Is in-person security guard training holding you back? Discover a better way with Defencify, a solution designed to overcome the common challenges of traditional security guard training.
Security guard companies make money only when trained officers in the field are assigned to posts. However, staffing issues like high turnover and no-shows force many firms to operate with a skeleton crew and pay overtime wages, cutting profitability.
In response, many security guard companies have renewed their emphasis on recruiting and training to fill what seems like a constant personnel shortage—and they should be commended for doing so. But are they going about it the best way?
Many security guard firms offer in-person training classes for new hires. This gives them direct control over training content and delivery, but it comes at a price.
Certified courseware and instructors. Certified instructors must deliver courses, and the courseware must be reviewed and approved by state licensing authorities as to subject matter, length, and testing standards to achieve compliance and for the firm to issue state-certified licenses or Guard Cards to its graduating students. These standards change over time and from state to state, sometimes city to city. Developing and keeping courseware current is a complex and costly undertaking.
High costs. Courseware developers and instructors must be paid for their time and effort. If the firm does not have the space to hold the training on-premises, it must incur the expense of renting a room and resources and providing printed materials for each student. Rinse and repeat for every class.
Scheduling issues. This is not so much about finding a suitable training space as it is about waiting for a class to reach the minimal number of new hires needed to justify the cost of the instructor and possibly room and equipment rental. Delays in starting classes mean a longer wait for certified guards.
Inconsistent quality and delivery. Consider that different instructors have different teaching methods and presentation styles. Poor engagement could lead to inconsistent training quality and language that impacts student comprehension of rules or behaviors on the job. Further, in-person training classes are often long and tedious, and the inconvenience of students commuting for days-long, often unpaid training drives away many candidates. In fact, the industry is ripe with stories of students simply not returning to class after a scheduled break.
Records management and compliance. For new hires that do make the cut and earn their license, the onus is on the security guard company to submit training certificates of completion to the state, track continuing education efforts and license renewal/recertification timelines, and store the licenses and training records of every single employee for compliance purposes in case of an audit – forever.
That’s a lot to ask of a small business just trying to keep staff at operating levels. In-person security guard training is inconvenient, inconsistent, and expensive. Fortunately, remote, interactive, self-paced training designed specifically for the security guard industry is an option. The Defencify online security guard training platform is the answer to expanding and keeping the candidate pool stocked with qualified employees ready to get their Guard Cards.
Eliminate delays. With Defencify, each new hire can begin the training process immediately to get guards into the field faster; no more waiting weeks for a class to reach a minimal number of students.
Guaranteed certifications. Our team of professional curriculum developers designs Defencify training courses with deep experience in the security industry. Modern adult learning theory is used in each course, and interactivity is built into it to ensure active student participation and engagement. Defencify developers work directly with the licensing authorities in each state to ensure courseware meets state standards for unarmed security guard license.
Consistent and updated. Defencify online training modules are regularly updated to reflect the latest trends and compliance laws, removing this burden from clients. As a result, every student receives an identical training and testing experience, ending inconsistencies and outdated information.
Self-paced and flexible. Defencify training is designed to be self-paced so that courses can be taken at the time and place of the student’s choosing – no more taking time off from a current job, paying for babysitters to attend a class, or scheduling conflicts, increasing the pool of candidates. The courses are paperless, and students can take Defencify courses using any smart device or PC, eliminating material costs.
Compliance made simple. Defencify eliminates the risk of lost certifications with permanent cloud storage of employee training histories and credentials to meet all compliance standards – a significant relief for agencies experiencing an audit.
Save money and reduce your cost. Many Defencify courses are priced as low as $49, with subscription options that can even lower your investment! With Defencify’s learning management platform and professional courses, delivering high-quality training at bargain basement pricing is literally just one click away.
With Defencify, there’s no need for live instructors, room or equipment rentals, and security firms can even brand their training under their name. For security guard companies trying to focus on running their business rather than running a training school, Defencify is the answer.
Visit Defencifytraining.com to learn how you can improve your recruitment and training programs and grow your business.