Security Guards
Also called: Security Officer, Safety and Security Officer, Security Agent, Security Guard
In the Air Force: Honor Guard
What they do:
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
- Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
Knowledge
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
Business
- management
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Social
- changing what is done based on other people's actions
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Visual Understanding
- see hidden patterns
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Self Control
- Stress Tolerance
- Persistence
- Initiative
- Dependability
- Cooperation
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
- IBM Lotus 1-2-3
- Microsoft Excel
Word processing software
- Corel WordPerfect software
- Microsoft Word
Data base user interface and query software
- Data entry software
Education
high school diploma or
some high school
usually needed
some high school
usually needed
These apprenticeships may have sponsors in your area:
- Guard, Security
Job Outlook
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$23,900
per year, on average
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