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Security Guards

Security guards provide protection to their employers. They protect property from illegal entry, vandalism, theft, and fire.

In offices and factories, guards check employee identification and answer visitor questions. At airports, they may use screening equipment to detect the presence of guns or other illegal items.

Quick Facts

Wages:  Below the statewide median   $12.88 / hour

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Employment Outlook:   Percent Growth   15.3%
Above average


Education and Training Needed:
Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)

Skills Needed:

Listening,  Speaking,  Thinking Critically 

Tools and Technology:

  • Tools: Handcuffs,  Handguns,  Alarm systems 
  • Technology: Spreadsheet software,  Word processing software,  Data base user interface and query software 

Job Title Examples:

Customer Service Security Officer,  Safety and Security Officer,  Security Agent