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A Security Guard is responsible for protecting people and property from harm. This can include patrolling premises, monitoring surveillance equipment, responding to alarms and incidents, conducting searches, writing reports, controlling access to restricted areas and monitoring the activities of visitors. They may also be required to provide customer service assistance by providing directions or answering questions about a facility’s services or programs. Security Guards must be observant and alert in order to detect any suspicious activity or potential security threats. In addition they must have excellent communication skills in order to deal with all types of individuals in a professional...

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Avg Pay: $37K
Jobs: 0
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Avg Pay: $36K
Jobs: 14,098

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  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in General Studies
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    Avg. Duration:45 monthsAvg. Fees:$23,007Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in History
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,316Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree in Sociology
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,057Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Security Guard and Other Important Info

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4.8 years
$37K
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2.28 years
Entry
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3
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