Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Security Guards

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

Salary Breakdown

Security Guards

Average

$34,690

ANNUAL

$16.68

HOURLY

Entry Level

$22,170

ANNUAL

$10.66

HOURLY

Mid Level

$30,570

ANNUAL

$14.70

HOURLY

Expert Level

$54,570

ANNUAL

$26.23

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Security Guards

19,140

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Security Guards

Job Titles

Entry Level

JOB TITLE

Security Officer

Mid Level

JOB TITLE

Senior Security Officer

Expert Level

JOB TITLE

Security Supervisor/Manager

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Security Guards

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Psychology

KNOWLEDGE

Education and Training

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Monitoring

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Coordination

SKILL

Critical Thinking

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Far Vision

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Selective Attention

ABILITY

Oral Expression


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