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Updated: 2 Feb 2012

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Years Experience	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$30K	$60K	$90K
Less than 1 year	$11,157 - $51,064
1-4 years	$14,298 - $53,046
5-9 years	$19,564 - $49,460
10-19 years	$15,932 - $61,659
20 years or more	$23,362 - $87,410
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 2 Feb 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 161

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Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
Jan 15	DO YOU WANT TO WORK AS A SECURITY GUARD & GET PAID UP TO $18 PH?	SECURITY ASSOCIATES	New York, New York
	WHO WANTS TO WORK.. THE SECURITY INDUSTRY MAYBE THE... for mature person of any age (at least 18) for security. Must be able to interact with the public as well... Indeed
Jan 12	SECURITY GUARD - Training Available
	Security officer positions are now open to guard our business facilities. Applicants must possess a keen sense of observation and be able to follow all... Indeed
Jan 06	SECURITY GUARD - Training Available	Career Choice Network
	your Security Guard experience as a Homeland Security Officer! If you have worked as a Security Guard you... just like security guards. As a Homeland Security... Indeed
Jan 19	Security Guards	Sterling P Corp.	Milwaukee, Wisconsin
	Local Distribution Warehouse is seeking Security Guards. Our business is growing and we need additional security measures. All shifts available. No experience... Indeed

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Security Guard Job Description

People with the job title Security Guard typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Correctional Officers and Jailers

Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institution in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.

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