Security Guards
At a Glance
$29,514
1,236
High School
Occupation Profile
By The Numbers
Median Annual Earnings
$29,514
Median Annual Earnings are the midpoint earned by 50 percent of workers who are the lowest paid and 50 percent of workers who are the highest paid in a particular occupation
Local Jobs
1,236
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Entry-Level Education
High School
This is the most common education level requested in entry-level job listings.
Daily Tasks
- Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings.
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
- Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
- Respond to medical emergencies by administering basic first aid or by obtaining assistance from paramedics.
- Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
- Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
Occupational Skills
What skills are necessary for Security Guards?
Hard Skills
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Closed-Circuit Television Systems (CCTV)
Criminal Corrections
Emergency Management
Emergency Response
Food Services
Law Enforcement
Patrolling
Two-Way Radios
Soft Skills
Computer Literacy
Customer Service
First Aid
Good Driving Record
Management
Operations
Problem Solving
Professionalism
Valid Driver's License
Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry- or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education. They are essential in many industries and occupations.
Education Programs
Security Guards
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