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Security work offers steady employment, opportunities at all hours, and can lead to well-paying specialized positions. It suits people who prefer observation over physical labor.
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Entry-level security pays modestly ($14-18/hr), but the ceiling is high. Armed security, corporate security, and executive protection can pay $25-40+/hr. Get your guard card, build experience, then specialize.
starting
$14-17/hr (unarmed)
average
$17-22/hr
Top Earners
$25-40/hr (armed, corporate, specialized)
All shifts available - day, evening, overnight. Often 8-12 hour shifts. Many posts are 24/7 coverage.
Long career potential. Many work 15-25+ years, especially in corporate or government security.
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