A felon, in layman\u2019s term, is a person convicted of any crime concerning felony. One may believe that being convicted of a felony will not give you opportunities for work, but you are wrong. One of the jobs for felons<\/a> that we are going to focus on is being a security guard. And how to get a guard card with a felony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the qualifications to be a security guard in the United States;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having these qualifications does not mean that you will one-hundred percent be hired as a security guard in the United States<\/a>, some states require a Guard Card for people to work as security guards. A Guard Card is a license that shows that people who want to be a security guard have passed proper training and certification to work as a security guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A link to the Power of Arrest document can be found here at https:\/\/www.bsis.ca.gov\/forms_pubs\/poa.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The answer is YES! But since a felon was formerly convicted of a felony, they should first apply for a Certificate of Rehabilitation. The Certificate of Rehabilitation is a post-conviction certificate that states that a felon is deemed to work and he or she is no longer a threat to someone or anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n
To apply for a Certificate of Rehabilitation, a felon may apply through the Public Safety Commissioner of their respective state. However, not all states are offering a Certificate of Rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here is the list of the states that offer the Certificate of Rehabilitation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Acquiring the Certificate of Rehabilitation will give you better employment prospects, fewer obstacles to obtain professional licenses, and most importantly if you are aspiring to be a security guard, the Certificate of Rehabilitation may restore the right to carry firearms. Note that you need the right to carry firearms to be able to be accredited with the armed security guard card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For this to happen, a security guard agency or service must register their security guard with the Public Safety Commissioner. The Commissioner may or may not approve people convicted of felony dependent on the weight of their previous actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the Commissioner to deny the application because of a previous conviction, the commissioner must first determine if the applicant is not suitable for the position based on the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the law states that felons convicted with the following will be declined.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The need for a Certificate of Rehabilitation is not required in all states of America. For one, a small number of states do not require a license to work as a security guard, such as Kentucky and Maine. However, most of the states require a license to work as a security guard, even as an unarmed security guard. Also, a few states do not accept felons to work as security guards, such as Nevada, Rhode Island, and Tennessee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is better, to be honest, by disclosing a felony on your resume (if you were once previously convicted) if you are applying to become a security guard. This is important because security guards are background checked before being given the job. Also, if the FBI found out during the background check that you were once convicted of a felony but you chose not to disclose it on your resume, you will be convicted of fraud which could result in you being back in prison as falsifying documents is a crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Securing a guard card for a felon might be a big challenge, but it lets you have a window of opportunity to work as a security guard. It may be hard, but it leaves a door wide open for more opportunities to come. Being honest in your records may help you secure a guard card. Also, documenting your educational attainment, courses studied may help and be an essential difference for you to be accepted in the job that you\u2019re applying for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After all, being a felon doesn\u2019t mean that there would be no more opportunities for you in the future. Everyone makes mistakes and people can change for the better. No one wants to be remembered for crimes or wrongdoings that they have done in the past. People are not defined by setbacks but are defined by how we rise from those falls. Having your families, friends, and acquaintances to support may serve as the inspiration you need and become the game-changer in your life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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