Security Guards (also known as security officers) work at night to protect factories, offices, and stores from vandalism, theft, or other illegal activity, and during the day to deter shop lifters, maintain order, maintain a visitors’ log, and foil terrorist attacks.
A gun license may be a requirement if the job requires that you be armed.
- This Security Guard Cover Letter Template can be downloaded in Word Document. Custom-tailor it for your needs.
When you’re called in for an interview, dress neatly and work on projecting an air of authority, or as the applicant puts it, a practical, professional attitude.
Security Guard Cover Letter Sample
Alex Weaver
Street Address, City, State, Zip | Cell Phone | Email Address
Today’s date
Mr. Randall Freeman, Human Resources Coordinator
ABC Company
Address, City, State, zip
Re: Security Guard
Dear Mr. Freeman,
In response to your job posting for a security guard for your new mall, I would like to submit my resume.
The job description calls for a responsible, alert, experienced male in top physical condition, attributes which match my own profile.
I respond quickly to suspicious activity, have attended training courses, and project a no-nonsense, professional attitude.
As my resume states, I have more than ten years of experience in monitoring premises, authorizing or denying entry to visitors, and summoning police when necessary.
I am familiar with using security equipment such as electronic wands, metal detectors, and x-ray scanners to detect drugs, weapons, explosives, and shop lifted merchandise, and have experience screening cars and other vehicles for entry.
I can monitor premises with surveillance cameras and provide a quick and efficient armed response when the situation demands it. In addition, during my patrols of premises, I observe and report unlocked doors, water leaks, and unattended parcels.
I would like to meet with you and discuss the position further, as well as share with you some of the unusual situations I encountered during my work and how I resolved them.
Please be in touch with me at your earliest convenience. I can work day or night shifts.
Thank you.
Alex Weaver
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