Lifeguard vs Security Guard
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Pay
Lifeguard
$35,400 typical, a year
Most Lifeguards earn $30,500 to $39,500 a year.
From 221 postings that list pay
1,654 open jobs now
Security Guard
$40,600 typical, a year
Most Security Guards earn $37,400 to $46,800 a year.
From 4,339 postings that list pay
29,318 open jobs now
Security Guards typically earn about $5,200 more a year than Lifeguards.
What each one does
Lifeguard
- Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area to ensure the safety of all patrons.
- Respond quickly to aquatic emergencies and perform water rescues when necessary.
- Enforce pool rules and safety regulations to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Administer first aid, CPR, and emergency care to injured or ill patrons.
- Test and document water quality to ensure it meets safety standards.
- Keep the pool area, locker rooms, and surrounding facilities clean and orderly.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Security Guard
- Patrol the premises on foot or in a vehicle to monitor for suspicious activity.
- Write clear and accurate incident reports and maintain detailed activity logs.
- Control access points by verifying credentials and screening visitors and employees.
- Respond to emergencies, alarms, and disturbances to ensure safety and security.
- Greet visitors and provide information or assistance in a professional manner.
- Observe and report safety hazards, policy violations, or criminal activity.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Lifeguard
Asked for in both
- CPR Certification 4 in 10 postings
- Emergency Response 2 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 1 in 10 postings
More common in Lifeguard postings
- ARC Lifeguarding 6 in 10 postings
- First Aid Methods 3 in 10 postings
- Aquatics Safety 3 in 10 postings
- AED 2 in 10 postings
- Emergency Procedures 2 in 10 postings
- American Red Cross Certification 1 in 10 postings
Security Guard
Asked for in both
- CPR Certification 1 in 10 postings
- Emergency Response 3 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 4 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 6 in 10 postings
More common in Security Guard postings
- Driver's License 7 in 10 postings
- Access Control 3 in 10 postings
- Alarm Systems 1 in 10 postings
- Law Enforcement 1 in 10 postings
- Visitor Management 1 in 15 postings
- De-escalation 1 in 15 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Lifeguard
Security Guard
Security Guard
Trademark Venues$18 - $26/hr Employer statedThe Atelier - Vista, CA 92081; TMV Venues - Fallbrook, CA 92028Part time Security Guard - 2 days a week
Core-MarkPay not stated Statesville, NC, United StatesOvernight Security Officer
Creation systemPay not stated Lubbock, TX, United States
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