Posted by accolade on Jun 30, 2018 in Information | 0 comments

HOW TO WRITE A GOOD INCIDENT REPORT AS A SECURITY OFFICER   Writing up incident reports is an important part of being a security officer. As an officer we are expected to communicate effectively both verbally or written, which is why you should be able to give accurate descriptions of an incidents when writing a […]

Posted by accolade on Jun 14, 2018 in Information | 0 comments

HOW TO CONTROL STRESS AS A SECURITY OFFICER   There’s a rush of excitement and fear when you first start your door supervising training. The excitement is mainly due to the fact that you are about to set off on a new career adventure as a security officer, however, what we all forget about the […]

Posted by accolade on May 25, 2018 in Information | 0 comments

IMPORTANCE OF CODE WORDS AND RADIO USAGE FOR SECURITY OFFICERS   Communication is key when working a shift as a security officer. It is one of the top skills to have as an officer. Radios serve a lot of purposes while working on a shift, such as being able to communicate faster in case of […]

Posted by accolade on May 03, 2018 in Information | 0 comments

Should you consider a security career? A security career is a path that a great number of people choose for various reasons. Some might love the challenges that come with the job, others enjoy the sense of duty and authority. However, it is often underestimated how much responsibility is put in the hands of a […]

Posted by accolade on Apr 23, 2018 in Information | 0 comments

There is something very special about London security companies. And Accolade Security is no exception. You can find out more about us specifically here, and you’ll definitely want to do that after reading this article. London itself is a special city, unique in the world and renowned for it’s landmarks such as Big Ben, Tower Bridge, […]

Posted by accolade on Apr 10, 2018 in Information | 0 comments

IMPORTANCE OF TEAM WORK FOR SECURITY GUARDS/OFFICERS   Many people gather together during an event in multiple places, which includes tents, rooms and also fenced-in areas. Because events require a lot of space and it makes sense to have security team in control. Therefore it is reasonable to have the team working together in order […]

Posted by accolade on Mar 24, 2018 in Information | 0 comments

Top 3 tactical boots for a security officers We all know how important it is to protect yourself at work as a security officer to prevent injuries or loss of concentration during your line of work, which is why it is really important to wear the correct/comfortable gears in other to make life easier for […]

Posted by accolade on Feb 28, 2018 in Information | 0 comments

SURVIVING THE NIGHT AS A SECURITY GUARD   1.Staying Awake It’s always been hard staying awake on a long hour shift especially night shifts. Your body tends to act differently as you don’t have much to do beside patrolling and trying your hardest not to fall asleep. So how do you handle these feelings when […]

Posted by accolade on Feb 13, 2018 in Information | 0 comments

TIPS FOR DEPLOYING SECURITY OFFICERS DURING WINTER It’s nearing the end/beginning of the year, which means its winter time, ice and snow are not far off. As we all know it Extremely cold weather can present unique challenges for security officers that property managers should bear in mind. Here are some tips to remember when […]

Posted by accolade on Jan 26, 2018 in Information | 0 comments

DOOR SUPERVISOR DEALING WITH AN UNWELCOME GUEST At some point in our job, we have all experienced that annoying person every once in a while, and because you’re a figure of strength they feel the need to challenge your authority on whether or not they can assess your premises. 1. “I’m on your side” The first […]