Security Guards
Also called:
Safety and Security Officer, Security Agent, Security Guard, Security Officer
What they do:
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.
On the job, you would:
- Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings.
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
Arts and Humanities
Business
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Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Social
- changing what is done based on other people's actions
- understanding people's reactions
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Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Self Control
- Attention to Detail
- Cooperation
- Adaptability/Flexibility
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You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
- IBM Lotus 1-2-3
- Microsoft Excel
Office suite software
- Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
- Microsoft Office
Transaction security and virus protection software
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high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$25,770
per year, on average
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