| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Chapter 1. My journey, your journey -- chapter 2. Security is its own profession -- chapter 3. Establishing your credibility -- chapter 4. Résumés and other tools for your success -- chapter 5. Associations, education, and certifications -- chapter 6. Security sectors of opportunity -- chapter 7. Emergency preparedness : a companion profession -- chapter 8. Public versus private : a culture shock -- chapter 9. Your new career and beyond |
| Summary |
Much of the private sector security industry is made up of former law enforcement professionals as their training makes them uniquely qualified to migrate to the security field. This book covers the unique skills, experience, and mentality required to enter into the private security industry from a law enforcement background. It discusses the scope of the security field, areas of specialty, how to market oneself to private sector employers, and the challenges of coming from a police background. The author draws on his own experiences to educate police on how they can successfully transition to |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Police, Private -- United States
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Private security services -- United States
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Career development -- United States
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Infrastructure.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General.
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Career development
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Police, Private
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Private security services
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781482244328 |
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1482244322 |
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