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Private Protective
Services—Career Opportunities
 Nature of Work
Individuals with private security training work in occupations concerned with guarding property from illegal entry, fire or theft, as well as enforcing safety regulations.
Moraine Valley's program recognizes the need to provide quality security education for many specialty areas, including:
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Health care institutions—hospitals
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Retail—shopping centers, malls, stores
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Industrial—public and private utilities
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Special events—civic centers, fairs, exhibits
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Government—government buildings, public housing
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Schools—elementary, secondary, college
Related Job Titles
Armored-Car Guard, Airline Security Representative, Bodyguard, Security Guard,
Merchant Patroller, Store Detective, Shopping Investigator, House Officer,
Patroller
Employment Outlook
Job openings for persons seeking work in loss prevention and as security guards are expected to be plentiful through the year 2008. This is primarily due to high turnover. Many opportunities are expected for persons seeking full-time employment, as well as for those seeking part-time or second jobs at night or on weekends. Some competition, however, is expected for in-house security guard positions. Job growth is expected to be concentrated among contract security guard agencies because engaging the services of a security guard firm
can be easier and less costly. Employment potential for Illinois is large and stable. Median annual earnings of guards who worked full time in 1998 were about $16,240. The middle 50 percent between $13,430 and $20,110. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $11,970 and the highest
10 percent earned more than $26,640. Guards generally earn slightly more in urban areas. For job listings and job placement assistance, contact the
Job Placement Center in the Center for Contemporary Technology, T904,
(708) 974-5737. |
