Career Analysis
Career Analysis Paper
Joseph Washington
COMM/215
July 15, 2010
Wendy Perkinson
Career Analysis Paper
Define the Title of the Position The position is Security Officer in the field of Criminal Justice. I am seeking to obtain a Bachelors Degree in Organizational Security and Management. To define this title I would say the types of valuables a security guard (also known as security officer) protects are as varied as the specific jobs associated with them. Casino security guards, for example, may monitor casino patrons from a booth using many cameras thereby helping prevent theft. On the other hand, armored car guards are constantly on the move picking up and dropping off large amounts of money. The 'valuables ' a client wants protected can be anything from money to devices. Despite this large variety of specific security guard occupations, security officers have some common duties. The following list represents common duties performed by almost all security guards according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), www.bls.gov:
• Guard property against thievery, arson, property damage, and terrorism • Testify in court • Act as property law enforcer • Contact police, fire, or emergency medical services via radio and telephone • Write reports describing observations and activities during assigned shift • Interview witnesses or victims • Prepare case reports
Job Outlook and Salary for a Security Guard The general outlook for security guards is good. The BLS, www.bls.gov, states that the security guard occupation is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations. In terms of salary, the average security guard in 2004 made $20,320. However salaries vary depending on the type of Security
Joseph Washington
COMM/215
July 15, 2010
Wendy Perkinson
Career Analysis Paper
Define the Title of the Position The position is Security Officer in the field of Criminal Justice. I am seeking to obtain a Bachelors Degree in Organizational Security and Management. To define this title I would say the types of valuables a security guard (also known as security officer) protects are as varied as the specific jobs associated with them. Casino security guards, for example, may monitor casino patrons from a booth using many cameras thereby helping prevent theft. On the other hand, armored car guards are constantly on the move picking up and dropping off large amounts of money. The 'valuables ' a client wants protected can be anything from money to devices. Despite this large variety of specific security guard occupations, security officers have some common duties. The following list represents common duties performed by almost all security guards according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), www.bls.gov:
• Guard property against thievery, arson, property damage, and terrorism • Testify in court • Act as property law enforcer • Contact police, fire, or emergency medical services via radio and telephone • Write reports describing observations and activities during assigned shift • Interview witnesses or victims • Prepare case reports
Job Outlook and Salary for a Security Guard The general outlook for security guards is good. The BLS, www.bls.gov, states that the security guard occupation is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations. In terms of salary, the average security guard in 2004 made $20,320. However salaries vary depending on the type of Security
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