Working as a security guard or officer, (as they are known in many countries) may be a temporary role, or it could be the starting point for a career in security. There are many key skills to working in a security role. The article provides insight into a range of important skills for security guards and how these can support security guard career development:Maintaining your professionalismSecurity search proceduresCompleting the Daily Occurrence/Incident BookEvacuation and dispersal procedures