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Security officers monitor and protect properties from illegal activities in privately-owned or public areas. Generally, security officers patrol areas, answer phone calls, monitor people, and respond to emergency situations in hospitals, power plants, and retail stores.
A typical day in the life of a security officer might include:
- Identifying potential risks or hazards to the property
- Understanding the location's rules and regulations to establish methods for preventing criminal activity when possible
- Providing a visual presence to help promote order and deter safety issues
- Conducting on-site surveillance of properties by patrolling or using closed-circuit monitoring systems.
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These cities have the highest paying median for
Security Officer
New York, NY
$15.75
/hr
Chicago, IL
$15.20
/hr
Kansas City, MO
$14.10
/hr
Atlanta, GA
$14.00
/hr
Los Angeles, CA
$13.20
/hr
Philadelphia, PA
$13.15
/hr
Phoenix, AZ
$13.05
/hr
Houston, TX
$13.00
/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 officer might include:
- Identifying potential risks or hazards to the property
- Understanding the location's rules and regulations to establish methods for preventing criminal activity when possible
- Providing a visual presence to help promote order and deter safety issues
- Conducting on-site surveillance of properties by patrolling or using closed-circuit monitoring systems.