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Occupational Report for Security Guards (33-9032) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.

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Security Guards
Employment Outlook for Security Guards
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be much larger than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be much higher than the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the significant number of job openings projected for this occupation.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Security Guards There are 21 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 21 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Security Officer 2/9/10 Pendleton $8.00/hr DOE
Security Shift Assistant Supervisor 2/8/10 Canyonville DOE
Part Time Security Officer 2/8/10 Salem $8.40/hr to $9.00/hr
Security Officer 1 2/8/10 Grand Ronde $11.42/hr to $13.31/hr DOE
Security Guard 2/5/10 Hermiston $8.75/hr DOE
Substitute Safety Officer / Vehicle Operator 2/4/10 Troutdale $10.39/hr to $10.40/hr
Pt Security Officer 2/3/10 Philomath to $8.50/hr
Security Officer (Part Time) 1/29/10 Portland $9.00/hr to $10.00/hr
Armed Security Guard 1/28/10 Pendleton $9.75/hr
Unarmed Security Officer 1/27/10 Salem $10.25/hr
Loss Prevention Specialist 1/27/10 Florence $11.20/hr to $16.25/hr DOE
Transportation Security Officer 1/26/10 Eugene $29,131/yr to $43,697/yr
Security Officers 1/25/10 Salem $9.25/hr
Security Officer 1/21/10 Warm Springs $9.00/hr DOE
Fire Watch 1/13/10 Douglas And Coos County $1,200/mo
Security Officers / Flex Rovers Hillsboro & Beaverton 1/8/10 Hillsboro, Beaverton $10.50/hr to $12.00/hr
Security Ranger 1/5/10 Cloverdale $8.40/hr
Security Agents (Armed) (Im) 12/28/09 Portland $9.00/hr DOE
Pt Security Officer (Scappoose) 12/22/09 Scappoose $9.50/hr
Loss Prevention And Security Specialist - Part Time 12/2/09 Portland $12.00/hr to $13.00/hr DOE
Security Guard / Part-Time / Entry-Level 11/30/09 Halsey $8.50/hr
State of Oregon License Information for Security Guards
License License Authority Web Site
Private Security Instructor oregon.gov/DPSST/PS/index.shtml
Private Security Professionals oregon.gov/DPSST/PS/index.shtml
Wages for Security Guards
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $9.00 $9.82 $11.40 $14.26 $18.35 $12.47 $25,925
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 10.25 11.05 12.38 14.80 17.31 13.00 27,025
Multnomah / Washington 9.17 10.15 11.55 14.39 18.39 12.60 26,205
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 8.75 9.18 9.98 13.89 20.64 12.21 25,405
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 8.82 9.37 10.71 13.00 15.71 11.72 24,380
Lane 8.90 9.63 10.91 12.43 15.40 11.47 23,851
Douglas 8.49 9.08 10.71 15.49 19.17 12.38 25,733
Coos / Curry 8.66 8.96 9.44 10.26 12.47 10.20 21,215
Jackson / Josephine 8.80 9.31 10.62 12.78 15.55 11.48 23,873
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 8.88 10.12 11.94 13.72 16.04 12.17 25,322
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 8.84 9.43 10.42 12.85 15.71 11.50 23,917
Klamath / Lake 9.16 10.15 12.40 14.93 17.93 12.90 26,815
Grant / Harney / Malheur 9.77 10.97 12.98 14.69 15.70 12.78 26,583
Clackamas 9.32 10.55 12.71 16.95 19.58 13.75 28,614
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Security Guards
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 7,202 8,205 1,003 13.9% 100 168 268
Multnomah / Washington 3,712 4,118 406 10.9% 41 85 126
Lane 642 746 104 16.2% 10 15 26
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 552 623 71 12.9% 7 13 20
Clackamas 431 492 61 14.2% 6 10 16
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 286 307 21 7.3% 2 7 9
Jackson / Josephine 276 324 48 17.4% 5 7 11
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 241 296 55 22.8% 6 6 11
Morrow / Umatilla 200 83 -117 -58.5% 0 3 3
Douglas 195 203 8 4.1% 1 4 5
Coos / Curry 117 140 23 19.7% 2 3 5
Klamath / Lake 95 105 10 10.5% 1 2 3
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 92 108 16 17.4% 2 2 4
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 51 66 15 29.4% 2 1 3
Baker / Union / Wallowa 41 39 -2 -4.9% 0 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 37 39 2 5.4% 0 1 1

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Security Guards
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 7,202
Total, All Industries Private 6,589
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Private 117
Forestry and Logging Private 115
Logging Private 115
Manufacturing Private 187
Wood Product Manufacturing Private 73
Wholesale Trade Private 77
Retail Trade Private 490
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores Private 63
General Merchandise Stores Private 282
Department Stores Private 161
Other General Merchandise Stores Private 121
Transportation and Warehousing Private 250
Support Activities for Transportation Private 227
Support Activities for Air Transportation Private 227
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Private 152
Real Estate Private 145
Lessors of Real Estate Private 95
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 58
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 3,880
Administrative and Support Services Private 3,880
Employment Services Private 219
Investigation and Security Services Private 3,655
Educational Services Private 159
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Private 156
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 343
Hospitals Private 247
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities Private 58
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Private 245
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries Private 89
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries Private 114
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries Private 108
Accommodation and Food Services Private 494
Accommodation Private 132
Traveler Accommodation Private 103
Food Services and Drinking Places Private 362
Full-Service Restaurants Private 211
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) Private 151
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 96
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Private 94
Total, All Industries Federal 128
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 128
Total, All Industries Local 377
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Local 57
Educational Services Local 166
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 107
Public Administration Local 97
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 93
Total, All Industries Tribal 55
Educational Requirements for Security Guards Workers must have short-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Security Guards
  • Apply Traffic Control Procedures
  • Communicate Details Concisely And Consistently
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Guard, Patrol Or Monitor Premises To Prevent Theft, Violence Or Infractions Of Rules
  • Monitor Or Authorize Entrance Of People Or Deliveries
  • Operate And Monitor Surveillance Equipment
  • Operate Screening Devices Such As Metal Detectors And X-Ray Equipment To Prevent Passage Of Prohibited Articles
  • Operate Two-Way Radio
  • Patrol Harbors Or Beach Areas
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Recognize Public Safety Hazards
  • Use And Maintain Firearms
  • Use Surveillance Techniques
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Security Guards The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

DePaul Industries Training Centers
4950 NE Martin Luther King
Portland, OR 97211-3354
Phone: (503) 281-1289 x161
Programs of Training:
Springdale Job Corps Center
31224 E Historic Columbia River Hwy
Troutdale, OR 97060
Phone: (503) 695-2245
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Security Guards These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Lane Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Security Guards matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, And Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 33%
Private Detectives And Investigators 32%
Protective Service Workers, All Other 32%
Crossing Guards 26%
Gaming Surveillance Officers & Investigators 26%
Transit And Railroad Police 24%
Animal Control Workers 24%
Parking Enforcement Workers 24%