Security Officer Basics / Quiz
Quiz
15 questions, drawn at random from a larger set. Score 80% or better to download
your free certificate of completion. If you don't pass, you'll see which lessons to review, and you can retake it.
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Save your certificate Type your name and download the PDF. Add it to job applications to show you took the time to learn.
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Check your state's requirements Read the official rules for where you want to work. Each state has its own approved training and license, and this course gives you the basics before you start.
Apply for security jobs Apply to licensed security companies and ask how they handle state training. Many arrange it for new hires.
Get CPR and first aid certified A real, accredited credential employers value on almost any post. Classes take a few hours.
Earn a free FEMA certificate FEMA's free online courses on workplace security look good on a security resume. Each ends with an exam and a FEMA certificate.
Take De-escalation Basics Our course on calming upset customers and visitors, a skill every security officer uses.
Go further on workplace safety Our Workplace Violence Awareness course covers warning signs, reporting, robberies and what federal guidance says to do in an active threat.
You can come back to these any time on the Resources page.
