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Occupation

Security Guards

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.

$38,020 medianBright outlookHigh school

O*NET 31.0 · 33-9032.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Respond to medical emergencies by administering basic first aid or by obtaining assistance from paramedics.
  2. 02Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
  3. 03Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
  4. 04Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  5. 05Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
  6. 06Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
  7. 07Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
  8. 08Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnace, or boiler.
  9. 09Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
  10. 10Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
  11. 11Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
  12. 12Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, or machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

Safety and Security OfficerSecurity AgentSecurity GuardSecurity OfficerArmed Security OfficerCampus Security Officer (CSO)Custom Protection Officer (CPO)Customer Service Security OfficerHotel Security OfficerLoss Prevention Officer

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Knowledge the job leans on

Public Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingTelecommunicationsAdministrative

Skills that carry over from service

CoordinationSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingService OrientationPersuasionComplex Problem SolvingNegotiationTime Management