Security Guard Employment Information
Security Guard Job Overview
A security guard job can put you to work protecting people from crime, maintaining order, reducing theft from businesses, or protecting passengers from terrorists and other criminals.
Security Guard Job Types
In a traditional security guard job, you’ll patrol a limited area helping to maintain order as you guard people and property.
Transportation security screeners work at airports or other transportation terminals. Screeners are federal employees hired to scan and search people and baggage.
Gaming surveillance officers work in casinos, guarding employees and customers and watching out for cheaters and thieves.
Retail loss-prevention specialists stop shoplifters who steal from stores.
Armored car guards protect money or valuables during transit.
Security Guard Job Market
The overall number of security guard job opportunities will increase 19 percent from 2010 to 2020, which is about the same as all jobs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts.
The nearly 200,000 security guard jobs expected to open over the forecast decade will result from rising concern about crime and terrorism. Look for additional jobs in security in the private sector as governments increase outsourcing of security.
Airport safety officer jobs, including transportation security screener jobs, will not grow as rapidly, expanding by 10 percent from 2010 to 2020, the BLS says.
Casino and gaming security jobs will rise 9 percent from 2010 to 2020, slower than average. However, if more states approve gambling measures, the need for gaming security workers will increase.
Security Guard Salaries
According to the BLS, 2011 median salaries for the following security careers were:
- Security guards: $23,900
- Federally employed transportation security screeners: $36,910
- Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators: $30,410
Security Guard Jobs
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Pearson Candy Company has an opening for a part-time security guard. Must be available to work various shifts M-F & weekends. Responsibilities include: monitoring security cameras, controlling secured areas, admitting only authorized personnel, and making rounds to check for fires, pipe and tank leaks. Qualified applicants will have previous security, police, or supervisory experience. The positio...
Description Responsible for performing Security Guard functions at AUTEC in support of a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors and government assets on the AUTEC Project. Performs security checks and tasks as required to prevent security breaches at the AUTEC facility WPB. Screens, logs and provides badges to facility business visitors. Monitors facility and grounds through operation of...
JOB TITLE: Security Officer - Pier Guard REQUIREMENTS: Waterfront Pier Guard License POSITIONS: All Shifts Full Time & Part Time Positions Available BASIC PURPOSE: Performs a variety of security, safety, customer services, and public relations duties and related functions, specific to the job account. Provide first line response to emergencies and carry out the policies and procedures of Property...
Guard industrial and commerical property against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry. To perform this job successfully, persons holding this position must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, apply feedback to improve performance, observe safety and security procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions. The employee is expected to climb and work in high places that may exceed 200 fee...
Security Guard Part-Time 3:00pm-11:00pm 11:00pm-7:00amWesleyan Village, an active Senior Community located in Elyria, is looking for a Security Guard. This position will provide security for facility and assist with emergency repairs and ground needs. Must be reliable and able to work with minimum of supervision. Apply on line at www.villageliving.com 807 West Ave. Elyria, OH 44035 Fax: (440) 284-...
SECURITY GUARD (experience preferred but not required) to patrol park and enforce quiet hours at BENNER'S CAMPING AND CABINS Fri. & Sat. nights 11pm - 6am. Seasonal job, May through October. Call 724-329-4097....
CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARKING & SECURITY GUARD (PVA# 12-074): Provide oversight of student parking lots and decks for safety and parking purposes. Required: High School diploma or equivalent and valid driver's license. At least one year of experience in area of public safety and/or parking control/management. First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to earn certification within 12 months o...
LOSS PREVENTION SECURITY GUARD - FULL TIME F/T Loss prevention/security guard needed. Please apply within. 441 Boot Rd., Suite 300, Downingtown, PA 19335...
Workforce1 is partnering with a NYC Security Firm to assist in their hiring for the following job openings Security Guards Responsibilities: Maintain perimeter and interior facility crowd control, client identification,. Maintain a safe environment for clients, and to ensure adhere to the facility behavior guidelines. Maintain proactive security observation skills while on duty and to minimize sec...
Southgate at Shrewsbury seeks a Security Guard for OVERNIGHT weekend positions (11p to 7a) Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following ; Security guard is responsible for keeping a watch on the premises at Southgate at Shrewsbury. This will done through keeping a direct watch and nightly walk-throughs the premises. Security guard will ensure that no malpractice or suspicious act...
Rolling Meadows has a relief security guard position available to cover absences and vacations. Must be able to work all shifts as needed. Perfect for retired persons. Must pass drug screen and background check. Apply to 3006 McNiel M-F 9-5p....
Company Overview Grant Associates is a Manhattan-based staffing and training company with offices in four New York City boroughs, Atlanta, Washington DC, and Detroit. Since 1997, businesses and government agencies at the local, state and federal levels have engaged us to deliver innovation and unsurpassed results. Today, with more than 200 employees, we have doubled in size over the last three yea...
The Security Guard provides protection for the facility, employees and product by performing a wide variety of duties. DUTIES: Checks all boxes, packages, bags, containers and the likes that are entering and leaving the property. Conducts security rounds. Writes reports. Enforces policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or (GED) equivalent Some security type experience or certi...
Immediate openings for patrol guards Enforce policies and procedures as directed by client orders. Ability to write legible reports for clients. Must to able to work shifts. Must have a current Calfornia Guard Card. Must have customer service skills. Clean DMV record Time management skills a must 4 ten hour shifts...
SECURITY GUARD A part-time security guard position is available at The Clock Tower Business Park. This is a weekend 3rd shift postion (11p.m. to 7a.m. Friday and Saturday). Interested candidates can apply in person at: The Berkshire Eagle 75 South Church St. Pittsfield, MA 01201...
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Day Camp Security Guard The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh is seeking a Security Guard to ensure Gate and grounds Security for the Monroeville camp site. This is a seasonal position during the summer months. The position will be responsible for Radio Communication, Allowing Member/Visitor access and to ensure the Children, staff and visitors safety. Candidates must possess a securit...
Linxx Global Solutions, a fast growing Government contracting company, with corporate offices located in Virginia Beach, VA, is currently looking for Security Guards to fill positions in Orient Point, NY. These positions are contingent upon contract award. Responsibilities Perform a variety of security-related duties, depending on the type of posts to which they are assigned and perform all tasks...
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SECURITY GUARD P/T Sec Class "D" Lic TWIC Badge Req HS Dip/ Bkgound CK Drug Test / FEMA Trng 3728 Philip Hwy #213 Appy: Tue 9a-3p Closed noon-1p Lic # B270045...
Security Escort Supervisor Security Escort Supervisor Supervises and coordinates the activities of escort personnel assigned to escort uncleared personnel at the Sandia National Laboratory NM and Livermore CA. Conducts briefings and coordinates training and special assignments. Minimum Qualifications 1. US Citizen 2. Possess Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DoD) security cleara...
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Security Guard Department: Dublin Processing Facility Reports To: Facilities Manager About Us GCG, Inc., the premier provider of legal administration services in the country, seeks a Security Guard in our Dublin, Ohio regional office. You will be joining an office experiencing phenomenal growth. This exciting opportunity could be just right for you if you are looking to...
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Security Career Tools
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$16,640.00 - $38,563.00
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Education / Training
Some College Coursework Completed
34.5%
High School
23.4%
Bachelor's
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Master's
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