Occupational Employment Statistics

DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

33-9032 Security Guards

Occupational Description:
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).

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2022

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Southeast Minnesota	580	49	$19.06/hr	$14.21/hr	$14.92/hr	$19.31/hr	$20.82/hr	$25.12/hr

Leading Industries for Security Guards

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
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

Other Regional Data for Security Guards

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2020-2030
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	70	$19.51/hr	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	90	$16.59/hr	N/A
Northeast Balance of State	110	$16.07/hr	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	180	$19.43/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	180	$18.99/hr	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	190	$19.38/hr	4.0%
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	220	$15.55/hr	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	290	$19.67/hr	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	320	$19.31/hr	N/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA	410	$15.20/hr	N/A
Northwest Balance of State	460	$18.43/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	500	$18.43/hr	1.6%
Duluth MN-WI MSA	520	$16.59/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	560	$16.59/hr	5.1%
Southeast Minnesota	580	$19.31/hr	5.4%
Central Minnesota	610	$18.60/hr	6.8%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	8,260	$20.65/hr	8.8%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	8,570	$20.65/hr	N/A
Minnesota	11,160	$19.71/hr	8.3%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2020-2030
Bailiffs	90	$24.96/hr	1.4%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers	1,290	$15.08/hr	20.4%
Passenger Attendants	110	$12.40/hr	N/A

Task for Security Guards

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.