Armed Security Guard Career

*A job as an Armed Security Guard falls under the broader career category of Security Guards. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for 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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Security Guard Career

What Should I Major in to Become an Security Guard?

No college majors or educational programs could be found in our database for this career. This typically means that post-secondary education is not required for this type of job.

Required Education



High School Diploma usually needed for this career