Security Jobs: Limited formal training requirements and flexible hours make security jobs attractive to many individuals seeking a second job or part-time employment. Similar jobs include police detectives, correctional officers and private investigators.
Education: Most states require that guards be licensed. Licensing requires passing a background check and completing classroom training. Drug testing often is required and may be random and ongoing.
Scope: Employment of security guards and gaming surveillance officers is expected to grow as fast as the average for all occupations through 2014 as concern about crime, vandalism and terrorism continues to increase the need for security. Read More
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
