How much does a Security Guard - Armed make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Security Guard - Armed in the United States is $23 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $20 and $26. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Security Guard - Armed Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Security Guard - Armed Salary $18 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Security Guard - Armed Salary $20 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Security Guard - Armed Salary $23 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Security Guard - Armed Salary $26 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Security Guard - Armed Salary $29 US March 26, 2024
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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First Aid: First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred.

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Transportation: Refers to the mode of travel used to get from home to work most frequently. The transportation are bus, train, aeroplane, ship, car, etc while the mode of transportation refers to road, air, sea/ocean, etc.

Customer Service 18.95%
First Aid 3%
Transportation 1.03%
Others 77.02%

Job Description for Security Guard - Armed

Security Guard - Armed provides security and guards buildings, grounds, materials, work sites, or other venues. Monitors security systems and responds to alarms, reports of issues, or requests for assistance. Being a Security Guard - Armed patrols an assigned location. Follows required gate-keeping procedures such as verifying visitor credentials, conducting inspections, or preparing paperwork. Additionally, Security Guard - Armed may operate an access control or identity system to control building access. Completes shift activity logs and inputs to systems. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Typically requires Firearms Certification. May require a Security Guard License. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Security Guard - Armed works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Security Guard - Armed typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Security Guard - Armed, the first career path typically progresses to Security Dispatcher - Casino.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Security Guard Team Leader position, and then progresses to Security Supervisor.

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Security Guard - Armed salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Security Guard - Armed, the highest Security Guard - Armed salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Security Guard - Armed salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Security Guard - Armed salary is in Miami, FL, where the Security Guard - Armed salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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