Security Guard Hiring Standards

Echelon requires the strictest security guard hiring standards to ensure your security guards are of the highest caliber available. Security guard clearances, checks and qualifications include:

State Child Abuse History Clearance
State Criminal History Clearance
FBI Criminal History Clearance (Cogent ID Live Scan)
CPR/AED (Red Cross Certified)
Evacuation Coordination
Pre-employment and Random Drug Testing
Law Enforcement Experience – Active or Emeritus
Public Safety (1 year experience with references)
Correctional Officer Experience
Police Academy Graduate (Act 120) and Recruitment from Ex-military and Law Enforcement
Associate or Bachelor Degree / Criminal Justice Field
Motor vehicle record check
Exceptional classroom and on-the-job field training that exceeds State requirements
Professional appearance
24/7 verified digital reporting and monitoring training
Specialized security and protection skills training