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CAREER
Security Guards
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$37,070
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+2.8% (slower than the average)
Career
What Security Guards Do
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.
Other Job Titles Security Guards May Have
Armed Security Officer, Campus Security Officer (CSO), Custom Protection Officer (CPO), Customer Service Security Officer, Hotel Security Officer, Loss Prevention Officer, Safety and Security Officer, Security Agent, Security Guard, Security Officer
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings.
- Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
- Respond to medical emergencies by administering basic first aid or by obtaining assistance from paramedics.
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
- Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Security Guards
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (79%)
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Associate's degree
Majors Related to Career
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