Alaska Security Guard Certification Practice

The role of a private investigator differs significantly from that of a security guard, primarily in their operations and responsibilities. Private investigators provide specialized services that generally encompass conducting detailed investigations to gather necessary information. This can involve researching legal records, conducting surveillance, interviewing people, and collecting evidence for court cases, among other activities. While security guards do have some investigative roles, their primary responsibility is to protect certain assets and maintain security, rather than perform in-depth investigations. The nature of a private investigator's work hence is driven by the need to provide pertinent information which is needed to solve a specific problem or case, rather than deterring criminals, conducting interrogations, or carrying out unnecessary surveillance activities.