4 Personality Traits of Successful Security Officers
1. Heroic yet grounded
- Capable in facing dangerous situations including rescue efforts;
- Comfortable in the role, focused on the mission and humble
- Offsetting trait: fear of failure
2. Self-sufficient yet connected
- Autonomous roles, often assigned to outside posts
- Strong sense of camaraderie and/or brotherhood within the profession
- Offsetting trait: fear of abandonment (lone man posts)
3. Assertive yet professional
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- Asserts self in situations requiring authority and fearless in taking action
- Aligns with doing the right thing and caring for those who need help/assistance
- Offsetting trait: fear of losing control of a situation or themselves
4. Steadfast yet adaptive
- Reliable and focused with on-time performance of duties and activities
- Prepared for daily routine and comfortable with routine assignments
- Offsetting trait: fear of appearing weak; weakness.
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