Security Guards
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.
Education & Training
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Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
14 tasks analyzed
Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings.
Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
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.
Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings. | - | - | - |
| Answer alarms and investigate disturbances. | - | - | - |
| 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. | - | - | - |
| Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$38,370
per year
Mean Wage
$42,890
per year
Employment
1.2M
workers
Wage Range
$29,800 - $59,580
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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