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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).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 64045$20.05/hr$15.24/hr$16.91/hr$19.76/hr$21.66/hr$26.95/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and MiningN/AN/A
ConstructionN/AN/A
Manufacturing200$21.61/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,210$18.89/hr
Financial Activities130$22.61/hr
Professional and Business Services7,570$22.58/hr
Education and Health Services1,630$22.98/hr
Leisure and Hospitality2,730$18.40/hr
Other Services90$20.85/hr
Public Administration420$24.38/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 100$20.25/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 130$20.53/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 140$19.15/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 220$19.76/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 250$19.48/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 290$19.76/hr-3.4%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 330$19.12/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 330$20.28/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 500$20.83/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 510$23.16/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 540$18.39/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 580$18.38/hr0.0%
Northwest Balance of State 590$19.76/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 640$19.76/hr-0.6%
Central Minnesota 870$21.60/hr1.5%
Southeast Minnesota 970$22.33/hr-0.1%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 10,120$22.53/hr4.1%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 10,620$22.53/hrN/A
Minnesota 14,030$22.49/hr2.9%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Bailiffs 40$24.64/hr0.0%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 2,410$15.87/hr7.5%
Passenger Attendants N/A$19.04/hrN/A


  • 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.