Occupational Employment Statistics
33-9032 Security Guards
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment. Excludes “Transportation Security Screeners” (33-9093).
Northwest Minnesota
| 640 | 45 | $20.05/hr | $15.24/hr | $16.91/hr | $19.76/hr | $21.66/hr | $26.95/hr |
Natural Resources and Mining | N/A | N/A |
Construction | N/A | N/A |
Manufacturing | 200 | $21.61/hr |
Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 1,210 | $18.89/hr |
Financial Activities | 130 | $22.61/hr |
Professional and Business Services | 7,570 | $22.58/hr |
Education and Health Services | 1,630 | $22.98/hr |
Leisure and Hospitality | 2,730 | $18.40/hr |
Other Services | 90 | $20.85/hr |
Public Administration | 420 | $24.38/hr |
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, or machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
- Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings.
- 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.
- 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.
- Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.