Career fit quiz

Is Security Guard the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the security guard career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the security guard job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I’m observant and notice when something is off
Statement 2 of 8I stay calm in tense situations
Statement 3 of 8I’m reliable and punctual
Statement 4 of 8I’m OK working nights and weekends
Statement 5 of 8I want to start working quickly
Statement 6 of 8I’m interested in law enforcement or security careers
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about Days to 2 weeks training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $38,020 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Security guards protect people, property and information by patrolling, monitoring cameras and alarms, controlling access, enforcing site rules, responding to incidents and writing reports.

  • Patrol buildings and grounds on foot or in vehicles
  • Control access and check credentials
  • Monitor CCTV cameras and alarm systems
  • Respond to alarms, disturbances and emergencies
  • Enforce site rules and post orders

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