If you want to become a security guard the first thing that needs to be done is to put a resume together. Many security guards incorrectly think that it is not necessary. Even if an interviewer fails to ask for one, it's only professionl to create one and have it ready in case you are asked to provide one when interviewing for a job.
Resumes should have your name, current address and phone number at the top. Then there should be a list of the security guard positions you have held in your city. If, for example, you have provided security in Los Angeles list the various posts. List your most recent first. Make sure all spelling and grammer is correct. If you lack the experience consider working at events which are always listed in newspapers and online. Building your resume is a constant effort; everyone must start somewhere. If you have absolutely have no security experience that's alright. Simply list the positions that you have held and in he description of the job cite how the position relates to security. For example, if you helped check people in or worked with security, you should include that.
A professional resume can be very impressive. HIring managers will appreciate you brought one, even if they haven't asked for it. If you lack the writing skills to craft a resume considering hiring a professional resume writer. They are not particularly expensive and they can create models for you to insert new information once you build your resume experience. Another thing you can do is go online and see what a professional security resume looks like. There are many examples online of well-written resumes. What's nice about having a resume, is that you can submit to job postings without even showing up. Floating your resume to various security guard companies is wise becuase you never know who is hiring and someone may bite and call you in for an interview.