Construction Sight) - Are Liable only to themselves and their respective Agency, and Not Their Client in regards to their actions... - If operating at a retail store, the STORE IS NOT LIABLE FOR THE ACTIONS of the Security Officer"s... - Security Officer's also carry a 'Judicial Obligation To Act' in the Defense of Another in any case where someone is in Harms Way... Obligation To Act: - Most Legislative State Laws/Statutes state that Security Officer's have zero Obligation To Act, however, Judicial Courts have set forth a precedence that requires them to act, regardless of the legislation... - This 'Judicial Obligation To Act' is also referred to as the 'Moral Obligation To Act' - This renders the "Observe & Report Only" order, Unlawful... - May Vary State-to-State, Security Officer's should pay attention to all Judicial Cases involving Security Agencies in U.S. Sepreme Court and Within Their Respective State in which they Operate... Examples of Security Officer's: - Mall Security - Subdivision Security - Generally Uniforms in a Law Enforcement Style Uniform that indicates an Agency of Affiliation (A.o.A.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Security Guard: - Hire by the same entity in which they are going to serve. (Guards are on internal payroll of the place being served) - State/Statutory Mandated Training - NOT APPLICABLE - State License Issued or required - NOT REQUIRED - Commissioned by an Agency - NOT APPLICABLE - Federal Background Checks - NOT REQUIRED - Fingerprints On Record - NOT REQUIRED - Polygraph Protection Act - NOT EXEMPT - Employment With Criminal Record - POSSIBLE (Depends on hiring party/authority) - Judicial Obligation To Act - NOT REQUIRED - Can be required to take a Urinalysis - Can be required to take Written Exams - Can be required to take Oral Exams Mission: - #1 Anti-Theft Apprehensions - #2 Patronage Relations - #3 Liability Reduction - #4 Safety & Peace Keeping of Patronage Other Information: - Charged with the duties of Preventing Theft, and making Theft Apprehensions for the individual store they work for... - Maintaining the peace within their patronage (ie. Club Bouncers) - And in many cases are tagged with labels other than that of Security (ie. Loss Prevention, or Asset Protection) - This group thus far, does not have any obligations to act in the defense of another... Examples of Security Guards: - Asset Protection & Loss Prevention (AP/LP) - Tuxedo Dressed Guards in a Jewelry store... - Club Bouncers - Normally Plain Clothes, but May wear a Law Enforcement Style Uniform with Indication of the Business in which they are operating within... - The store that employs them is liable for their actions... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There is a big difference between the two... As you can see above, the focus of their missions have different priorities... The two different occupation are commonly mistaken for each other due to the fact they rock the [ Security ] label... But, they are in fact different, and are Generally trained to do two completely different things...

[@Gremlin14112]

I happen to be the Director of Operations for the Security Enforcement Agency I work for...

[@securityguardcommand9792]

I tend to agree with your distinction between the titles. I like to think that an officer is more autonomous where a guard is simply stuck a a post.

[@dasandman14]

Thank you for your support

[@lestherruiz]

I am a security officer, i believe the difference is in how you present yourself and your outlook. I got all my uniforms made to fit. Clean my boots every day, iron my clothes. wear my badge and other insignias. keep a clean haircut and no facial hair. Have a bachelor's degree, speak English, Spanish, French, and Chinese. I have traveled to many countries and I keep studying to get some medical expertise. Currently working for a courthouse. Always armed or not always wear a duty belt, and keep your head held up high. A guard on the other hand keeps his uniforms one size too big, shoes dirty, unshaven, unclean cut. you get the point.

[@dasandman14]

Great points. I appreciate your insight. It is important to have a sharp appearance.

[@robertortiz8540]

In 2005 New Jersey Legislatures passed a law which they don't call them security guards anymore now they are called Security Officers Registration Act. All security Officers must complete the training which is consist of 24 hours armed security officers have to renew their sora card every year unarmed security have to renew every two

[@Lilrocfamily]

Nice video 👍🏽I’m also a security officer myself

[@kgthompson5814]

I work for a security company and they define a security officer as one that patrols and enforces traffic laws and responds to community emergencies apposed to security guards who mostly just observe and report mostly within a building and its premises. I think the traffic part is what mainly identifies us as officers. According to our company.

[@dasandman14]

That’s a good distinction. The patrol and emergency response aspects are much different than just sitting in a guard shack or at a front desk.

[@SuhaybNasir-s8i]

Yeah

[@securemindsetofficial]

Hi, Robin here for Secure Mindset and fellow security professional. I think you really have some good points. Yet I think the title doesn't matter even if it states by law. I agree like most officer sounds better, but it doesn't matter. I think the work that we do is way more important then the title. Maybe in the future we will be seeing a difference caused by professionalism. To reach that the industry needs to have a far better reputation. We have got a komt

[@Flutice]

Security Officers do more task then just standing at a door all day

[@dasandman14]

Good point!

[@fireluvr]

no disrespect but if u were an emt why would you downgrade to security

[@dasandman14]

Chris L. It was not a downgrade. It can actually be a pay raise depending on where you work.

[@michaelmohrle1773]

Has to do with rank, Security does it in NJ at least. You get a security officer license from the state police then you can be a S/O, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain. You can also be an undercover store detective.

[@dasandman14]

That makes sense. The more experience you gain, the higher your chances are of getting promoted.

[@publicservant6512]

I have seen armed security Officers without patrol cars, just walking the premises mostly at Banks. I Bank with TVA employees credit union, The armed security officer mostly stands around watching the lobby slumped over on the counter top talking with the bank tellers he's definitely not patrolling the premises in a car. I've seen unarmed security guards Patrol mall parking lots in cars & Jeeps, I've seen armed security Officers without a protective vest on I have witnessed this at (Home Federal Bank) locally . That has been my observation around town in TN

[@jennamiller3114]

The biggest indicator is the client and the degree of security they want.

[@kgthompson5814]

Thanks for the video I will subscribe. Did you get a PPO ? That's kinda what I'm trying to accomplish here.

[@dasandman14]

Thank you sir. What do you mean by PPO?

[@kgthompson5814]

Private Patrol Operator license. Operating your own security business. You need 1000 hours minimum of on duty experience in order to apply. Not a bad business these days.

[@dasandman14]

@@kgthompson5814 That makes sense. I don’t have my own company. How do you like it?

[@robertortiz8540]

In 2005 New Jersey new law came out that's called Security Officers Registration Act. SORA unarmed security officers have to renew their SORA card every two years and armed security officers have to renew their SORA card every year also this new law changed the title from security guard to security officers.

[@dodongjanjan5044]

absolutely right sir, goes the same here in my country in Philippines,

[@M4140-q4q]

The difference is... ...there is no difference

[@jennamiller3114]

Training is the difference.

[@lilbandspola]

Thank you so much for this info brother! I'm only 15 right now but ever since I was 12 I wanted to be a cop but later on I saw that being a cop is dangerous and I know some security agency's are too but for me personality I like security better. What are your thoughts on this. I'm going to wait until I'm 21 to be a armed officer in 2024.

[@dasandman14]

miguel 2005 Thank you brother. I believe it is possible to make a career in the security field because the field is constantly growing. I also have another video on my channel where I discuss careers in security.

[@Mykael_G]

How can one become a security officer after starting out as a guard?

[@Mykael_G]

And how could I get into different branches of security in the future?

[@dasandman14]

You would need to continue pursuing more training opportunities, such as active shooter response and fire prevention. The more training you have, the higher your chances are to move up from being a guard at a simple site such as a warehouse to being an officer at a more complex site such as a private community, hospital, or college campus.

[@heribertoortiz7011]

Excellent video

[@Silence724]

No.....means the same.

[@nomadicconquistador7-5-39]

There is no differences between the two, simply if you understand English a guard is referred to a guard fixed to a location known as a sentry guard. You on the other drive a vehicle so you are referred to as a patrol officers. Training is all the same, licenses (if required) are the same, laws to be followed are the same, the only differences one is mobile and the other is not.

[@timsolomon8352]

You are correct Nomadic. It's the same at least here in NC. Some companies may require EMT training like he said but the title still means the same as far I know. I do more patrol work as an armed guard / officer. However it's still the same qualifications.

[@Texasmilitarydepartmentvid9654]

Wrong Security Guard Level 2 Unarmed. Security Officer level 3 our 4 . A Armed Security Guard with more privileges our someone acting as a Body Guard . A Patrol Officer is someone who patrols in a vehicle.

[@Gremlin14112]

Guards are Never Licensed in any state, and are generally stationary, Security Officer's are State Mandated to be Licensed & Trained according to State Statutes, and are not generally stationary, as they tend to cover vast areas of ground... For me for instance, I cover the area of 3 freeways in my states... Guards would be stuck at a specific store or building permanently, without rapid relocation... Officer's can be rapidly relocated, in some cases, like myself, up to 100+ miles away... Security Enforcement Officer's, whom are licensed, therefore known to the State, are also eligible, under certain circumstances, to be Deputized by the state for the purpose of certain roles... Security Guards, whom are not licensed by any state, therefore unknown to the state, would not be eligible for such Deputized role... In some Municipal Jurisdictions, Security Guards may be required to Register with the Municipality, but still remain with no license with the State... Such Registration is only applicable in Municipalities...

[@Gremlin14112]

@@Texasmilitarydepartmentvid9654 The difference does not lie in whether there is a vehicle involved, as either may have a vehicle to their disposal... Nor, is having a vehicle legally measurable... There is a Legal Difference between a Security Guard and a Security Enforcement Officer... Two different roles, jobs, and occupations, as well as mission, as referenced in another comment I made on this video...

[@Gremlin14112]

@@timsolomon8352 If you are Licensed with the State, that renders you as an Officer per the legal terms... If you are not Licensed with the State, then you would be a Guard... That really is the easiest way to determine, as the License only applies to Officer's in every state... The State Licensing Agency's don't always use the proper terminology for nearly anything, so don't expect the License to state the correct terms...

[@reallauradee]

Most of the security guards I see at stores or even state gov buildings, they're are on their phones.

[@dasandman14]

lol Yeah. Most people do not take security work seriously. It is unfortunate.

[@alainnormandin3600]

No difference. It is semantics. One term is prefered by some, the other by others.

[@MikeReed]

I think your on track with your thoughts. I think the difference comes down to what your doing as well. A guard is just there, watching items. A officer is doing the same, but has more interactions with people. They are more involvoed in what is going on. Guard work is a much slower, and some say boring field. I also think an officer has way more knowledge, so I think we are pn the same page brother.

[@jaypitts3100]

kb1nyd I I don't think so folks like this gets it in thier minds that thier the police and start doing things police do and get themselves hurt or put in jail

[@GLENN1950ify]

99% of all security are guards. The word officer is the same as the word official. An official is a person elected or appointed to represent some governmental entity and has powers of authority related to the entity they work for. A police Officer is an official empowered by the state, municipality, political subdivision, or agency to investigate crime, make summary as well as warranted arrests, and to keep the peace and to take action pertaining to rules. To obtain warrants based upon probable cause and to carry out other duties as a statute may allow or demand.. None of this has anything to do with a security guard.. A security guard is an individual charged with the securing and protection of people and or property at the bequest of a private interest. Beholden to local and sate laws and the agency and the customer. The security guard is by contract acting as an agent for the customer and their property. There is no official capacity in the security guard position. A security license imparts no special status allowing any enforcement roll to the security guard other than enforcing the rules of the customer, and then within local and state statutes. The security license is to protect the public from the security guard. There is another level that is neither security guard or police. The proper name for these people are "SPECIAL PURPOSE POLICE". Depending on the jurisdiction there may be people assigned to locations that require an intense police presence.. Certain municipal locations, low income housing, high income housing, transit systems, sensitive locations, hired locations that can afford the services. A special purpose police man/woman is hired by a private entity or public entity and get a much more intense and technical training course than security guards. Under state or local law are deputized or appointed to a position with limited police powers. These usually include the powers of arrest and investigation similar or same as the police. In some jurisdictions they may issue UAT's (traffic and parking citations) returnable to a municipal court.

[@awesomeduck500]

Omfg yes this clown in the video is dumb as a bag of hammers on knowledge of security guards

[@Whiskeyx89]

You are what the state attorney general designates you as. Normally this is on your "guard card" or "work card." I'd stay away from officer unless you want to be slapped with impersonation.

[@dasandman14]

Thank you for your comment. It all depends on your perspective. I am not referring to the literal definitions of the words, but rather the training and professionalism surrounding them.

[@emmawoolaston7865]

Dasan: 👉how about the different working in the airport as Security Officer rather than Security Guard❓ Thank you in advance 💝👈

[@dasandman14]

Emma Woolaston In an airport, I would say that security guards mostly direct traffic, such as by making sure that vehicles do not park in the fire lanes for too long, but security officers patrol and are trained to detect suspicious behavior.

[@emmawoolaston7865]

@@dasandman14 👉💝 Beautiful. Good enough.

[@emiliomcmahon2420]

My girlfriend just became a security officer any advice for her btw she was the only female in her class

[@dasandman14]

I would advise her to just have confidence in her skills and abilities regardless of her gender. Males and females can both be successful in the public safety field. It is more about how you deal with people than your gender.

[@themusicman2005]

I did this type of work for years. There is no difference. "Security Officer" is a term that was coined for a more prestigious title. The level of training required is dependant upon what type of account you are guarding and/or how much your company is willing to pay for your training. Some companies don't bother and are in it purely for profit. Others are very passionate and take time to train their guards.

[@slender169101]

Honestly, i've seen not much difference i am a security officer (Tho tribal) and honestly we just do the same as a guard we observe, report, prevent. Only thing we can do different is we can actually put our hands of people and enforce (VERY LITTLE)

[@dasandman14]

Good points. It depends on the company and its policies.

[@otcuwrld9941]

Tim Tebow became a security officer? Thought he went to the jags

[@dasandman14]

Haha Thank you

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[@jgarcia334]

How to deal with a security guard that has mental problem and makes the area more hostile work place? Abusive and mentally problem but the company will still protect her even dough if that person is toxic.

[@MouseCIick]

the difference is that one will get shot and the other one might not get shot. you get to decide who get shot.

[@jennamiller3114]

The guard.

[@andrewkonstantine1139]

I'm a pso it's the same thing as a gaurd

[@keylow2438]

Exact same thing 👌🏽

[@woodsman335]

I think this is how he differitiates the two titles in his mind.

[@sandranapier6307]

It's Officer only.. I made Lieutenant 20 years ago.

[@dasandman14]

Nice job working your way up through the ranks.

[@ericsam1761]

Either way...both are shitty dead end jobs...lol.

[@johnthundershield3769]

eric sam a job is a job. Better than flipping burgers at McDonald's

[@ericsam1761]

Jason Johns ...even flipping Burgers anywhere is a shitty job...As a former Field Manager, I trained my employees to use their security job as a stepping stone...

[@anonymousstranger8766]

Not necessarily true. The company I worked for as a security guard paid my way through college and helped me break into Executive Protection, where I now make 85K a year. Just because you live a dead end life doesn’t mean security is a dead end job.

[@ericsam1761]

Anonymous Stranger well, how long have you been an executive protector?? I have worked for some of the largest companies in the Los Angeles area...I got tried of the office politics. I personally do not like undermining fellow employees and/or other companies just to make a buck. I got tired of cutting corners to propose a low bid for a contract only to increase profits for the board of directors...but, that is just me. If you can stay in the game and sleep peacefully at night. More power to you...

[@anonymousstranger8766]

+eric sam Going on 6 years. You’ll get office politics anywhere you go. All jobs come with its own form of BS. The exec prot you work sounds different from what I do, however. I work for a company who has a division of EP guys for the board members. No contracts.

[@ΠαναγιωτηςΜαυρος-ω8μ]

I am Security from Greece

[@angeloletizia1029]

Is it rough over there in greece?

[@GrecoLefteris]

Παππού άσε το security γιατί γελάνε και οι πέτρες

[@GrecoLefteris]

@@angeloletizia1029 nope things are getting better

[@josephnafnalus8221]

LOL "highly trained".

[@josephnafnalus8221]

I'm glad a security guard career is working out for you.

[@kinggrizzlytakesontheworld1441]

Joseph Nafnalus when cops or military come to the security field they think they can say highly trained. And corner out regular joes lol. When in fact all that training is garbage to a observe and report job.

[@kinggrizzlytakesontheworld1441]

Ron Sicat there is a big difference in united states goverment security in comoarison with private security, bro your not even in the conversation. Your legit.

[@josephsekera7123]

You are a guard your guarding the parameters inside and outside lol no difference

[@josephsekera7123]

I’m a cop when I’m not doing security but I consider myself a guard when working security

[@TheRealDeal7625]

It’s the same.

[@blairboyd3379]

What you are saying it is not true,a security guard, and a security officer is the same thing.Some complex used two or more guards, based on the size of the community.The same security guard or officer you are talking about, they both switch position within their hours.So when he is saying that he does different things from the security guard,it is not true.Some company is required that every security guards does, some form of course in CPR.But that does not a security guard,or a security officer responsible to do.But they just trained you in case of a emergency situation, that you can render some form of first aid, before the paramedics arrive.I been in the security sector over 42 years, from a cop to a security guard,or officer.During my time as a cop every single cops, must do their first aid class, and took a written test.First is required by law to be a police officer in Jamaica, you have to take a written test during your time of training.I have done 22 years as a security guard or officer in the united States,works with several companies and.Is only one company that requires everybody to do the course, and a written test by the property management at the mall.So what that guy is saying is all foolishness,he thinks he can fool everybody.

[@Jj-rc7in]

There’s no difference..

[@smithjoey1985]

lol I know

[@johnyracercat]

Without the patrol car directly behind you, you could easily be mistaken for a burglar. All black, no markings.

[@dasandman14]

John Watcher That aspect was intentional. I removed or covered up identifiers for confidentiality purposes.

[@applepoop10]

What about Security Supervisor?

[@dasandman14]

A supervisor is a leader in the field who oversees other employees. Is that what you mean?

[@applepoop10]

@@dasandman14 yes

[@agnomymous]

I'm not sure if you're contract or proprietary, but as a contract officer, this is the difference for me: The client. The client determines whether I'm a guard (like a loss prevention position I'd applied for) or an officer (the job I have). They could just as easily refer to me as "guard" and my job would be the same. Until I have an assignment where "guards" and "officers" coexist, I'll remain convinced that we're the same thing.

[@dasandman14]

That’s a great point. Different clients have different expectations. Some simply want guards for basic access control whereas others want officers with enhanced training.

[@alcamacho4968]

you forgit Security Professional

[@jennamiller3114]

That's a security guard.

[@r6685]

Security officer or Security guard? The only thing that matters is who is gonna do their job and earn their pay when the situation gets hot.

[@Dunny901]

Hit the nail on the head, brother. Stay safe out there and watch your six.

[@brianwilliams9706]

You should refer to www.securityguard-license.org/ and check out each States definition of these two roles.

[@ralphyboy3856]

Brian Williams good link thanks

[@alfonsohinojo28]

Security guard $11.00 hr no risk Security officer. $13.25 hr on high alert at a bank

[@justanotherguy3850]

@Alfonso Hinojo :: I don't know what state you work in but you're underpaid. That's barely minimum wage. Back in the early 1970s fresh out of the army and working high-level security I was making nearly $30 an hour. In the 1970s. Regular pay plus shift differential plus Supervisor pay equals a nice living. Of course then I became a police officer and have since retired from that. Maybe you guys should unionize if that's the pay differential. Seriously. I'm not trying to knock you at all. Anyone that's willing to work for scraps is only worth scraps. It's somewhat falls in line with AMR EMT's making $13.25 an hour. That's ridiculous! They actually have the lives of their patients in their hands and they only make $13.25 an hour. Even the paramedics that work for AMR only make a little bit more and that's after 1400 hours of mandatory training and state certification.

[@ralphholiman7401]

I saw this explained better on Paul Blart, Mall cop.

[@mustang460789]

New Jersey dosen't care whats its called. As long as they get your money.

[@danielm2522]

Who gives a damn about the name we still looked at as rent a cops no matter how u put it 😂😂 Lol there's always that one security guard who takes it way to seriously can already tell this guy is one of them

[@andreslosa4759]

One is a wannabe cop the other one is a warm body for the agency

[@nomadicconquistador7-5-39]

At the end of the day it's the same job in America we say flash light and in Britain they say torch which references the same object. In security despite how you label the title, security job is all the same "protect property and persons". Need I say more!

[@TheAngrySecurityGuardChannel]

There is no difference between a security guard or a security officer. Both means same thing. Security guards are not highly trained. They take a guard card class, fire a box of ammo and that’s it. If a state has a requirement. A security guard monitoring a video camera is and does the same thing as security officer. Security receives no training beyond CPR, first aid and how to use an AED, if a state requires it, and is not a high skill. It’s taught to first graders. You have to get more in-depth training from the outside. I’m sure when you got your guard license you weren’t trained on GSW kits CDN usage like you were as an EMT. I don’t know of any state that provides that level of training to security license classes. Now I can tell ya from experience from working security AND working protective services. That’s what your trying to compare a “guard” to an “officer.” More in depth training comes from protective/ protection services opposed to security. Believe it or not, there’s a difference due to greater responsibilities. Different levels of training and qualifications that an armed security officer wouldn’t receive. Security is to observe and report and be a deterrent. Even armed security. When working protective/ protection services. Your job and duty is more than to observe and report. Your job and duty entails to protect the people and the property which entails advanced training than a security guard or security officer receives from an armed guard card class. Believe it or not, security guards and security officers, even armed are usually in places just for insurance policies. Usually all security guards or security officers are not even allowed to draw their weapons under any circumstances. Why? Because regular “security” is to be a deterrent AND to observe and report. Whereas, a protective/ protection officer has more duties and requirements than just observing and reporting. Trust me, I worked regular security jobs and I’ve worked protection services also. Even with an active state required security guard/ officer license. I had to go through a few weeks of in depth training because my job and responsibilities were higher than an armed security guard. That’s where “highly trained” comes into play in the security field. I respect protection officers over a security guard really because I know what they go through. That’s why security is called security and protection services is called, protection services. May be in the same industry but it’s not the same levels of training or priorities! I’ll never work regular security again unless it’s protection services.

[@dasandman14]

Nice points. I know of some museums that call their security departments “protection services,” but I imagine you mean executive protection?

[@TheAngrySecurityGuardChannel]

@@dasandman14 that’s because they’re protective services. Not security. There is one museum I know of that has a police department but are security guards that are sworn LEOs. You know the capital police, NASA police, pentagon police are protection officers but are sworn police officers on their property? I know for a fact for capital police, they only have pretty much one building to protect. Not even 1 mile of jurisdiction. Same with pentagon police. My state has police security and sheriffs security. They’re law enforcement but security with more powers. If your highly trained and skilled. Say your working a building and you see someone taking pictures or videos of the facility. What do you do? What are the proper steps and channels to take? I bet you would get it wrong since you don’t work for a government entity.

[@TheAngrySecurityGuardChannel]

@@dasandman14 executive protection is bodyguards, BTW.

[@TheAngrySecurityGuardChannel]

@@dasandman14 judging by your videos. Do you even have a firearm? I can’t see no firearm nor mags. And yet, call yourself an officer?

[@TheAngrySecurityGuardChannel]

@@dasandman14 as an EMT, allegedly. I’m sure you’d know the dangers of responding to certain meds without LE, hence, a firearm. Pretty sure you learned of staging and the importance of staging in many med calls. Doubtful an agency would call on an unarmed guard to asses situations before fire rescue arrives. Or law enforcement.

[@tysmith9333]

Hey guys Sandman here 😂

[@kenrivers9757]

For all of you that dont see a difference between a SEC GUARD AND SEC OFFICER..fire a gun in front of the guard then the officer but post your address first so we can send flowers to your funeral....

[@XxTournaquetxX]

I hate my job. 😒

[@cupcakez-n-razorbladez9760]

alot of security companies changed it to “security professional” now 😸 juss keepin ya in the loop

[@jennamiller3114]

That's primarily allied universal and it's sibling companies.

[@whitecastle323]

I am neither, I am "Rambo Officer"

[@Southwestgamer505]

@@whitecastle323 giggity

[@yeisonartiquez8469]

@@whitecastle323 😂

[@yeisonartiquez8469]

@@jennamiller3114 speaking of allied! I recently got hired with them!

[@zalleywaalley8227]

in the security company I work for in my home state, we had to qualify with a firearm every six months, then we had to qualify with mace once a year along with qualifying for defensive tactics every six months and I was still a security officer/guard lol

[@Emon-xf2gk]

no difference, in my state its the same exact thing. Youre whatever the state youre in calls you. tennessee youre a guard/officer

[@roni1976]

Man this is like you trying to tell us the difference between the color white and off white lol

[@zaidchalabi1599]

I do security part time Easy chill job $15 an hr Doesnt get any better

[@iIovethetrinityicloud]

What do you do?

[@nowayangelo]

Same i get paid 14 its awesome

[@ChipsA17]

Nice. I just got hired as a security guard.

[@awesomeduck500]

In the USA is called security officer or security guard in canada it's just security guard and they can all do the same job it depends on what king of security job your looking for we have events close protection tactical which has more gear then at dumbass and we have bodyguards and armed security armoured car gigs and we have residential security aswell just cause you say one title is different then the other is false I am a security guard and I work tactical security and close protection and I also work event security on the side I have use of force and baton training I have arrest training and ems training so dont label security guards as some lower job if they dont have certian qualifications

[@vladimirtrump3326]

£9 a hour in England

[@rodbender8862]

In Oregon you can't work in a security position at all unless you become a licenced security officer with the state. That goes for armed or unarmed. I had to pass quite a bit a training to get my license, and it has to be renewed every two years. I then went though additional training with my company. So I guess I can say I'm a security officer.

[@MaharlikaAWA]

Is the job worth it? Do you get paid enough and is it hard? Do they force you into gravetard shifts?

[@marcdemmon208]

In Canada security gard is not leasted in the criminal code yuo a can attest under civlain arrest but in Canada we don't ego trip like yuo America s your only can attest on private property like any home owner yuor not that emplortant. Are security leasted in America Caminal code

[@crissanchez4950]

That’s generally how it is for any state. People who work in “security” without any type of licensing will be labeled as loss prevention because then the company that hired them doesn’t need to have them licensed. As well there’s additional licensing required to be an armed security officer in most all states. And further than that, there’s additional licensing required to be able to be a Personal Protection Officer (armed security that can wear plain clothes like a celebrity body guard for example)

[@repo1551]

Rob what's funny in Oregon is our dpsst cards call us unarmed/armed professionals (private security providers) PR to the max lol

[@xcaptainspookyx6115]

​@@marcdemmon208english please

[@kennishall2317]

There is no dam different between the two titles I've been doing this for twenty yrs it depends on the company u work for how there training program is and the clients demands of service. As a former police explorer the majority of my training started there where I served til I was 21

[@justinmcgillxboxreigns6591]

Wowwwzo

[@awesomeduck500]

Kennis hall that's true it's just based on your training and the companies training and this say is saying a security guard is a fucking alarm clock is disrespectful I do all types of security work

[@joyceemanee252]

Hi, if they’re exactly the same what’s is the training or license do you need to become a security officer?

[@winnabegobob1547]

I am just a security guard

[@awesomeduck500]

Nothing wrong with that he is trying to say security guards are dumb and not educated

[@Jaystub]

@@awesomeduck500 me too, lol...just a guard.

[@xcaptainspookyx6115]

​@awesomeduck500 that's not what he's saying at all. It's just a fact that we (security officers) have to go through more training/testing and have to perform more duties than a regular security guard.

[@ashleybro6933]

I'm interviewing tomorrow with a security company and I've been looking up different tips for interviews and things I'd want to know. This was interesting and to-the-point, thank you!

[@RicondaRacing]

Just have a pulse and they'll hire you

[@agluebyaglueby7978]

This video is embarrassing!!! They are literally the same thing.....companies use the term officer instead of guard because it gives a more professional and authoritive sound to it. It takes a ged or high school diploma, clean record and no skills to become a security officer...

[@4retep]

State of California..as per Bureau of Security and Investigative Services..”Security Guard” and “Security Officer” are interchangeable and have same meaning.

[@dasandman14]

4retep Very interesting. Thank you for sharing.

[@justmee1988]

Hey guys! Nice to see you doing some videos now as well like Michael does. Interesting to note here in Ontario, as you may know I own KC Security Services, and it is illegal in this province to use the term Security Officer. Very annoying and.demeaning in my opinion, we hope to have that changed one day.

[@Astralpilot2.0]

A security guard is a security guard. A security officer don't have a higher level of training rather a CCW. A security officer is licensed to carry concealed. How it makes sense I really don't know but that's the difference

[@williamalston3053]

Great video, I am currently working as a security guard for a Horizontal Property building and my responsibilities are verry limited to main gate and in other times on foot patrol of HP lobbies. But my actual expertise is as a Security Officer in Wich I worked 14+ years at a vessel terminal facility. During this period ( 2002 h 2015) my responsibilities were highly demanding, including creating, modifying and certifying the port facilities security plan; and reporting to local authorities ( even prosecuters) they called it "Security Assistant". So, as of my experience, an Officer supervises all guards on site and issues process protocols at a more State or lawfull manner... Thanks for your insight!!!

[@dasandman14]

william alston Thank you for your kind words. It is nice to hear from a professional in the security field.

[@joyceemanee252]

Hi, what’s the training or license do you need to become a security officer?

[@williamalston3053]

@@joyceemanee252 Regards, S.O's normally undergo a traning at a local Police academy if you qualify for age, weight and so on, some academies even request no piercings and or tatoos, depending on state or country. But some, like myself, have degrees in other fields as auditoring, crime scene investigation and other related high studies. If you got a degrees in those fields you have part of it done. Placed my resume at a local vessel terminal and they hired me as a S.O to sign Security declarations for Vessel S.O's who needed assurance that the terminal they where docking to was a safe place, also supervise the subcontracted guard force.. All this happend post 911 events and was mandatory here where i am. People confuse the normal Security guards as Security Officers. Difference being in that the guards work for subcontractors (private security companies) and theese are regulared by state or country law. S.O's are part of the state or local Security defence team. Hope was clear enough good luck!!!!

[@Paulie675]

Lmao it’s the same thing dude, go be a cop man ... this is hard to listen to ...

[@philiptrammell813]

There is no difference between the two. I worked both ends. Guard, Officer, Agent, Specialist are all titles that you can use but they’re all security guards

[@robertjugueta2700]

The primary difference between a security guard and security officer is ego. Nothing else. Period. Been everything one can think of since 1996. I dont care if i am called a guard or an officer. Does not matter, the job matters. Everything else is ego

[@hain0064]

Highly trained. Hahaha. Security officer training equals 1/100th police training.

[@joseruiz4026]

Damn your local security guards must suck as lmao

[@GLENN1950ify]

Your not an officer... None of you is any kind of an officer, I'm not a security officer.. None of you is a security officer. You are a security guard

[@joarr4351]

lol this guy serious wanna be cop like bro all community security does that

[@anthonyamburn7755]

I've been a Security officer for 10 yrs and they are the same. Sorry

[@awesomeduck500]

They're sa,e exactly he is a ducking dumbass dont wanna swear on youtube haha he saying security guards are a dumb and not educated and I'm from Canada and I've done tactical security close protection security event security which includes close protection

[@shelly2599]

Thank you and God Bless 🙏 Be Safe Out There. 🛡️

[@Nickstuff100]

They are the same thing. Referring to a security officer as “highly trained” is pretty funny

[@dasandman14]

Most security personnel have minimal training, but there are some very highly trained security departments. As an example, check out the City Center Security Department in Fort Worth, Texas: ccsecurity.com

[@stephensonpt44]

I disagree with you because there are security officer and guard by definition are the same. By observation and experience there are experienced officers such as myself who work at a front desk and have the training such as first aid, and CPR. I personally know of security guards who patrol, don't do their job, and don't have the experience like you and I mentioned.

[@dustingibson4072]

Every state looks at it differently, here in Ohio majority of the time if you’re unarmed you’re a security guard and if you’re armed you’re a security officer. Imo armed is the only way to do security. It’s a crazy world we live in and to walk around in a uniform with no weapon for self defense isn’t going to do you or anybody else any good. That being said whatever tools you use for your trade. Make sure to put that practice in 🤘🏻

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I would train or practice more than I do but that requires time & 💲. I currently have 2 Glocks, a 26 gen 5 9x19mm & a big Glock 20 10mm gen 4. I'd buy a few more weapons & get more range time if I could.

[@ashleybro6933]

I'm interviewing at a security company tomorrow morning, and I'm in Ohio as well. It's an unarmed position, but I would be willing to receive training to be an armed guard if I started the job and liked it.

[@dustingibson4072]

Ashley Broening Awesome! I hope the interview went well. Strategic Training Group out of Columbus is where I took my OPOTA 20. Highly recommended company!

[@FrankFarmerSr]

To be perfectly honest I would consider a unarmed security a guard and I would considered a armed security a officer, because a unarmed security guard is just a human scarecrow and a armed security officer authority figure.

[@dasandman14]

Very good points. I like your human scarecrow analogy. lol I have seen some armed security officers who are not very professional. Do you think security officers who carry less lethal weapons can be professional?

[@tomgreywolf507]

In the United States, it depends on state regulations and laws. Not every state has the same laws or requirements. There are some states that security officers have to go through a complete course and have arrest powers. Then there are other states who issue special police commissions. Where special police are technically security officers who have the same powers as regular police officers. Except they are getting paid by a private entity. Where in other states, there's no course whatsoever. They have to pass a minimal background check and they have no power to do anything other than call police. And Then There are a whole bunch of requirements and duties in between. There is no one set of rules and regulations for the entire country. Sometimes what state requirements are are minimal to what city requirements are. There are States that do not offer any type of extra powers to a security officer including special police commission. But, there are cities within those same states that have extra requirements and special police commissions for security officers. Some of those requirements are licensing, pepper spray, batons, tasers and firearms.

[@dasandman14]

Good points. There are definitely many differences from state to state.

[@mysterybill12]

Complete bs, it’s per state what is required of security officers, and yes they are guards just mobile.

[@tresyowell3955]

Why not be a police officer? Is my question to all security workers. Unless you are a security "contractor" in high risk area's No hate just wondering?

[@dasandman14]

It’s a good question. I have worked my way up in the security field and I enjoy what I do. I like the combination of security and EMS because it is more about public relations than strictly enforcement.

[@dcity1499]

In dc security guard/officer observe and report Special police are upgraded security officers and have oc, asp baton, firearms,etc. also Special police officers has the same powers as Police on the property they protect dc is the only city/state in America were special police are commissioned by the Police department in dc our regular security officers make between 12.50 to 20.00 Special police 15.00 to 30.00 then we have Federal Protective Officers they secure federal buildings thats a upgrade from our Special Police

[@rogerhernandez5193]

Good video but please put on patches on your jacket name plate security shield patch and company name patches on your side arm and American flag on the other side. But great video informative.

[@dasandman14]

Thank you for your kind words. I removed the insignia from my uniform in the video for privacy reasons.