Nowadays, a protective agent can mean many things and have many different roles: there are Executive Protection Officers, Asset Protection Agents, Patrol Officers, Bodyguards, Security Guards, Security Managers and the list goes on. Even if the job descriptions of these titles diverge, all these security specialists need similar qualities to be good at their job. Here are 6 attributes that protective agents should possess:
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6 Attributes for Protective Agents by Vali Majd
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The Fallacy of Security
It is as if we all suffer from some level of cognitive dissonance. The difference between feeling safe and being safe. And long the way are the many agencies, organizations, policies, plannings that most civilians entrust with their personal safety- us- the security professionals.
Yet, as I get to the airport in the back of my Uber I cannot but notice the planes taking off in abrupt ascents less than 800 meters from us. There are also the various police agencies, private security companies, airport greeters, and in many airports around the world- heavily armed military personnel. But today, I am only flying nationally from Vancouver Island to Toronto...
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Communication Styles by Emmanuel Manolakakis, Regional Director
For security professionals, it’s important to remember the different types of communication styles that are available to you. Here is a shortlist of
some basic ones ….
5 Types of Communication Styles
Passive communication.
Aggressive communication.
Submissive communication.
Naturally, we will all favor one or two types, but it's important to know them all...
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Listening Is Critical by Emmanuel Manolakakis, Regional Director
“SPEAKING ONLY WORKS IF IT GOES INTO A LISTENER”
YOUR SILENCE IS GOLDEN—STAY GOLDEN! Ask if they want to add anything.
Choose a goal that “resolves” the antagonism by getting beyond the conflict toward an agreement.
- Listen first
- Check your understanding for accuracy
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The Body Never Lies by Emmanuel Manolakakis, Regional Director
Body Language is older than spoken language. If the human race is nearly 3 million years old, human speech is only 100,000.
As a security professional, it is vital that you develop the skill of observation. Take the time to learn how to read and decode body language: first individuals and then of groups of people.
Here are a few mistakes I’ve seen security guards make …
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Security guards in high demand, face more stress on job during COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred an enormous demand for security guards, whose job descriptions have been expanded to include temperature checks, grocery store crowd control and — in at least one case — removing bodies from a morgue.
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9 Deescalation Tips from JTFSecurity Group Inc.
Have you ever been in the middle of a heated conflict where deescalation could have been useful? Here are 9 useful, basic but important tips to help you deescalate a situation without the use of force and in a respectful way.
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We are 2020 Chamber Awards finalists!
The JTFSecurity administrative team is delighted and thankful to announce that the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce has nominated JTFSecurity (not in one category) but in 3 categories for the Chamber 2020 Awards that will be held virtually on January 30th, 2021.
Not only that, we are even more thrilled to also be a 2020 Chamber Award finalists for the....
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Private Security and Investigative Services : Basic Security Procedures
Security guards need to respond to changes in their environment, which includes actions such as traffic movement, ensuring the safety of persons between and within locations, monitoring and managing the access and departure of persons and vehicles and observing and monitoring people. Security guards need to be aware of the correct way to deal with these situations. They should have the knowledge and skills required to assess the security of physical environments, to apply basic aspects of security in their roles and to assess the impact of drug use in the context of safety for oneself and others.
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JTFSecurity Expands into Toronto and Ontario.
It has been a long time coming! By popular demand, JTFSecurity is looking forward to bringing our socially conscious, progressive and refined approach to security management to the province of Ontario.
Dedicated to a superior approach to managing our client’s needs, we look at serving our retail clientele with specific brand protection, access control, pandemic measures, loss prevention and general static & patrol guards duties.
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Now that You are Licenced Security Worker
Read your licence carefully to ensure it is correct. It should identify you and:
- The types of security services you are authorized to perform, as well as
- Any conditions attached to your licence
If you have any concerns about your licence, contact Security Programs.
What to Know
- You may only use restraints or work with a dog with the Registrar’s authorization, which is listed on the back of your licence along with any conditions.
- You must carry your licence at all times when doing security work.
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7 security tips for security guards
As a security guard, you face various risks in the workplace, and to help protect others to the best of your abilities, you need to make sure you feel safe too. While each working environment presents its own challenges, there are numerous steps you can follow to perform at the top of your game. Read on from SafeGuard to learn 7 tips you can follow to stay safer in the workplace.
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Security Guard Checklist
A security guard watches out for uncommon events, prevents theft, guards a facility or item and otherwise works in the business of keeping things safe. Whether the guard works during the day or night, there are items that a guard should always watch out for. A security checklist will vary with each facility or the specific item, object or location that the guard keeps watch over, but there are certain common keys to any security guard's checklist.
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Private Security and Investigative Services
Security guards are expected to respond to emergency situations and to minimize the impact caused where the security guard is working. They may be required to perform a variety of duties during emergency procedures and should understand the importance of scene management.
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Security Gate Officer Duties
Security gate officers, also known as security guards, patrol and protect property from theft, invasion, fire and illegal activity. Typically, most security guards have the same functions, but some specific tasks depend on the location at which they work. Some are required to stay in one place for a length of time, whereas others may have to walk or drive around the property. Security gate officers work in department stores, hotels, apartment communities, museums, and jewelry stores...
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Available to serve our clients during the Covid-19 pandemic
General JTFSecurity Dispatch March 23, 2020 JTFSecurity Group Inc. Operations During the Covid-19 Pandemic. Flexibility: We continue to monitor developments and adapt as needed while supporting our clients with continued professionalism and dedication. What started as a healthcare issue quickly escalated into a security matter and is now moving into crisis management and response. Like many other businesses, we understand the difficulties these uncertain…
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Comox Valley Security Patrol and Response Services
We are thrilled to be offering some fantastic deals on our upcoming overnight mobile patrols to residences and businesses in the Comox Valley.
Our company was recently hired to conduct a variety of overnight patrols in the Valley for dedicated clients, and we have had great success in addressing their needs. As the weather warms up and days get longer, we know that overnight activities will increase around your area. As such, we would like to extend our services to you, with some great prices.
A few things to consider:
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EPST1: EXECUTIVE PROTECTIVE SERVICES TRAINING
EPST1 is our mid-level protective training course designed for both domestic and foreign duties. Our methodology focuses heavily on soft operation manoeuvres for non-hostile environments, enabling participants to make important life-saving decisions under duress. From VIP protection, to corporate clients, politicians and foreign dignitaries, the art of protection requires more than just big boys with imposing looks, cool cars and wanna-be action super heroes.
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Season’s Greetings from JTFSecurity Group
Seasons Greetings from the team at JTFSecurity Group! Wishing you a happy and safe holiday season, and all the best for 2020!
During this busy time of year, personal, personnel and property safety and security can get overlooked. Get in touch if you need our team to be there to make sure that good cheer prevails. We’re here for the holidays, and always!
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Loss Prevention Specialists At The JTFSecurity Group
Quite often, people think of loss prevention specialists as plainclothes guards who arrest shoplifters. While this is indeed correct, it is a small part of what loss prevention is all about.