Security Guard resume examples for 2025

Security Guard resume format and sections

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   1. Add contact information to your security guard resume

   Your name should be the biggest text on the page and be at or near the top of the document. Your address doesn't need to include your street name or house number - listing your city and state works just fine. Your email address should be professional, but not your current work email address. It's not a good look to use your work email for personal projects (job-searching). Your social media can be included if you have a fully-fledged LinkedIn page or another social media page that showcases your relevant skill set.

   Security Guard Resume Contact Information Example #1

   Jane Moore

   Montgomery, AL 36043| 333-111-2222 | jane.moore@email.com

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   2. Add relevant education to your security guard resume

   Your resume's education section should include:

   • The name of your school
   • The date you graduated (Month, Year or Year are both appropriate)
   • The name of your degree

   If you graduated more than 15 years ago, you should consider dropping your graduation date to avoid age discrimination.

   Optional subsections for your education section include:

   • Academic awards (Dean's List, Latin honors, etc. )
   • GPA (if you're a recent graduate and your GPA was 3.5+)
   • Extra certifications
   • Academic projects (thesis, dissertation, etc. )

   Other tips to consider when writing your education section include:

   • If you're a recent graduate, you might opt to place your education section above your experience section
   • The more work experience you get, the shorter your education section should be
   • List your education in reverse chronological order, with your most recent and high-ranking degrees first
   • If you haven't graduated yet, you can include "Expected graduation date" to the entry for that school

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   Majors

   Criminal Justice

   28.6%

   Business

   16.5%

   General Studies

   9.4%

   Psychology

   4.4%

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   Security Guard Resume Relevant Education Example #1

   High School Diploma 2018 - 2020

   Security Guard Resume Relevant Education Example #2

   High School Diploma 2011 - 2013

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   3. Next, create a security guard skills section on your resume

   Your resume's skills section should include the most important keywords from the job description, as long as you actually have those skills. If you haven't started your job search yet, you can look over resumes to get an idea of what skills are the most important.

   Here are some tips to keep in mind when writing your resume's skills section:

   • Include 6-12 skills, in bullet point form
   • List mostly hard skills; soft skills are hard to test
   • Emphasize the skills that are most important for the job

   Hard skills are generally more important to hiring managers because they relate to on-the-job knowledge and specific experience with a certain technology or process.

   Soft skills are also valuable, as they're highly transferable and make you a great person to work alongside, but they're impossible to prove on a resume.

   Example of skills to include on an security guard resume

   • Customer Service Skills.
      

     Customer service is the process of offering assistance to all the current and potential customers -- answering questions, fixing problems, and providing excellent service. The main goal of customer service is to build a strong relationship with the customers so that they keep coming back for more business.

   • Security Services Skills.
      

     Security services provide security to a customer who can pay for the service. They offer different services and packages that start with the basic security to more thorough security. This could include a security guard, with a weapon and a guard dog.

   • CPR Skills.
      

     Cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR is a medical procedure that involves chest compression to help a patient breathe. This artificial ventilation helps in keeping the brain function in place and regulates blood throughout the body. CPR is a lifesaving procedure that is used in emergencies.

   • Law Enforcement Skills.
      

     Law enforcement is the task of certain members of the community who work together to uphold the law by identifying, preventing, rehabilitating, or prosecuting others who break society's laws and norms. The phrase refers to the police, the judiciary, and the correctional system.

   • Property Damage Skills.
      

     Property damage is the destruction or damage of tangible personal property. Property damage can be caused by negligence, irresponsible handling of the property, willful destruction, or any other destructure act of nature.

   • Surveillance Equipment Skills.
      

     Surveillance Equipment is a way to monitor and record events to keep a person or a property safe and secured. Using Equipment commonly known as Closed Circuit Television or CCTV can give you a clear view of what is happening in a specific area with the help of a technician or a security guard. This Equipment will secure the property and prevent further damage or loss of property.

   • Incident Reports Skills.
      

     An Incident Report, in a medical facility such as hospitals and nursing homes, is a type of paperwork filled out immediately after and in the case of an incident of some sort, with the goal of describing the incident and its consequences, as well as the measurements taken after or during the incident, as well as any other information relevant to said incident. Such an incident might be a patient acting out or a patient being injured.

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   Top Skills for a Security Guard

   Customer Service, 25.3%
   Patrol, 17.2%
   Ladders, 16.4%
   Security Services, 5.6%
   Other Skills, 35.5%
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   4. List your security guard experience

   The most important part of any resume for a security guard is the experience section. Recruiters and hiring managers expect to see your experience listed in reverse chronological order, meaning that you should begin with your most recent experience and then work backwards.

   Don't just list your job duties below each job entry. Instead, make sure most of your bullet points discuss impressive achievements from your past positions. Whenever you can, use numbers to contextualize your accomplishments for the hiring manager reading your resume.

   It's okay if you can't include exact percentages or dollar figures. There's a big difference even between saying "Managed a team of security guards" and "Managed a team of 6 security guards over a 9-month project. "

   Most importantly, make sure that the experience you include is relevant to the job you're applying for. Use the job description to ensure that each bullet point on your resume is appropriate and helpful.

   What experience really stands out on Security Guard resumes?

   T.Christopher Bell

   Professor, La Sierra University

   Students who have good critical thinking skills, communication skills and those that can adapt and improvise will do well in the 21st century. Also, students who have interned, volunteered, or worked in any capacity and showed their ability to be a TEAM PLAYER would have successful careers.

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   Work History Example # 1

   Unarmed Security Guard

   Securitas

   • Patrolled facilities and recreation facilities Detected suspicious activities Reported all incidents and accidents Responded to emergencies
   • Posted at Briova s brand new drug fulfillment facility (division of Optum RX) in Las Vegas 6/15 to 8/15.
   • Assigned to special detail accounts Trained for P&G security accounts CPR certified
   • Utilized radio communications, walkie-talkies and short-wave to coordinate security efforts.
   • Emphasized team-work and company procedures of non communications or missing information.

   Work History Example # 2

   Watchman

   Securitas

   • Responded to any alarms at the facility or any of the five other sites around the US in a timely manner.
   • Controlled facility access by video surveillance, interrogation, and targeted patrols.
   • Monitored daily activities in the company store Switchboard operator/sign visitors in and out of the building Strong communication interaction
   • Provided customer service and maintain a safe work environment at Yankee stadium.
   • Supported campus police officers in completion of incident reports Maintained safety and assisted clients, faculty, staff, and students

   Work History Example # 3

   Security Guard

   Securitas

   • Communicated to management personnel regarding issues and or situations occurring within the facility, via both written and verbal communication methods.
   • Provided fast communication via radio for faster response during an emergency.
   • Organized security/surveillance tasks to protect critical company assets using CCTV cameras and foot patrols.
   • Managed 24/7 communications desk Patrolled three office buildings Reported security and maintenance problems to supervisor
   • Used two-way radio for communication and to maintain contact with other units.

   Work History Example # 4

   Security Guard

   Command Security

   • Prevented crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior.
   • Attended daily meetings for sites, payroll, security routines and activities within sites.
   • Worked with local and state agencies to develop new protocols for emergencies including bomb threats, fire, and terror attacks.
   • Surveyed and developed a new security system, including state of the art CCTV systems/card swipe entrances, and guard stations.
   • Certified First Aid/ CPR First Responder.

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   5. Highlight security guard certifications on your resume

   Specific security guard certifications can be a powerful tool to show employers you've developed the appropriate skills.

   If you have any of these certifications, make sure to put them on your security guard resume:

   1. Security 5 Certification
   2. Commercial Driver License (CDL)
   3. OSHA Safety Certificate
   4. First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor
   5. EPA Amusement Operators Safety Certification (EPA)
   6. Certified Healthcare Safety Professional - Fire Safety Management (CHSP-FSM)
   7. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
   8. Certified in Homeland Security (CHS)
   9. Computer Service Technician (CST)
   10. Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS)

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   6. Finally, add an security guard resume summary or objective statement

   A resume summary statement consists of 1-3 sentences at the top of your security guard resume that quickly summarizes who you are and what you have to offer. The summary statement should include your job title, years of experience (if it's 3+), and an impressive accomplishment, if you have space for it.

   Remember to emphasize skills and experiences that feature in the job description.

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