Unarmed Private Security Officer

Security guards patrol and protect property against theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity.

Introduction:

Security guards also called security officers, protect property, enforce rules on the property, and deter criminal activity. Some guards are assigned a stationary position from which they monitor alarms or surveillance cameras. Other guards are assigned a patrol area where they conduct security checks.

Career Opportunities:

• Private Security Officer

Employment Outlook:

Overall employment of security guards and gaming surveillance officers is projected to grow 15% from 2020 to 2030.

Salary:

The average wage for this career in Florida is $14.94 hourly or $31,080 annually.

Completion Requirements:

The entire program is 40 hours. Certain Adult Education Centers do not offer all components of the program. Full completion of the program may be completed at a Technical College. Students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following Occupational Completion Points (OCPs):

 

OCP	COURSE	HOURS
OCP A	Private Security Officer	40 Hours
		Total Hours: 40

Location & Course’s Schedule:

Private Security Officer is available at the following school (s):

 

LOCATION	COURSE’S SCHEDULE
North Miami Adult Education Center	Monday – Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Contact Information at the Location:

Additional information can be provided by student services:

 

LOCATION	COUNSELOR / REGISTRAR	PHONE NUMBER
North Miami Adult Education Center (305) 981-6774	Michelle Gilles Sylvia Francois	Ext. 2196 Ext. 2380

 

Source

• Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/security-guards.htm.