Security guard

A security guard (also known as a security officer, security inspector, factory guard, or protective agent) is a person employed by an organization or individual to protect their assets from a variety of hazards (e.g. crime, waste, damage, unsafe behavior, etc.) by enforcing preventative measures. These assets may include property, people, equipment, money, housing societies, etc. Guards protect them by maintaining a high-visibility presence to deter illegal and inappropriate actions. They may do that by looking (either directly through patrols or indirectly by monitoring alarm systems or video surveillance cameras) for signs of crime or other hazards and take action to minimize the damage. The actions could be warning and escorting trespassers off property, reporting incidents to clients, reporting to emergency services, informing police oremergency medical services, as appropriate. Security guards are generally uniformed to represent their lawful authority to protect private property. They are generally governed by legal regulations that set out eligibility requirements, such as a criminal record check, fitness levels, and permits or licenses needed from local authorities. Several countries prescribe a preference in hiring veterans or people with experience in police or paramilitary services. The authorities permitted for security guards vary by country and sub-national jurisdiction. They are hired by a range of organizations, including businesses, government departments an