ABSTRACT
Long gone are the days of placing a warm body in a uniform, posting it at a specified location, and claiming to have achieved security. Certainly, some very basic posts still exist within businesses that are seeking nothing other than to deter crime from their premises. Although, in an industry that truly has a need to secure its assets (whether they are people or property) or provides security to offset its risks, you will find a much more educated and experienced professional behind the security efforts. Supervisors, managers, directors, and chief security officers (the modern term for the highest security executive within a large corporation) are no longer just the guard who has acquired the longest tenure on the job. These are leadership positions that demand responsibility, experience, and individuals who can handle volatile situations while making quick, yet important decisions. Perhaps some of these traits may sound familiar to you?
