Security Guards

What It Takes

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Wages For This Occupation

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules

General Requirements

  • Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. (source: O*NET)
  • These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. (source: O*NET)
  • In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed. (source: O*NET)
  • About 46% of workers in this occupational category have a high school education or less; 54% have some college or higher. (source: BLS)
  • According to the Licensed Occupations Database on Career InfoNet, 33 states require licenses through the State Police.

Occupation Profile

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Sample Job Titles

Security Officer, Security Guard, Campus Security Officer, Store Detective

Education and Credentials

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