Security Guard United States

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What the job involves

  • 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.
  • Assist with evacuations and follow established emergency procedures as needed.

Summed up from 30 recent Security Guard job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Customer Service 4 in 10 postings
  • Emergency Response 3 in 10 postings
  • Access Control 3 in 10 postings
  • Alarm Systems 1 in 10 postings
  • Law Enforcement 1 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Driver's License 7 in 10 postings
  • CPR Certification 1 in 10 postings
  • Licensed Security Officer 1 in 45 postings

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 1 in 10 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 6 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 1 in 15 postings
  • 5 years or more 2 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 1 year.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED Almost all postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 245 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 1 in 35 postings
  • Master's degree 1 in 245 postings

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Is this role in demand?

30,250 open Security Guard jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $19.55 an hour (most between $18.00 and $22.50). See the full salary breakdown

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