Security Guards
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Median Yearly Income
$37,008
Most Common Education Level
High school diploma or less
Projected Job Growth
+3.71%
What do Security Guards do?
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.
Career Interests Areas
- Realistic
- Conventional
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Data on career profiles are based on information supplied by the O*NET Program, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.