Page 65 - DaggaBay Magazine Issue 4
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Despite the legalization of cannabis for
personal use, security is still a major
issue for companies that operate in this
industry. Because of its value, cannabis is
a target for thieves. But so is cash. So
people with law enforcement training
are highly valued by the cannabis
industry. Security-related opportunities
are available with dispensaries, growers,
edibles manufacturers, and courier
services.
How to become a security guard
As with any career, the first step is
finding out where to study. Security
guards need to find trainers that are
accredited with Safety and Security SETA
(SASSETA).
Security guards are graded from levels A
to E based on their duties and level of
responsibility. There are separate
training courses for each grade.
