Median / Average Pay ($)
- $14.27 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $19.03 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $15.94 / hour (Talent.com)
- $18.17 / hour (Indeed.com)
Services Provided
- Unarmed – Offering general security by patrolling specific areas (e.g., residential buildings, retail stores) and monitoring the existing surveillance or security systems.
- Armed – Protect areas such as banks or government buildings from high-risk threats, thus requiring certification and potential use of firearms and other use-of-force control methods.
- Mobile Patrol – Walking or driving through large areas in order to maintain a presence of authority and protect the grounds (for example, a campus or industrial park).
- Event – Protecting patrons, vendors, and property during concerts, sports competitions, and other public gatherings by implementing security measures like bag checks, crowd management, and supporting ticket takers.
- Executive Protection and Bodyguards – Staying close to a specific individual(s) to safeguard them from threats and ensure their safety; for instance, escorting celebrities in public and traveling with politicians.
- Remote Security Monitoring – Surveilling an area utilizing a CCTV feed, video intercoms, and other access systems while providing immediate support ot response (e.g., calling authority, confrontations) when needed.