The perception of security is stained by media, particularly in Paul Blart movie: Mall cop. The stigma and social interaction with security guards who are said to be lazy and dumb affect hiring process. With the guns and high crime rates, selling the security guard post is almost impossible. People believe that the job is unprofessional, involves chasing cars or use of guns making the recruitment venture troublesome.
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Below are tips of hiring quality security guards who have passion and take the job seriously.
                                   

Step #1: Post the Job

If you need security officers, you need to post the job online or in the daily newspapers. This is one way to get applicants so you can hire and also offer training, fill the post and get the business moving. Have a job description which explains the qualifications of the individual, interests and years of experience etc. A good description will attract the best candidates and save you time in going through unqualified resumes.
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Step #2: Think of the Millennials as you post jobs on various sites

Our generation is full of graduates living in their parents’ homes and can make good candidates for security guards industry. You need to strategies to attract their attention so as they are interested to apply for the jobs posted. Fortunately, they are social media addicts. Have your job ads on Facebook or Twitter as this is one powerful tool of getting the graduates to apply for the post.
Jonathan Kroll; 48 is a director at the Institute for Leadership & Training in Boston, gives advice to the millennials to take up positions where they can showcase their skills thus working their way to top positions
“That may mean you take a position that is less thrilling or has a title that feels limiting as compared to the ‘ideal’ job,” he says. “But the available time you have to explore other interests and callings will provide much nourishment, joy and meaning.”
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Millennial also embrace technology as a way to feel in control and accountable. It is a privilege for them to report on their rounds and feel independent. Most demand to use technology. As a recruiter you need to bear these in mind:
1. Recruit via social media
2. Use technology on daily tasks
3. Have on job incentives

Step #3: Interview Questions

The right interview questions will shed light on the personality of the individual. In security industry, individual character matters a lot as certain individuals may not fit in private or public safety. Create a scenario to find out ethical dilemma of an individual. For instance, ‘what if you find an individual in an area you are hired to protect?’ The answers will reflect motivation, organization, leadership skills and loyalty.

Step #4: The Influence of positive support

With proactive steps, you can hire guards plus create a positive environment for working. Give the incentives you promised during the interview process. With positive support, you can have employees increase their self esteem and confidence. Your employees will have morale to achieve greater individually or in teams which in turn leads to a prosperous company.
Look no further if you need someone to employ. You may ask for referrals from your staff members and they will be willing to assist. You may get their friends with same skill level and professionalism. Get the very best employees to work for you, qualified and also trusted. Be prepared and invest in the hiring process.  Weed out unqualified individuals and pick a hard working, trustworthy and an individual with good character.