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Professional Security Guards- $13.76

Job Location

Administration Routed: S.G.S Officer Program

Type of Job

Part & Full - Time

Published By

S.G.S Enterprises

Published Date

April 2, 2020 at 9:00:00 PM

About the job

Security Officer Job Duties:
Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry. Obtains help by sounding alarms. ... Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.
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Security Guard Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

A Security Guard, or Security Officer, is responsible for protecting a person, organization or asset in the case of an incident. Their duties include monitoring a specific area, evicting trespassers and writing reports detailing any occurrences during their shift.

Security Guard duties and responsibilities

The overall duty of a Security Guard is to protect a company’s property, employees and visitors. Here are some of their typical daily responsibilities that you can include in a job description:

  • Patrolling and monitoring activities on the company’s premises regularly to discourage criminals and ensure the environment is safe and secure

  • Evicting trespassers and violators and detaining perpetrators while following legal protocols before relevant authorities arrive to take over

  • Controlling the entrance and departure of employees, visitors and vehicles according to protocols

  • Monitoring surveillance cameras to watch out for any disruptions or unlawful activities

  • Providing detailed reports on daily activities and any incidents that may have occurred to management

  • Testing security systems and, if needed, operating X-ray machines and metal detectors

  • Using provided communication devices such as two-way radios in a clear and concise manner

  • Performing CPR or first aid when needed

Essential Information

A security guard, a type of public safety officer, surveys assigned areas or properties for illegal activities, suspicious behavior, or dangerous situations. They can work in many venues, including hospitals, power plants, and retail stores. There are no particular education requirements, although a high school diploma or the equivalent is usually required. Training varies with the employer, but most guards undergo a period of instruction after hiring, and armed guards must complete firearms training. Most states require that guards be registered, and this is mandatory in all states for armed positions.

Required Education

High school diploma or GED certificate


Other Requirements

Registration in most states; firearms training and state registration for armed positions


Projected Job Growth (2018-2028)

*4%


Mean Salary (2018)*$32,050

Source: * U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

  • Hourly

  • Add-On's Available

Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry. Obtains help by sounding alarms. Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers.

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