On the 10th of June, 2015, I was a part of my first ASIS Toronto “Women In Security” event. It was an interesting and exciting experience. It was my first time being in the same room as other women involved in many aspects and higher in the security sector as a security guard.
The opportunity to network with these women who have succeeded in the security industry in jobs. That are more demanding than mine has inspired me to continue pushing myself to improve. Not just in my job in A List Security but personally as a professional individual.
My motivation for entering the security industry began with wanting to find an occupation to provide for myself.
After some time, I grew fond of working in the security industry. Because it offered me numerous opportunities to serve others. It’s something I enjoy doing.
Although I love working as a security officer, handling situations in which people were angry with me. Or the business I was representing was not my first choice for tasks.
I prefer to avoid such problems at all costs, and I began to believe that this was among the reasons. That society thought that males were a better choice for security.
My view of the security field at the time drove me to step outside of my comfort zone. To see if I could prove that most people were wrong.
This was when I realized that pursuing a job in Law Enforcement would be my ambition. As it would allow me to follow the activities I enjoy at a higher level as well as a professional.
I’ve been working in the security industry for more than three years and have encountered many times. In which others have said I’m more suited to an alternative field because I’m female.
To this day, I believe that society’s perception of women in the security industry has stopped. Most of us from pursuing our goals. I’m hoping to change this by setting an example for others.
After attending the event, I see a different perspective on how I can help the security industry to help women. My goal is to contribute everything I can in the field to women who want to develop as professional people.
There will be a time when women who want to work in the security industry. That won’t let the opinions of society determine what they do in their life.
I believe that it is the case that the ASIS Toronto “Women In Security” event is an essential step in that direction.
Then, I’m at my current job. I’m a top employee at A List Security. I provide mobile security services as I am a mobile patrol guard.
Through the education I’ve always received from A List Security. I’m now equipped with the proper mindset and capability to deal with every situation that could arise when working.
Certain aspects of the course have had a positive impact on my personal life too. For instance, my Verbal Judo course has given me more confidence when dealing with difficult situations. Whether it’s working or interacting in conversation with family members or acquaintances.
The experience and knowledge I’ve accumulated over time is something. That I believe all women in the business must be able to.
The essence of professionalism is the ability to begin from little or nothing. And then develop something valuable to your security company and yourself.
