Security Guards protect property against theft, vandalism, and other illegal activity.
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- Security Guards
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
What do they typically do
- Patrol property
- Enforce rules and regulations of an employer's property
- Monitor alarms and video-surveillance systems
- Respond to emergencies
- Deter criminal activity
- Control building access by employees and visitors
- Conduct security checks over a specified area
- Write reports on what they observed while on duty
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.4%
Job Openings 1,679
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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