How to Answer: What type of security technology are you familiar with?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Security Guard job interview.
22. What type of security technology are you familiar with?
How to Answer
This question is much easier to answer if you have an idea of the type of technology used in this particular position. Some tech that you may have been exposed to include surveillance and CCTV equipment, metal detectors, and radios. Talk about the equipment you have used in past roles and your level of experience with each. If you are new to your security career, be sure to express your willingness to learn new tech. You can ask the interviewer for details if you are not familiar with what the expectations are. This way, you will be able to do some learning on your own time, better preparing you for your first day on the job.
Written by Rachelle Enns on November 27th, 2019
Entry Level
"I am tech-savvy and catch onto new processes and systems very quickly. Although my background may not include the use of security tech and equipment, I have an understanding of how CCTV systems work. I am eager to learn more during my security training."
Written by Rachelle Enns on September 20th, 2019
Answer Example
"I have used a variety of surveillance and CCTV equipment systems including (give specific brands and system names). I have used a variety of two-way radios, metal detectors of all types, and have performed electronic documentation via systems and apps such as (A) and (B)."
Written by Rachelle Enns on November 27th, 2019