In the world of corporate security, understanding the corporate structure and hierarchy is crucial for security officers. A seemingly faceless, nameless corporate environment can quickly become a maze of conflicting demands if security personnel aren't properly aligned with their employers expectations. Guards often find themselves navigating the complex relationships between store staff, store management, their own security company, and the corporate headquarters. This can be a challenging position, as each group..

Professionalism in security work is a multifaceted concept that encompasses various aspects of conduct, competence, and commitment. Here’s an in-depth look at what professionalism in the security industry entails:

1. Ethical Conduct

Integrity: Security professionals must uphold the highest standards of honesty and integrity. This includes being truthful in all...

Did you know that JTFSecurity continues to service Island Communities and has a variety of divisions now servicing Nanaimo and surrounding areas? We service Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Crofton, Parksville, Duncan, North Cowichan, and the Cowichan Valley. You may have already seen our friendly licensed security guards and event staff in the Nanaimo area working at various financial institutions and big box stores.…

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....

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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...

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! 

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.

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Hello Beutiful BC!  Our event division is currently looking for team members to join our team.  We are busy across Vancouver Island, including Victoria, Nanaimo, Comox valley and Campbell River, and across the lower mainland.  We have anything from from single day or overnight asset protection shifts to multi-day festivals across our service area. We are always looking at experienced security guards…