Gear for the job

Everyday gear that helps on a long shift, picked for security officers. Check your employer's uniform and equipment rules before you buy.

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Everyday gear

• Non-slip work boots

  Timberland PRO Men's Direct Attach MaxTRAX Soft Toe SRO Boot

  Slip-resistant leather work boot built for long shifts on your feet.

• Rechargeable LED flashlight

  Streamlight 88052 ProTac HL USB Rechargeable Tactical Light

  Bright handheld light that charges over USB, for checking lots, stairwells and dark corners on rounds.

• Waterproof pocket notebook and pen

  Rite in the Rain Weatherproof 3" x 5" Top-Spiral Notebook Kit (No. 935T-KIT)

  Pocket notebook, cover and pen that keep writing in rain, for logging times and details for your report.

• Duty belt

  5.11 Tactical Sierra Bravo Duty Belt, 2-Inch

  Plain 2-inch nylon duty belt for carrying a radio, light and keys on post.

• Waterproof rain jacket

  Columbia Men's Watertight II Rain Jacket

  Lightweight packable rain shell with a hood for outdoor posts and patrols in wet weather.

• Winter work gloves

  Carhartt Men's Waterproof Insulated Knit Cuff Glove

  Insulated, waterproof gloves for cold overnight shifts at gates, lots and outdoor posts.

• Plain digital watch

  Casio F91W Digital Watch

  Simple, lightweight digital watch with a backlight and stopwatch for noting exact times in your log.

• Insulated water bottle

  Hydro Flask 32 oz Wide Mouth Bottle with Flex Lid

  Insulated stainless steel bottle that keeps drinks cold or hot through a long shift.

• Phone power bank

  Anker Power Bank, 10,000mAh 30W USB-C Portable Charger

  Compact battery pack to keep your phone charged through a double shift.

• High-visibility reflective vest

  Neiko High Visibility Safety Vest, ANSI Class 2, No Pocket

  Bright ANSI Class 2 vest with reflective strips for traffic posts, parking lots and night work.

• Basic first aid kit

  First Aid Only 298-Piece Family First Aid Kit

  Well-stocked kit of bandages, wipes and basics for minor cuts and scrapes, sized for a car or post locker.

• Insulated lunch bag

  Carhartt Worksite Soft Shell Lunch Bag (Lunch Cooler)

  Tough insulated lunch bag for bringing meals and drinks to a long shift.

• Folding shovel

  Gerber Gear Gorge Folding Shovel (22-41578N)

  Folding steel shovel with a carry case that packs small for a trunk or go bag, for snow, mud or digging out a tire.

• Trauma kit with tourniquet

  North American Rescue Individual Patrol Officer Kit (IPOK) with C-A-T Tourniquet (80-0167)

  Compact belt-carry kit with a C-A-T tourniquet, trauma dressing, gauze and gloves. Learn to use it in a hands-on bleeding control class.

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Reviews Nate Ulmer recorded for Hire Police. Products and prices may have changed since.