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).
Southeast Minnesota
| 580 | 49 | $19.06/hr | $14.21/hr | $14.92/hr | $19.31/hr | $20.82/hr | $25.12/hr |
Construction | 10 | $18.03/hr |
Manufacturing | 130 | $20.98/hr |
Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 560 | $19.43/hr |
Information | N/A | N/A |
Financial Activities | 190 | $24.62/hr |
Professional and Business Services | 7,090 | $16.83/hr |
Education and Health Services | 1,470 | $21.19/hr |
Leisure and Hospitality | 1,300 | $19.43/hr |
Other Services | N/A | N/A |
Public Administration | 390 | $23.29/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.