Security Guards are Overworked and Underpaid.
Security guards are essential in almost every business; but in government facilities they provide a crucial service. Their presence not only deters crime coming from outside a facility, it also prevents criminal activity from happening within establishments. They are the first responders to incidents that require law enforcement assistance within a facility. Whether a situation is simple or dangerous, they respond and are responsible for the safety of the people and property that they are protecting. Security guards should be highly rewarded according to the services they provide as private defenders of the public.
The job description of a security guard can vary; but they deserve higher pay because their duty requires them to be first responders to any incident that may endanger the people or property their protecting. In facilities that have security guards, it is their job to investigate, document-record information, and try to resolve an issue that may occur while staying within the limitations of their authority. They provide a crucial form of law enforcement for public places and government facilities. Statistics show that the duties and salaries of security guards differ significantly based on their location. According to research from payscale.com security guards who work in museum and protect artifacts have higher salaries than security guards who work in schools and protect people. “The average salary of security guards that work in museums is 33,000 a year; whereas the average salary of security guards that work in schools is 27,000 a year”. Although there are differences in the equipment and job descriptions of each sec...
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...cent earned less than $16,680, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $39,360. These statistics show that their salaries of security officers does not match their jobs description; however, it does show that security guard wages are higher now, then they have been in the past, but is still not enough.
The fact show that security guards deserve more pay because of the work they do is evident. Furthermore, granting them more pay would not only entice security officers to take their careers more seriously, it would encourage them to perform more effectively. An increase in pay would express how much their work is appreciated and needed. If security officers are not offered higher wages, less people will choose the profession of a security officer, in the future. Which means more facilities and establishments will be less safe easy targets for criminals.
Since 1901, the Secret Service has been providing protection to the President of the United States, (Youngblood, 1973). Secret Service special agents are the backbone of the agency; they receive more training than any other law enforcement agency in the United States. Special agents conduct all investigations relating to counterfeiting and fraud as well as provide protection to elected officials. The mission of the Secret Service may seem straight forward, but it is actually challenging and complex. Through historical records, behind-the-scenes perspectives, and first-hand accounts, this study exposes the evidence that illustrates the effectiveness of Secret Service training.
Security is as diverse as the people who manage these teams or the organizations who hire them. The Types of Security can be classified into a large amount, and this report captures the most prevalent of the bunch. Loss prevention is one of the most common Types of Security, present at larger department stores and shopping
serve, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime, to enhance public safety when working
...recautionary measures such as removing trash cans, mail boxes, and welding manholes shut. When it comes to the President’s safety, they can never be too safe. In addition, the Secret Service uses advanced technology to help ensure the President’s safety. It is rumored that during President Obama’s inauguration, he was wearing a bulletproof suit made of materials that could absorb a lot of energy. So they don’t attract too much attention, agents also have microphones in their sleeves and clear earpieces. All in all, the President is kept safe and out of harms way as a result of the Secret Service. Originally created to stop the circulation of counterfeit money, the Secret Service has transitioned to keeping the President safe as well. They are able to do this as well as they do because of their expert raining and revolutionary methods of operation. Impact Statement.
There are plenty of ways we can prevent school shootings and one of them is by adding more school security officers. If there is more security, then it would be easier for them to give a warning when there could be a pote...
What is the purpose of police officers? Are they here to provide safety for the people or are they here to just mess up their lives? All around the country the statement “protect and serve” can be seen on any police vehicle and any police building. But more often times than not the question arises, who are they truly protecting? Themselves or the helpless citizens of The United States of America. Over the past century crimes rates have sky rocketed; although these crimes are not being committed by your everyday criminals they 're being committed by the police officers that are suppose to be protecting the people. The reasoning behind these crimes remains unknown, but, there are always two sides to every story.
The pay of some security guards may also affect how well they do their job. If they were paid a healthy amount then they would take their job more seriously because they would not want to lose t...
...ational requirements, work environment, earnings, job outlook, positive and negative aspects of the career. With this job one only needs a high school diploma but if one has a degree in criminal justice it betters their chance of getting hired. Being a detective the work environment can be stressful but rewarding at the same time. The average earning for a detective is approximately $56,980 a year but can progress the longer one is there. The employment rate for a detective is expected to grow 11 percent from 2012 to 2022. Some positive aspects of this career are rewarding, satisfying, the ability to work ones way up in the field, and many opportunities. Some negative aspects of this career are its dangerous, long hours, and mandatory retirement age. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Sir Winston Churchill.
"Police officers play a central role in the law enforcement system. They monitor criminal activity, take part in community patrols, respond to emergency calls, issue tickets, make arrests, investigate crimes and testify in court. A police officer 's first order of business is to serve and protect. Police officers serve their communities by helping citizens in times of crisis and emergency, such as when a natural disaster hits. To protect citizens on the road, they issue tickets to dangerous and careless drivers. To protect them in their communities, they make arrests that deter illegal and dangerous behavior." (Kokemuller, 2012).
...s and arrest suspects. Police officers apprehend offenders of the law; it is then their job to judge whether to issue a citation, warn them, or detain the offender. Some officers only respond to certain types of crimes, such as narcotics and domestic calls. Officers normally work full time and overtime is very common, officers work shifts and can be called when ever they are needed, whether it is back up or a wreck, officers have to respond. Crime will always be prevalent and police and law enforcement will always be needed the need for police officers will grow 11 percent from the year 2012 to 2022. The average salary for a police officer in 2012 was $56,980 the top 10 percent made $93,450 with the bottom percent making $33,060. The retirement age for police and detectives is usually lower and the amounts of benefits are a great way to keep officers on the force.
In my opinion police officer should not be allowed to accept gratuities for the simple reason mentioned by Peak (2016, p. 312) it is a very slippery slope. From my experience, there is always that one person willing to see how far he or she can push the envelope, which often led to a jester that was made by a presenter to instill a better relationship with the acceptor being abused by demanding more and more, hence the phrase slippery slope. However for me this is not a absolute “no” on my behalf, things other than monetary allowances may be acceptable but what is permitted should be outlined in the each police Departmental Organization Standard Operating Producers (SOP). For instance the night patrolmen should be allowed to accept coffee from local establishment since they are unable satisfy this need will confined to a patrol car. Moreover, the frequency to participating establishments will help to deter potential criminal activity. While in contrast police officers shouldn’t accept a reward from the owner of the establishment if they stopped a robbery.
Public officers have their main duty as protecting the society and ensure it is almost a crime-free zone while private security officers have their main duty as looking after the property they are to protect. Hiring of private security guards is for asset protection purposes, which will include people, property, and...
Preventing crime is very important, even though I believe that the first two responsibilities I mentioned also help to prevent crime. Preventing crime is very important, because police can deter individuals from committing more crimes or can even prevent them from committing a crime in the first place. Also, law enforcement can prevent a crime from happening by being present in the right place at the right time. When officers do their patrols of neighborhoods and busy streets, I believe that they catch a lot of people doing bad things. These individuals could be harassing other individuals or acting belligerent in public. There are a variety of offenses that an officer could possibly prevent, perhaps, not as many serious crimes, but I believe that they can prevent many demeanor crimes from
A security guard works in any building or area that needs protection from theft, fire, vandalism, and illegal entry. For every security guards job it depends on where they live and work. Every security guard has a different task. Some work in airports. If you work in an airport you might have to search travelers for weapons, explosives, or drugs. They may have also check cargo for illegal items. There are security guards that work museums and art galleries. These security guards have to make sure no one steals, damages, or touches artwork or historical artifacts. They also help people if they have questions and bring people to safety in case if there is a fire or an earthquake. In office buildings and factories, security guards have to make
Not all security guards are out in public, depending on position they can be watching through a camera. For example I would compare my quote to Dillard’s because they have cameras and security but security is looking through cameras and not physically there. “Security guards, also called security officers, protect property, enforce rules on the property and deter criminal activity”. Security guards are protection of a certain property to make sure rules are not broken. Rules are always broken that’s why you have a lower type of law enforcement. Being a security guard is important to understand because it requires a lot of dedication and it’s not only your life that can be in danger. You should always follow procedures and pay attention to your surrounding because you never know when or where danger lies.