ONET Occupations » 33-9032.00

Security Guards

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.

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Parachute skills

  1. Supervise, manage - People (4.24)
  2. Follow through, get things done - People (3.74)
  3. Use my intuition - Data (3.62)
  4. Listen - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (3.62)
  1. Self Control (4.14)
  2. Stress Tolerance (3.82)
  3. Persistence (3.74)
  4. Initiative (3.72)
  5. Dependability (3.59)
  6. Cooperation (3.54)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.52)
  2. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.50)
  3. Getting Information (4.30)
  4. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.29)
  5. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.27)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.24)
  7. Performing General Physical Activities (3.64)
  8. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.62)
  9. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.61)
  10. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.56)
  1. Monitor Alarm System To Detect Fires Or Other Emergencies (4.50)
  2. Monitor Entrance Or Exit Of Persons (4.50)
  3. Patrol Or Guard Area Or Premises (4.50)
  4. Recognize Public Safety Hazards (4.29)
  5. Make Decisions (4.24)
  6. Authorize Entry Or Exit Of Individuals (4.24)
  7. Apply Appropriate Physical Restraint (3.64)
  8. Oversee Work Progress To Verify Safety Or Conformance To Standards (3.62)
  9. Communicate Details In Protective Services Settings (3.61)