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Automation Squad

Role

AI for Security Guards

Robert MacKelfresh

By Robert MacKelfresh

Founder, Automation Squad

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

Security Guards · O*NET 33-9032.00 · Job Zone 2 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database

Automation coverage

7 of 11tools on this list have an AI solution available today

Counted by matching the tools this occupation is documented as using against a corpus of 226,452 AI products, MCP servers, skills and connectors. Where a tool has no match, we say so rather than inventing one.

AI you can use for this job

20 matched to the tools security guards use. Showing 20.

The tools this job actually uses

11 documented for this occupation. Showing 11, hot technologies first. A filled dot means an AI solution exists for it.

  • Microsoft Excelhot
  • Microsoft Office softwarehot
  • Microsoft Outlookhot
  • Microsoft SharePointhot
  • Microsoft Wordhot
  • Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
  • FaceTime
  • IBM Lotus 1-2-3
  • McAfee
  • NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software
  • Wireshark

What this job involves

14 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 14.

  1. Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings.
  2. Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
  3. Respond to medical emergencies by administering basic first aid or by obtaining assistance from paramedics.
  4. Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
  5. Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
  6. Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
  7. Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
  8. Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
  9. Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
  10. Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
  11. Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  12. Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, or machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
  13. Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
  14. Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnace, or boiler.