Depends on the definition of unarmed. Sometimes they can carry a taser, and sometimes they can't. At the very least, they have a pair of handcuffs and a radio
not much
The length of your trining will be determined by rather you plan to be an armed or unarmed guard.
In order to obtain a security guard license in New York State (unarmed), you must complete the following steps: 1) Take the 8 hour NYS Security Guard Class 2) Obtain Electronic Fingerprints 3) Mail in Security Guard Application Form with any required items These are the minimum steps to become an unarmed security guard.
Most places will allow for you to become an unarmed guard... having a felony is a problem though.
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There is no difference. In some instances security companies themselves use a distinction of Armed to Unarmed personnel. Guard or security officer refers to Unarmed and Security Enforcement Officer refers to Armed. Each state has different licensing and laws about security personnel.
Yes, there are security officers that do not carry jobs. There are unarmed security officer jobs that do not require possession of a gun.
For defence of personnel and property.
That's determined by the security company, and what specific type of work they do. Depending on the nature of their job, security guards may carry firearms, non-projectile emitting weapons, or may even be unarmed.
Maybe. Local laws may differ. Some places armed private security is allowed, some places it isn't. If it is allowed by law, the particular security company policy will determine if a guard is armed. Usually guards are armed if they are transporting items of high value such as cash deposits.
The rules on whether security guards are required to carry guns varies from state to state and job to job. When applying for a job as a security guard you will be able to find out if this is a requirement of that particular role.
Yes