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
| 400 | 86 | $18.44/hr | $10.65/hr | $13.78/hr | $17.80/hr | $21.93/hr | $26.38/hr |
Natural Resources and Mining | N/A | N/A |
Manufacturing | 130 | $17.89/hr |
Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 510 | $16.06/hr |
Financial Activities | 200 | $21.51/hr |
Professional and Business Services | 6,620 | $16.15/hr |
Education and Health Services | 1,560 | $19.12/hr |
Leisure and Hospitality | 1,390 | $15.97/hr |
Other Services | 80 | $14.47/hr |
Public Administration | 370 | $18.92/hr |
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- 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.
- Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings.