Security Guards’ Career Development Training and Seminars in Relation to Work Performance

This study examined the relationship between career development training and work performance of 99 security guards stationed in Cagayan de Oro City. Data were collected on the respondents’ demographic profile, length of service, educational attainment, types of training and seminars attended, and work performance ratings. A structured survey questionnaire checklist was utilized, and the data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, frequency count, Mann-Whitney U Test, Kruskal-Wallis Test, and Spearman rho correlation at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between training and seminars attended and work performance, indicating that guards who participated in more professional development activities performed better on the job. Results from the Mann-Whitney U Test showed significant differences in work performance when grouped by sex, while the Kruskal-Wallis Test indicated differences when grouped according to educational attainment and length of service. The security profession remains largely male-dominated, with most guards being young, high school graduates and relatively new in service. The Pre-Licensing Training Course was rated highest in terms of effectiveness, while other training programs were generally evaluated as “very satisfactory.” Security guards scored “outstanding” in both personal appearance and work attributes, reflecting strong professional discipline. It is recommended that leadership development programs be enhanced, scholarship opportunities provided, and clear promotion pathways established to further improve professional growth and performance.