Some security guards earn minimum wage for 10 years — not because they’re lazy, but because they’re stuck in a system designed to keep them there.
In this episode of The Security Guide, we break down exactly how security guards get trapped on minimum wage, why experience alone doesn’t lead to higher pay, and what really keeps guards wearing the same uniform on the same salary year after year.
We expose:
Why most guards never see raises or promotions
The hidden traps that keep guards underpaid
How lack of training and strategy stalls careers
The industry mindset that treats guards as replaceable
And the No.1 mistake that keeps hard‑working guards stuck
Most importantly, we show you how to break free.
If you’re a security guard who feels underpaid, overlooked, or stuck — this video is for you.
And if you stay until the end, you’ll get a powerful bonus tip that can immediately increase your bargaining power in this industry.
👉 This isn’t motivation.
👉 This is strategy.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Why guards get stuck on minimum wage
00:53 – The reality of security guard pay
02:07 – Hidden traps keeping guards stuck
03:03 – Real‑life examples from the industry
03:55 – How to break free and earn more
04:55 – No.1 Tip: Document Your Value
05:42 – Final message & call to action
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