How do I become a gate guard?

To become a gate guard, you need at least a high school diploma. You also need on-the-job training, typically starting off in other areas of security, like night patrol, before moving up to the gate guard position. Gate guards are also required to pass a background check because their duties may call for them to make decisions about who may or may not enter the premises. This requires a high ethical standard. You may be required to carry a weapon, so one of the essential qualifications of the position is approval to do so by the appropriate authorities.