Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.

Other names for Security Guards: Ship Keeper, Special Officer, Special Police, Station Gateman, Store Detective, Surveillance Officer, Timber Watchman, Transportation Security Screener, Truck Guard, Watchguard, Watchman, Airline Security Representative, Airport Screener, Airport Security Screener, Alarm Investigator, Armed Guard, Armed Security Guard, Armored Car Driver, Armored Car Guard, Bag Checker, Baggage Inspector, Baggage Screener, Baggage Security Checker, Bank Guard, Bodyguard, Bouncer, Camp Guard, Campus Security Officer, Closed Circuit Screen Watcher, Customer Security Clerk, Customer Service Security Officer, Door Tender, Doorshaker, Elevated Guard, Fire Observer, Fire Watchman, Floorperson, Floorwalker, Front Desk Clerk, Gate Attendant, Gate Guard, Gate Keeper, Gate Operator, Gate Person, Gate Tender, Gate Watchman, Gateman, Golf Course Ranger, Government Guard, Guard Driver, Hall Tender, Hotel Security Officer, Houseman, Loss Prevention Officer, Loss Prevention Representative, Maritime Guard, Merchant Patroller, Merchant Police, Package Checker, Patrol Guard, Patrol Officer, Patrolman, Plant Guard, Plant Protection Guard, Plant Protection Officer, Plant Security Guard, Police Guard, Private Security Guard, Private Watchman, Protective Officer, Roundsman, Safety and Security Officer, Security Agent, Security Assistant, Security Checker, Security Guard, Security Inspector, Security Officer, Security Police, Security Screener,

• Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
• Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
• Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
• Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
• Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
• Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, or machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
• Drive or guard armored vehicle to transport money and valuables to prevent theft and ensure safe delivery.
• Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnace, or boiler.

• Desktop computers
• Emergency medical services first aid kits
• Notebook computers
• Handcuffs
• Special purpose telephones
• Fire extinguishers
• Night sticks
• Automobiles or cars
• Personal computers
• Handguns
• Handcuffs
• Handguns
• Alarm systems
• Security or access control systems
• Premise branch exchange PBX systems
• Two way radios
• Digital camcorders or video cameras

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Data base user interface and query software