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Security Guard vs. Security Officer: What's the Difference?

The titles are used interchangeably, but the roles are not the same. Training, authority, equipment, supervision, reporting, and pay all separate a Security Officer from a Security Guard.

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How to Become a Security Officer in Washington State

What it actually takes to become a licensed Security Guard or Security Officer in Washington: age, sponsorship, fingerprints, 8 hours pre-assignment, 8 hours post-assignment, and 4 hours of annual refresher training.

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