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Retail Security Officer

Law, Compliance, and Public Safety
Security
Security Officer

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.

At a Glance

Retail Security Officer. Typical education: High school or GED. Top skills: Interpersonal Communications, Customer Service, Verbal Communication Skills.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

3

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Security Guards

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$38,370/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+0.4%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (7)

Optometry

4.6

General Mathematics

4.5

Merchandising

4.4

Good Driving Record

4.4

Armed Guard

4.3

Asset Protection

4.0

First Aid

4.0

Common Skills (23)

Interpersonal Communications

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

Verbal Communication Skills

4.9

Communication

4.9

Computer Literacy

4.8

Greeting Customers

4.8

Coordinating

4.7

Punctuality

4.7

Multitasking

4.3

Investigation

4.2

Collaboration

4.2

Hand Writing

4.2

Calculators

4.1

Arithmetic

4.1

Report Writing

3.9

Administrative Functions

3.9

Proactivity

3.8

Professionalism

3.8

Energetic

3.7

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