Background checks are a common mandatory hiring process for all organizations and companies. But for an industry that operates to safeguard human lives and properties, Gaining employment there means you have to go through more profiling. Every stone in your past will probably be turned to see that you are professionally, morally, and legally fit for the role.
When applying for the role of a guard, here are the background records that will be checked
- Criminal History: he who must fight for the law must come with clean hands. Some crimes might be forgiven if there are following reports and proof of good behavior but most crimes will likely not be overlooked. So, your criminal history is very key in landing a guard position.
- Educational confirmation: gone are the days when anyone can be mounted at the door and get paid as a guard. The change in the industry is calling for specific educational qualifications for each role. Your prospective employer will definitely want to vet your educational background.
- Drug test: While this will be an on-the-spot check, your prospective employer will not want to find you have any association with drugs, either in the past or present.
- Licensing and Certifications: Becoming a security guard is a process that is established under the SIA regulations. This means that a prospective firm will look to confirm your licensing registrations. Your certifications that buttresses your professionality will also be vetted.
- Social Security Number: Your Social Security Number contains your personal information so your fears about giving it out are understandable. However, your SSN is the beginning of it all. Your employer needs it to verify your identity and purpose.
- Former Employment: Checking your past employment does not refer just to the past security roles you have worked in, it also involves roles from other industries you have ever served in. This is needed to understand your work attitude and culture.
