O*NET-SOC 33-9032.00

Security Guards

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.7508/2023
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.3808/2023
Speaking2.A.1.d3.2508/2023
Coordination2.B.1.b3.1208/2023
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.1208/2023
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.008/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.8808/2023
Far Vision1.A.4.a.23.7508/2023
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.6208/2023
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.3808/2023
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.3808/2023
Selective Attention1.A.1.g.13.3808/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings.Core5208/2023
Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.Core5308/2023
Respond to medical emergencies by administering basic first aid or by obtaining assistance from paramedics.Core5308/2023
Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.Core5308/2023
Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.Core5308/2023

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.211/2023
Conventional4.8711/2023
Enterprising2.9511/2023
Social2.7811/2023
Investigative2.211/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.