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Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.
Security Guards
About this Career Path
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.
Environment
Security guards work in a wide variety of places, including public buildings, retail stores, and office buildings. Gaming surveillance officers work mostly in casino observation rooms, using audio and video equipment. Because many buildings and casinos are open 24 hours a day, guards and officers must often work around the clock.
Security Guards
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Security Guards
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Current Available Jobs
31,520
Projected job openings through 2030
JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES
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Job Titles
Security Guards
JOB TITLE
Security Officer
Skill Level
Entry
JOB TITLE
Senior Security Officer
Skill Level
Mid
JOB TITLE
Security Supervisor/Manager
Skill Level
Advanced
Supporting Programs
Security Guards
Top Expected Tasks
Security Guards
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Security Guards
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Far Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Selective Attention
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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