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 “Transportation Security Screeners” (33-9093).

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to Third Quarter, 2012

					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities	8,330	1,006	$14.80/hr	$0.39/hr	$10.20/hr	$11.62/hr	$13.85/hr	$16.79/hr	$20.83/hr
Minnesota	11,340	1,089	$14.30/hr	$0.31/hr	$9.74/hr	$11.06/hr	$13.43/hr	$16.47/hr	$20.41/hr
U S	1,032,940	9,296	$13.23/hr	$0.05/hr	$8.45/hr	$9.58/hr	$11.69/hr	$15.23/hr	$20.48/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 5,130 $13.38/hr Leisure and Hospitality 980 $13.32/hr Education and Health Services 800 $15.84/hr Trade, Transportation and Utilities 590 $13.06/hr Financial Activities 200 $16.14/hr Manufacturing 80 $19.13/hr Other Services 70 $16.22/hr

Other Regional Data For Security Guards Geography (click title for details) OES Projections Employment Median Wage % Change  -  EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities 8,330 $13.85/hr N/A EDR 3 - Arrowhead 680 $11.23/hr N/A EDR 10 - Southeast 460 $11.47/hr N/A EDR 7E- East Central 310 $10.64/hr N/A EDR 7W- Central 230 $12.65/hr N/A EDR 5 - North Central 200 $18.62/hr N/A EDR 9 - South Central 180 $14.38/hr N/A EDR 4 - West Central 140 $11.07/hr N/A EDR 2 - Headwaters 100 $14.03/hr N/A EDR 6E- Southwest Central 70 $11.55/hr N/A EDR 1 - Northwest 60 $11.53/hr N/A EDR 6W- Upper Minnesota Valley N/A $10.67/hr N/A EDR 8 - Southwest N/A $9.99/hr N/A

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Occupation (click title for details)	OES		Projections
	Employment	Median Wage	% Change  -
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services	7,790	$17.51/hr	N/A
Bus Drivers, School	6,510	$16.03/hr	N/A
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	4,150	$32.17/hr	N/A
Correctional Officers and Jailers	2,090	$22.39/hr	N/A
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	760	$33.60/hr	N/A
Private Detectives and Investigators	630	$18.60/hr	N/A
Fire Inspectors and Investigators	100	$33.59/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.