- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.
Security Guards spend a lot of their time Making Decisions and Solving Problems. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Selective Attention, Oral Expression, and Problem Sensitivity. Security Guards are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Public Safety and Security, Administration and Management, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Active Listening and Reading Comprehension.
Work Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Assisting and Caring for Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Performing General Physical Activities
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Coaching and Developing Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Analyzing Data or Information
Handling and Moving Objects
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Training and Teaching Others
Developing and Building Teams
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Scheduling Work and Activities
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Performing Administrative Activities
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Processing Information
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Thinking Creatively
Interacting With Computers
Documenting/Recording Information
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Selective Attention
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Far Vision
Near Vision
Static Strength
Inductive Reasoning
Flexibility of Closure
Deductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Speech Recognition
Speech Clarity
Information Ordering
Perceptual Speed
Trunk Strength
Multilimb Coordination
Written Expression
Category Flexibility
Auditory Attention
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Hearing Sensitivity
Response Orientation
Time Sharing
Speed of Closure
Depth Perception
Gross Body Coordination
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Visual Color Discrimination
Stamina
Fluency of Ideas
Reaction Time
Dynamic Strength
Originality
Explosive Strength
Control Precision
Extent Flexibility
Glare Sensitivity
Gross Body Equilibrium
Visualization
Memorization
Speed of Limb Movement
Spatial Orientation
Sound Localization
Night Vision
Peripheral Vision
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Enterprising
Social
Investigative
Artistic
Knowledge
Public Safety and Security
Administration and Management
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Transportation
Law and Government
Education and Training
Communications and Media
Telecommunications
Foreign Language
Wages
District of Columbia
$37,580
Alaska
$33,790
Washington
$33,510
Idaho
$29,210
Massachusetts
$27,340
Maryland
$27,140
Connecticut
$26,970
New Jersey
$26,850
New York
$26,830
Minnesota
$26,690
Colorado
$26,600
Nevada
$26,400
Wyoming
$26,060
New Hampshire
$25,730
Rhode Island
$25,710
Virginia
$25,580
Hawaii
$25,300
Vermont
$25,120
Pennsylvania
$24,810
Delaware
$24,800
Maine
$24,590
Oklahoma
$24,350
California
$24,100
Nebraska
$24,010
Michigan
$23,910
South Dakota
$23,860
Utah
$23,790
Oregon
$23,780
Missouri
$23,690
Ohio
$23,500
South Carolina
$23,400
New Mexico
$23,380
Illinois
$23,050
Wisconsin
$23,050
Arizona
$22,990
North Dakota
$22,960
Montana
$22,740
Indiana
$22,670
North Carolina
$22,490
Louisiana
$22,290
Kansas
$22,270
Iowa
$22,040
Florida
$21,910
Georgia
$21,610
Texas
$21,470
Tennessee
$20,440
Alabama
$20,430
Mississippi
$20,050
Kentucky
$19,920
Arkansas
$19,590
West Virginia
$19,510
Virgin Islands
$19,420
Guam
$17,270
Puerto Rico
$16,960
Skills
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Coordination
Speaking
Writing
Service Orientation
Persuasion
Judgment and Decision Making
Social Perceptiveness
Time Management
Active Learning
Operation Monitoring
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Management of Personnel Resources
Negotiation
Complex Problem Solving
Operation and Control
Quality Control Analysis
Systems Evaluation
Troubleshooting
Operations Analysis
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Independence
Achievement
Working Conditions
Recognition
Work Styles
Self Control
Stress Tolerance
Persistence
Initiative
Dependability
Cooperation
Concern for Others
Leadership
Achievement/Effort
Integrity
Analytical Thinking
Independence
Attention to Detail
Adaptability/Flexibility
Social Orientation
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Contact With Others
Telephone
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Freedom to Make Decisions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Physical Proximity
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Coordinate or Lead Others
Frequency of Decision Making
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Standing
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Letters and Memos
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Consequence of Error
Time Pressure
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Sitting
Level of Competition
Degree of Automation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Duration of Typical Work Week
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Work Schedules
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Time Pressure
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
Telephone
Outdoors, Under Cover
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Radiation
Electronic Mail
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to High Places
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
- Importance Supplemental-
Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, or machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnace, or boiler.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, or machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnace, or boiler.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnace, or boiler.
Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, or machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnace, or boiler.
Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, or machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnace, or boiler.
Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnace, or boiler.
Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, or machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnace, or boiler.
Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, or machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
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.
Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, or machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnace, or boiler.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnace, or boiler.
Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, or machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree