Security Guards

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.

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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.

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.

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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.

Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

The ability to see details at a distance.

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

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Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.

Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.