The duties of a security guard require constant vigilance. Individuals need to stay focused on an ongoing basis, sometimes over the course of long hours. During that time, people may need direction. Incidents can occur that leave the security guard feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. More so, the security guard can find themselves needing to deal with the everyday stress of enforcing rules and protecting property. Security companies in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia often service clients who are very demanding in environments that can be challenging. Whether you are a security company supervisor managing a force of security guards or you are an individual security guard trying to protect the security company that you work for and its clients, one thing is for sure. You will need to find a way to beat the occasional stress of the job. We recently had an officer working a security detail in Baltimore,MD that requested assistance dealing with stress. We were glad that he was brave enough to ask. With that in mind, here are some tips for managing stress as a security guard.
Learn to Spot Stress
Many security guards go about their job on a day-to-day basis without thinking about the pressure they face. In fact, some don’t realize there is a problem until it becomes intense. Learning to spot the buildup of pressure is important. To do so consider these tips:
Once you recognize that stress is there, you should do something about it before it has an adverse impact on you or someone else. Everyone’s tolerance level is different, but everyone faces stress from time to time.
Steps to Managing Stress
What do you do when you find that things are getting intense? Don’t ignore what’s happening. Instead, take the action to do something about it.
Everyone faces occasional stress when incidents occur while working as a security guard. By staying aware of how you are feeling and asking for help, security guards can stay effective in the face of stressful situations.
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