# Security Guards

> Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 33-9032.00
- **Summary:** Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.

## Aliases

- Safety and Security Officer
- Security Agent
- Security Guard
- Security Officer
- Armed Security Officer
- Campus Security Officer (CSO)
- Custom Protection Officer (CPO)
- Customer Service Security Officer
- Hotel Security Officer
- Loss Prevention Officer
- Access Control Security Officer
- Alarm Investigator

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.k |
| Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates. | Core | 4.A.1.a.2.g |
| Respond to medical emergencies by administering basic first aid or by obtaining assistance from paramedics. | Core | 4.A.4.a.5.g |
| Answer alarms and investigate disturbances. | Core | 4.A.1.a.1.c |
| Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.k |
| Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises. | Core | 4.A.1.a.2.g |
| Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.o |
| Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.k |
| Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed. | Core | 4.A.4.a.3.c |
| Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons. | Core | 4.A.4.a.2.g |
| Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas. | Core | 4.A.3.a.3.e |
| Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, or machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.g |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Block physical access to restricted areas. | 4.A.3.a.1.k |
| Provide first aid or rescue assistance in emergencies. | 4.A.4.a.5.g |
| Patrol properties to maintain safety. | 4.A.1.a.2.g |
| Investigate illegal or suspicious activities. | 4.A.1.a.1.c |
| Respond to emergencies to provide assistance. | 4.A.4.a.5.e |
| Monitor access or flow of people to prevent problems. | 4.A.1.a.2.g |
| Prevent unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas. | 4.A.3.a.1.k |
| Write operational reports. | 4.A.3.b.6.o |
| Request emergency personnel. | 4.A.4.a.2.g |
| Maintain public order or security. | 4.A.3.a.1.k |
| Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information. | 4.A.4.a.3.c |
| Use weapons or physical force to maintain security. | 4.A.3.a.1.k |
| Warn individuals about rule violations or safety concerns. | 4.A.4.a.2.g |
| Operate surveillance equipment to detect suspicious or illegal activities. | 4.A.3.a.3.e |
| Drive vehicles to transport individuals or equipment. | 4.A.3.a.4.a |
| Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Adjust building climate control systems. | 4.A.3.a.2.i |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 4.74 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 4.54 |
| English Language | knowledge | 4.32 |
| Computers and Electronics | knowledge | 4.09 |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 3.99 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.88 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 3.83 |
| Telecommunications | knowledge | 3.81 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.75 |
| Far Vision | ability | 3.75 |
| Administrative | knowledge | 3.74 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.62 |
| Law and Government | knowledge | 3.55 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.38 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3.38 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 3.38 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.38 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3.38 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3.25 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.25 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.25 |
| Therapy and Counseling | knowledge | 3.15 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Flexibility of Closure | ability | 3.12 |
| Psychology | knowledge | 3.09 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | knowledge | 3.05 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3 |
| Social Perceptiveness | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3 |
| Foreign Language | knowledge | 2.97 |
| Communications and Media | knowledge | 2.96 |
| Transportation | knowledge | 2.96 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | knowledge | 2.95 |
| Active Learning | essential_skill | 2.88 |
| Persuasion | transferable_skill | 2.88 |
| Service Orientation | transferable_skill | 2.88 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Wireshark | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| FaceTime | Common Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | no |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Corel WordPerfect Office Suite | Office suite software | no | no |
| FaceTime | Video conferencing software | no | no |
| IBM Lotus 1-2-3 | Spreadsheet software | no | no |
| McAfee | Transaction security and virus protection software | no | no |
| NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software | Transaction security and virus protection software | no | no |
| Wireshark | Network monitoring software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 4.95 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 4.91 |
| Contact With Others | 4.89 |
| Telephone Conversations | 4.63 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 4.44 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.42 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 4.42 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.41 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 4.37 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 4.36 |
| E-Mail | 4.33 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.21 |
| Conflict Situations | 4.04 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.68 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.5 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 3.48 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.44 |
| Spend Time Standing | 3.42 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.38 |
| Exposed to Disease or Infections | 3.34 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 3.3 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 3.28 |
| Spend Time Sitting | 3.21 |
| Consequence of Error | 3.2 |
| Time Pressure | 3.05 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 2.9 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 2.76 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 2.6 |
| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | 2.53 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | 2.49 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 2.4 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 2.38 |
| Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People | 2.35 |
| Level of Competition | 2.33 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 2.32 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 2.22 |
| Degree of Automation | 2.2 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 2.17 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 2.06 |
| Public Speaking | 1.96 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 79.26 |
| Some College Courses | 9.56 |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 5.06 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 4.16 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1.96 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Protective Service | specific_interest_area | 6.62 |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 6.41 |
| Dependability | work_style | 5 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 4.76 |
| Integrity | work_style | 4 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 3 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 2.88 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 2.64 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 2.51 |
| Self-Control | work_style | 2.38 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 2.29 |
| Stress Tolerance | work_style | 2.21 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 2.07 |
| Perseverance | work_style | 1.9 |
| Office Work | specific_interest_area | 1.89 |
| Law | specific_interest_area | 1.8 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 33-1091.00 | role-33-1091-00 | First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | Primary-Short |
| 33-3052.00 | role-33-3052-00 | Transit and Railroad Police | Primary-Short |
| 33-9093.00 | role-33-9093-00 | Transportation Security Screeners | Primary-Short |
| 33-3051.00 | role-33-3051-00 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Primary-Short |
| 33-3041.00 | role-33-3041-00 | Parking Enforcement Workers | Primary-Short |
| 43-5031.00 | role-43-5031-00 | Public Safety Telecommunicators | Primary-Long |
| 33-9099.02 | role-33-9099-02 | Retail Loss Prevention Specialists | Primary-Long |
| 33-3012.00 | role-33-3012-00 | Correctional Officers and Jailers | Primary-Long |
| 33-9091.00 | role-33-9091-00 | Crossing Guards and Flaggers | Primary-Long |
| 33-9092.00 | role-33-9092-00 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | Primary-Long |
| 11-3013.01 | role-11-3013-01 | Security Managers | Supplemental |
| 13-1199.07 | role-13-1199-07 | Security Management Specialists | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Public Service & Safety | public-service-safety |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | homeland-security-law-enforcement-firefighting-and-related-protective-services |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 38370
- **Mean Wage:** 42890
- **Pct10Wage:** 29800
- **Pct25Wage:** 35100
- **Pct75Wage:** 46660
- **Pct90Wage:** 59580
- **Employment:** 1241770
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 769770 | 37530 | 10.58 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 77490 | 44090 | 0.71 |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 73730 | 44080 | 0.4 |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 70960 | 36080 | 0.57 |
| 72 | 72 | Accommodation and Food Services | Sector | 59520 | 38240 | 0.52 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 51430 | 38020 | 2.42 |
| 53 | 53 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | Sector | 27340 | 46380 | 1.43 |
| 721120 | 721120 | Casino Hotels | National industry | 15210 | 40240 | 5.6 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 15140 | 37790 | 0.42 |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 13200 | 45090 | 0.22 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 11970 | 47540 | 0.14 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 10560 | 44000 | 0.1 |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 221113 | 221113 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | National industry | 4100 | 13.71 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 769770 | 10.58 |
| 721120 | 721120 | Casino Hotels | National industry | 15210 | 5.6 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 51430 | 2.42 |
| 53 | 53 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | Sector | 27340 | 1.43 |
| 711110 | 711110 | Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | National industry | 780 | 1.34 |
| 22 | 22 | Utilities | Sector | 4950 | 1.06 |
| 623220 | 623220 | Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | National industry | 1930 | 0.93 |
- **Count:** 44

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.84 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -0.3908421 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -0.3378076 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -0.4228095 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 34
- **Percentile:** 32
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 37 | felten_aioe |
| 21 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 45 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -0.3908421 | 37 | Moderate | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.16666666666666666 | 21 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.1390132209328652 | 45 | Moderate | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.84
- **Percentile:** 69
- **Band:** High
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.16666666666666666
- **Beta:** 0.16666666666666666
- **Gamma:** 0.16666666666666666

### Usage Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Importance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences. | 0.0034920647962893734 | 4.6 |
| Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed. | 0.002875818067532425 | 4.48 |
- **Usage Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 0.4
- **Growth Percentile:** 28
- **Direction:** About average
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 161
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 97
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 1262.1
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 1267.1

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 14
- **Skills:** 37
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 11
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** dc8487e576cd2c35