Security Officer Network

This page contains links to must have resources mentioned throughout SecurityOfficerHQ.com and the various publications published by The Security Officer Network. These are tools for growing your knowledge as a security professional, building your security agency and keeping informed as to the latest happenings in the private security industry. Click on the title to navigate to the resource.

News and Media

• -> @OFFICERHQ on Twitter
  The real time security industry news feed from The Security Officer Network.
• -> The Security Officer Network on YouTube
  Security facts and tutorials from The Security Officer Network.

Free Publications (PDF eBooks)

• -> Unarmed Security Exam Prep Guide
  This guide walks the reader through many of the commonly asked questions which will be encountered on the unarmed security licensing test. The guide provided at no cost to the reader.
• -> How to Start a Security Guard Company
  Actionable advice for those who desire to start a private security guard business. The 116 page book features a sample business plan and other helpful resources.
• -> From Security Guard to Security Expert
  A step by step guide to building a public persona as a professional security expert.
• -> The Private Security Job Interview Guide
  This guide prepares the job applicant for the potential question that may be asked as he applies for an open security guard position.

PDF eBooks For Purchase

• -> Get Clients for Your Private Security Agency
  100 pages of client acquisition tips, tricks and strategies. It's a must have for the private security agency owner.
• -> How to Manage a Security Guard Company
  This publication features a compilation of lessons and best practices from the How to Manage a Security Agency eCourse. Readers are treated to a host of innovative concepts for managing and growing a private security business.
• -> Armed Security Prep Guide eBook and Practice Test
  The Security Officer Network has released the Armed Security Prep Guide PDF to assist test takers with many of the commonly asked questions on the armed security exam.
• -> How to Become a Security Consultant (free with Network membership)
  How to Become a Private Security Consultant from The Security Officer Network guides the reader through the rapidly evolving opportunities for a career in independent security consulting.

Publications For Purchase (Paperback From Amazon)

• -> Unarmed Security Exam Prep Guide
  This guide walks the reader through many of the commonly asked questions which will be encountered on the unarmed security licensing test. The guide provided at no cost to the reader.
• -> How to Start a Security Guard Company
  Actionable advice for those who desire to start a private security guard business. The 116 page book features a sample business plan and other helpful resources.
• -> Get Clients for Your Private Security Agency
  100 pages of client acquisition tips, tricks and strategies. It's a must have for the private security agency owner.
• -> How to Manage a Security Guard Company
  This publication features a compilation of lessons and best practices from the How to Manage a Security Agency eCourse. Readers are treated to a host of innovative concepts for managing and growing a private security business.
• -> Armed Security Prep Guide eBook and Practice Test
  The Security Officer Network has released the Armed Security Prep Guide PDF to assist test takers with many of the commonly asked questions on the armed security exam.
• -> The Private Security Job Interview Guide
  This guide prepares the job applicant for the potential question that may be asked as he applies for an open security guard position.
• -> How to Become a Security Consultant
  How to Become a Private Security Consultant from The Security Officer Network guides the reader through the rapidly evolving opportunities for a career in independent security consulting.

Security Industry Data

Useful security industry data sets.

• -> 2018 Security Guard Hourly Wage Sheet
  

  Security officer hourly wages broken down by state and region.

• -> 2022 Security Guard Hourly Wage Sheet
  

  Security officer hourly wages broken down by state and region.

Security Agency Owner Tools

Tools for driving lowering the cost of ongoing security agency operations.

• -> Drive Down the Cost of General Liability Insurance
  This is the contact form for an insurance firm which specializes in writing policies for security agencies. This should greatly lower the cost of the insurance premium which you must pay.
• -> Security-Specefic Customer Relationship Management System
  AxisBasics.com offers a private security-specefic CRM System designed for private security agencies.
• -> Business Formation Cost
  Check the cost of forming an LLC or C Corporation in your state. This helps determine the amount needed for starting up your new agency and lets you plan accordingly.
• -> Free Domain Name With WordPress Hosting
  Reserve your professional security domain for free with the purchase of the $3.95 Bluehost blog hosting plan.
• -> Domain Name Checker
  SecurityOfficerHQ.com’s free domain name availability tool. Try it now, enter your agency’s name, e.g. “CenturySecurityServices.com”.
• -> Wordpress Install Instructions
  This page walks the reader through the process of doing a five minute WordPress Installation using the BlueHost service. This allows the security agency owner to put his site online in just five minutes (give or take).
• -> Create Your Business Plan
  This helpful tool from the Small Business Administration generates a business plan.

Security Officer Tools

• -> Unarmed Security Exam Practice Test
  The web's best free practice test for those wanting to prepare for an unarmed security licensing test. Test takers must score an 85% or higher to pass and upon passing are provided a customized study guide and certificate.
• -> Private Security Incident Report Writing Academy and PSIR Level I Certification Program
  The reporting writing certification program for unarmed and armed security officers.

Tools referenced in the From Security Guard to Security Expert guide.

• -> Broadcastify
  Broadcastify is the radio communications industry’s largest platform for streaming live audio for public safety, aircraft, rail, and marine related communications.
• -> BufferApp
  Buffer is the best way to drive traffic, increase fan engagement and save time on social media.