Thank You Messages for Security Guards

How do you thank a security guard? In this article, you will find examples 

of thank you notes and messages. Photo by Collin Armstrong via Unsplash 

Do you want to show your appreciation to a security guard by writing a heartfelt thank-you note or letter? A simple appreciation note or letter from you or your organization can mean a lot to a security guard or officer. They work so hard to protect you, your business, and your community, and ensure that all lives and properties are secure. Why not let them know that you value everything they do towards creating and maintaining a safe and pleasant atmosphere at your workplace or community?

If you're brainstorming ways to show appreciation to security guards for their services, one great idea is to send them a heartfelt thank you note or letter. Although writing a personal letter can seem challenging, you can use this basic formula to help you get started:

• Start with a personal greeting. For example: “Dear [name of security officer],”
• Clearly and briefly state what you are grateful for
• State how much you appreciate their service
• State how their top-notch service has made a positive difference in the workplace, school, or community

If you still don’t know the words to write, I've provided a few notes, messages, quotes, and sayings you can use to get started! Use these example thank you notes and messages of appreciation as-is or mix and adapt them to make something more personalized. You can also read over them for inspiration, and then come up with an absolutely original thank you message.

Sample Thank You Messages for Security Guards

Below, you will find some ideas on what to write or say to thank a security guard. Use these to inspire your note or card's wording.

• Thank you for keeping us secure each and every day. We’ll never forget the big difference you've made in our community.

• Thanks so much for being so passionate about creating a safe and pleasant atmosphere at our workplace. I cannot thank you enough for all your help and sacrifices.

• I’m so excited that you give our students, staff, and visitors the protection that they deserve. Thanks for making a big difference.

• We feel extremely blessed to have you as our [school/hotel/office/supermarket/bank] security officer. Thanks for your professionalism and for the quality of service you provide each and every day.

• I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you for watching over our buildings and pupils all the times. You're the best security guard I've ever known!

• I’m so grateful to you for your dedication, professionalism, enthusiasm, passion, and hard work. I really appreciate the service that you are rendering.

• I want to express my sincere gratitude to you for the services you pride yourself on, and for ensuring that all our buildings are safe and secure. I value your service so much!

• We adore your work so much and appreciate all your dedication and commitment to your job. We are proud of you!

• You never failed in your duty as a security officer. Thanks so much for your bravery and hard work.

• We wanted to express our appreciation for the commitment and dedication that you’ve shown to your work. Thanks for your great service!

• Your observation skills, reporting skills, and crime control skills are outstanding. Thank you.

• Thank you so much for your efforts when it comes to directing traffic and monitoring suspicious behavior in and around the workplace.

• I wanted to write to let you know that your hard work does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all your above and beyond line-of-duty!

• I just wanted to let you know how much I value your professionalism and service. Thank you for being so helpful.

• I always feel at ease while I’m away because I know that my workers are in a safe place. You have no idea how much your service means to me. Thank you for everything!

• We really appreciate everything you do to prevent intruders from gaining access to all our vital records. Thanks for your wonderful security skills!

• I am more than pleased to have you as my school security guard, and I truly appreciate your patience, hard work, honesty, and bravery.

• I appreciate all the effort you put into making sure our workers and buildings are safe and secure. You are the best security officer anyone could ask for!

• At first, I was a bit nervous to employ you as our [school/hotel/hospital/store] chief security officer. Over the time, you've proven yourself to be an exceptional and experienced security officer that one can rely on. Thank you for your effort in keeping us safe!

• Thank you for being our hero—we really appreciate your courage and patriotism!

• Thank you for always making our community a peaceful place to stay. We’re more than blessed to have you as our community guard.

• You’re a blessing not only to workers but to our numerous customers. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication!

• Thank you for providing a peaceful atmosphere for our business to thrive. You are reliable, respectful, honest, and hard working. You’re truly the best!

• Thank you so much for going above and beyond the call of duty. I really appreciate your bravery and service!

• Thank you for working behind the scenes to keep us safe and for making our community a better place. We really appreciate the services you’re providing on our behalf.

• Thank you for paying close attention to any potential risk and for bringing them to our attention as quickly as possible. I really appreciate your sacrifice and hard work!

• I’d like to give you the credit you deserve for making our school a safe place for our students to learn. Thanks for everything that you do.

• You have no idea how much your service means to us. Thank you so much for all your dedication!

• I am so excited to have you as our security guard and sincerely thank you for your bravery and help over the years. I appreciate you so much and value everything you do.

• Thank you for taking note of any suspicious movement in and around the office premises and for bringing them to our attention as soon as possible.

• Thanks for your courage and for maintaining safety in our workplace. Your observation skill is second-to-none.

• Thanks for preventing workplace violence each and every day. Your presence makes us feel comfortable and safe.

• I just wanted to express my gratitude to you for keeping our operations going smoothly and without any sort of disturbance over the years. I cannot thank you enough for your bravery and sacrifice.

• Thank you for giving us the quality security that we deserve each and every day. You are the best!

• Thanks for being committed to the security of our school environment and safety of our students’ lives.

“Nothing in this world compares to the comfort and security of having someone just hold your hand.”― Richelle E. Goodrich

Sample Thank You Note for a School Security Guard

Dear [Security guard's Name],

We’d like to thank you for making our school a comfortable and safe place for our students to learn. Your presence gives us so much confidence. Your observation skills, professionalism, and bravery put our minds at ease.

I am very impressed and happy to let you know that ever since you joined our security team, our school neither witnessed nor recorded any cases of violence, vandalism, school bullying, and all sorts of unwholesome activities.

Once again, we really appreciate you for the uncommon passion you have demonstrated towards maintaining a safe and pleasant atmosphere for everyone at school, and in your relationship with management, teachers, and pupils. Accept my heartfelt gratitude for every smile you put on our students and teachers’ faces.

Kindly,

[Your name]

Additional Sample Appreciation Letter

Dear [Security guard's Name],

We’d like to express our sincere gratitude to you for all your sacrifices, hard work, and dedication; and for being passionate about your career. Thank you for creating a safe and conducive environment for business to thrive. Thank you for providing the security our workers deserve so that they can carry out their duties safely and without disturbance.

We’re so thrilled about the wonderful experience and quality service our numerous clients and customers are also getting from you. They are always excited to visit our business over and over again. Thanks for setting our minds at ease while we’re busy attending to customers’ needs, and thank you for everything that you do each and every day. We’re so proud of you!

Kindly,
[Your name]