Security Guards

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).

Employers usually expect an employee in this occupation to be able to do the job after Short-term on-the-job training .

California Labor Market Information 2016 - 2026:

Career Growth:

      10.30%  

Salary range:

    	      		Low: $12.65 hourly

            Average: $14.72 hourly

            High: $18.11 hourly

Annual Avg Openings:

      21,950  

Source: Employment Development Department (EDD), State of California.