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SECURITY OFFICER: Re-evaluating Job Options

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Edward, a security guard for AlliedBarton Security, got his start in the army where he was a military policeman. When he left, he became a penitentiary cop, then a security guard. Now, after 25 years in the field, Edward is considering going back to school to create new experiences for himself.

Job Title: Security Officer

Employer: AlliedBarton Security

Job Summary: Security Guard, Gaming Surveillance Officers and Investigators

Job Description

Security guards and gaming surveillance officers patrol and inspect property against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity. They monitor people and buildings in an effort to prevent crime.

Security guards and gaming surveillance officers typically do the following:

-Protect and enforce laws on an employer’s property
-Monitor alarms and closed-circuit TV cameras
-Control access for employees, visitors, and outside contractors
-Conduct security checks over a specified area
-Write comprehensive reports outlining what they observed while on patrol
-Interview witnesses for later court testimony
-Detain criminal violators

On-the-Job Training

Medium amount of on-the-job training can be expected initially.

Certification Requirement

Recommended by ASIS International.

Quick Facts

Average salary

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$20,000 - $40,000

Projected Job Growth

16 to 20 percent

Typical schedule

Part-time, Full-time, Long hours, Flexible, Irregular

Typical workplace

Office, Outdoor, Indoor, Military, Physically demanding

Personal Qualities

Strength/stamina, Courageous

Educational Path

Education Requirement

High school degree

Recommended Education Degree

High school degree

Recommended Majors

Military Related Studies
Criminology
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Law Enforcement
Homeland Security

Related Careers

Correctional Officers
Gaming Services Occupations
Police and Detectives
Private Detectives and Investigators.

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