5 Reasons We All Love The Security Guard Industry

I was talking to a customer this week who said that he could tell, despite facing challenges, that I loved owning a security guard company. After selling the company, I found I was drawn back to the security industry. Since that conversation I asked myself: “Why do I love this industry so much?” After a bit of thought, I came up with 5 reasons that I love the security guard industry:

1. The security guard industry matters: Despite the negative press that our industry gets and how many times we hear stories about officers misbehaving, what we do matters.

2. I am making a difference: The security guard industry has been around in some form since people have had things to protect; I am proud to say that I provided my security guard clients with exceptional service and now I am providing security guard companies with great resources.

3. I love an underdog: I love rooting for the underdog and in the security guard industry we all probably sometimes feel like underdogs.

4. I love the potential of the industry: For all of the negative publicity that we get, there are still some phenomenal people and organizations in the industry doing some great things.

5. We have a lot of great people: Last but not least, I have had the chance to meet some extraordinary people. First is the late Robert “The Godfather” Digby who was a legend in Chicago. He led a great organization that gave new guys like me something to aspire to. Murray Levine formerly of G4S. Murray’s insight into where the industry has been, where it is going, and what it takes to be successful has been invaluable. Although there are dozens of other people who I could name, I’ll leave it here. Nonetheless thank you all!

Written By: Courtney Sparkman

Revised By: Deidra Martinez