The Career I chose to research about was Security Guards. I researched about there wages, where they work, and about what they do. I hope you enjoy this research paper. First I will tell about what a security guard does. Some security guards patrol and inspect buildings and grounds. They check to see that windows, doors, and gates are locked. They also make sure that security equipment is working correctly. In stores, guards watch for theft by customers. In banks, guards watch for robbers. Some guards drive armored vehicles to transport money or valuables safely to and from banks. While other guards are responsible for driving and providing protection to their employers.
Guards may find work in offices and factories, guards check employee identification and answer visitor questions. At airports, they may find jobs to use screening equipment to detect the presence of guns or other illegal items. Other places guards may find jobs is at places of entertainment, such as nightclubs. They walk around and watch customers for signs of fighting. They warn customers when they are being too rowdy. Sometimes guards must evict customers; occasionally they may use force.
Wages of a security guard generally depend on the place they work and job experience. In Illinois the average wage for a security guard is ,565 per month or .00 per hour. Also guards who are armed will receive higher wages that an unarmed guard. Security guard who work full time also receive benefits from there employers, such as Health insurance sick leave and paid vacations, some employers also pay for retirement.
In Conclusion security guards are important jobs that many businesses need and are well paid. If you are planning to work as a security guard it is a nice job with good benefits. I hope you enjoyed this paper.
