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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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Technology used in this occupation: |
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Office suite software |
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Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates. |
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Answer alarms and investigate disturbances. |
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Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises. |
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Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences. |
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Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons. |
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Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property. |
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Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed. |
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Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary. |
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Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas. |
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Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection. |
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Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
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Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
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Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
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Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. |
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Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
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English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. |
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Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems. |
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Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. |
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Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
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Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
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Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. |
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(Please note that some searches may not produce any results.) |
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These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
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Statewide |
$41,531.00 |
$19.97 |
$16.29 |
$17.40 - $21.79 |
Bridgeport/Stamford |
$41,150.00 |
$19.78 |
$16.49 |
$17.70 - $21.79 |
Danbury |
$40,304.00 |
$19.38 |
$16.40 |
$17.55 - $20.59 |
Hartford |
$41,212.00 |
$19.81 |
$16.41 |
$17.56 - $20.65 |
New Haven |
$43,387.00 |
$20.86 |
$16.76 |
$18.03 - $23.83 |
New London/Norwich |
$40,871.00 |
$19.65 |
$15.51 |
$16.00 - $22.39 |
Waterbury |
$40,964.00 |
$19.70 |
$15.96 |
$16.53 - $22.44 |
Torrington |
$43,314.00 |
$20.82 |
$16.96 |
$17.70 - $22.26 |
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Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities. |
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