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A security guard is responsible for enforcing laws and protecting both people and property from theft, vandalism, and other illegal or prohibited activities.
A typical day in the life of a security guard might include:
- Monitoring closed-circuit TV cameras to detect intruders and using digital equipment to perform security checks
- Patrolling a designated area to an employer's property, managing access for both employees and visitors, and detaining trespassers
- Completing daily reports and serving as a witness during a court testimony.
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These cities have the highest paying median for
Security Guard
New York, NY
$14.45
/hr
Chicago, IL
$14.00
/hr
Baltimore, MD
$12.25
/hr
Los Angeles, CA
$12.15
/hr
Philadelphia, PA
$12.10
/hr
Phoenix, AZ
$12.05
/hr
Houston, TX
$11.95
/hr
Dallas, TX
$11.85
/hr
Salary information is calculated from job seeker profiles and job postings. Both hourly and yearly wages could be reported.
A typical day in the life of a security guard might include:
- Monitoring closed-circuit TV cameras to detect intruders and using digital equipment to perform security checks
- Patrolling a designated area to an employer's property, managing access for both employees and visitors, and detaining trespassers
- Completing daily reports and serving as a witness during a court testimony.
