DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment. Excludes ?Police Officers? (33-3050) and ?Transportation Security Screeners? (33-9093).

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to First Quarter, 2020

					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities	8,490	953	$17.77/hr	$0.50/hr	$11.93/hr	$14.09/hr	$17.01/hr	$20.09/hr	$25.17/hr
Minnesota	10,890	969	$17.62/hr	$0.48/hr	$11.62/hr	$13.76/hr	$16.81/hr	$20.07/hr	$25.07/hr
U S	1,126,370	10,137	$16.16/hr	$0.06/hr	$10.35/hr	$12.06/hr	$14.53/hr	$18.57/hr	$24.62/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.

Leading Industries for Security Guards Industry OES Employment OES Median Wage Professional and Business Services 5,990 $16.31/hr Education and Health Services 930 $19.45/hr Leisure and Hospitality 660 $17.27/hr Trade, Transportation and Utilities 390 $16.71/hr Public Administration 230 $19.41/hr Financial Activities 160 $20.62/hr Manufacturing 60 $18.18/hr Other Services 60 $15.12/hr

Other Regional Data For Security Guards Geography (click title for details) OES Projections Employment Median Wage % Change  -  EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities 8,490 $17.01/hr N/A EDR 3 - Arrowhead 560 $15.10/hr N/A EDR 7W- Central 430 $19.76/hr N/A EDR 10 - Southeast 400 $17.80/hr N/A EDR 9 - South Central 150 $16.38/hr N/A EDR 7E- East Central 110 $12.32/hr N/A EDR 4 - West Central 90 $15.58/hr N/A EDR 6E- Southwest Central 80 $17.02/hr N/A EDR 5 - North Central 80 $14.81/hr N/A EDR 2 - Headwaters 50 $16.36/hr N/A EDR 6W- Upper Minnesota Valley N/A N/A N/A EDR 1 - Northwest N/A N/A N/A EDR 8 - Southwest N/A $14.02/hr N/A

Related Occupations

Occupation (click title for details)	OES		Projections
	Employment	Median Wage	% Change  -
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services	9,530	$19.80/hr	N/A
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	5,410	$40.09/hr	N/A
Correctional Officers and Jailers	1,770	$27.10/hr	N/A
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	960	$39.41/hr	N/A
Fire Inspectors and Investigators	100	$36.48/hr	N/A
Bailiffs	N/A	N/A	N/A
Private Detectives and Investigators	N/A	$81.00/hr	N/A

• Patrols industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehends or evicts violators from premises, using force when necessary.
• Calls police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Operates detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
• Answers telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non- business hours or when switchboard is closed.
• Escorts or drives motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations and to provide personal protection.
• Monitors and adjusts controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnace, or boiler.
• Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Drives and guards armored vehicle to transport money and valuables to prevent theft and ensure safe delivery.
• Circulates among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.
• Answers alarms and investigates disturbances.
• Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
• Inspects and adjusts security systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.