Security Officer Training
Current training for private security officers is minimal, inconsistent, and sometimes non-existent. It’s often left in the hands of security contractors who want to keep costs to a minimum and put officers on the job quickly because of high turnover rates.
Many security officers report that they don’t receive training, or that training is very superficial. Often, more experienced officers are asked to train new hires during work hours. And when officers are transferred to new buildings, they’re not trained on the new building’s specific emergency procedures.
There is little oversight to enforce existing state requirements around training. When training is provided, it varies widely – from company to company and building to building. This inconsistency results in a lack of preparedness and a lack of accountability to clients, building tenants, and the public at large.
Property Services Issues
Affordable Health Care
Wealthy building owners have access to state-of-the-art health care while officers who guard their buildings can’t afford doctors' visits.
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