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General Requirements for Employment

Suitable applicants for employment must be:

  • In proper mental and physical health
  • Well groomed and well mannered
  • Posses sound verbal and written communication skills
Required Supporting Documents

The following should be submitted on or before the scheduled interview with Human Resources:

  • A recent passport sized photo
  • Trinidad and Tobago Birth Certificate
  • Two (2) valid forms of ID
  • School Leaving Certification
  • A police certificate of good character
  • Two recent (2) letters of Recommendation
  • Firearm Users Employee Certificate (FUEC) Number (for firearm officers)
Our Application and Selection Process

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Apply, complete the training and enjoy your career.

The first thing a new applicant must do is submit a completed employment application form available at either of our offices in Trinidad or Tobago. Applicants may also submit their applications online by clicking here. Suitable applicants are called in for a preliminary interview. During the interview the applicant is required to provide copies of all relevant documents i.e. IDs, certificates etc.

Comprehensive background checks are carried out on each applicant and reviewed. Those who are selected must provide a Police Certificate of Character and supporting references. Successful interviewees are invited to our induction program.

Firearm Range Training with First Guards Security Group LimitedThe induction program is for two (2) weeks duration and is designed to produce officers that are capable of carrying out general security duties, at the end of which, recruits are given a written examination based on all that was taught during this period.

Candidates must score an average of 70% or above in order to advance to the second level of training for a further two (2) weeks after which they are considered for employment with First Guard Security Group.

During the second level of training comprehensive testing is done to ensure that the candidate meets all the educational, psychological and phyical requirements.
Physical Fitness

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Are you healthy?

Cardiovascular fitness, strength and endurance are all important aspects of being a security officer.

All successful candidates would have demonstrated physical fitness levels suitable for active duty during the mandatory officer training.
Blood and Urine Testing

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Drug free policy

Applicants must agree to random blood and urine tests. These tests identify chronic illnesses that may affect the candidates performance as an officer and check for the use of illicit drugs.

Applicants who fail to comply or have unsatisfactory results will not be employed.
Education and Experience

Firearm Officers

Do you qualify?

A School Leaving Certificate or higher is required for employment with First Guards Security Group Limited.

Applicants for supervisory or management positions must also have credible work history in either security, police or military duty.
Psychological Evaluation

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Mentally Fit?

All applicants are given a psychological test to assess their mental readiness for the duties of a security officer. Satisfactory results are especially important for officers carrying a firearm whilst on duty.

A good score on this test will significantly increase your chances of employment with First Guards Security Group.
Firearm Employee User's Certificate (FEUC)

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Precepts

All armed security officers must hold a valid Firearm Employee User's Certificate (FEUC). No exceptions!

Applicants must present their FUEC number on or before their interview date. Read more in our company policy.
In-house Training

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70% pass mark

Our officers are trained in conformity with a syllabus prescribed by the Police Training Academy.

Recruits are given a written examination based on their training and must score at least 70% in order to advance to the second level of training for a further two (2) weeks after which they will be considered for employment with First Guards Security Group.
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