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Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 4/23/2026
Your role’s AI Resilience Score is
49.3%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
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Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
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Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
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This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
Most data sources align, with only minor variation. This is a well-supported result.
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AI Resilience Report forSecurity Guards
Security Guards are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 6 sources.
The career of a security guard is labeled as "Somewhat Resilient" because while AI and robots are taking over many routine tasks like monitoring cameras and drafting reports, the core responsibilities of making judgment calls and interacting with people still require human presence. AI tools can assist guards by handling repetitive duties, allowing guards to focus more on being visible and responding to situations.
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The career of a security guard is labeled as "Somewhat Resilient" because while AI and robots are taking over many routine tasks like monitoring cameras and drafting reports, the core responsibilities of making judgment calls and interacting with people still require human presence. AI tools can assist guards by handling repetitive duties, allowing guards to focus more on being visible and responding to situations.
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Security Guards
Updated Quarterly • Last Update: 2/17/2026
How is AI changing Security Guards jobs?
Today many security tasks are being supported by AI, but human guards are still central. For example, camera and sensor systems now automatically scan video for unusual events and alert guards only when needed [1] [1]. Smartphone apps can send live images so one officer can monitor a large area remotely [1] [1].
In offices, AI robots patrol corridors, check alarms, and even “check in visitors and issue badges” [2] [3]. At the same time, new software tools help guards with paperwork. Industry experts say AI can draft routine incident reports in seconds, saving time for guards to spend on real patrols [4] [4].
In short, many routine duties are “augmented” by technology: cameras and robots notice problems, and guards then decide what to do. As one industry expert notes, AI lets officers “spend less time on reports and more time being out as a visible deterrent” [4] [2]. In practice that means guards still watch people and make judgment calls, while AI tools handle repetitive tasks.
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How fast is AI adoption growing for Security Guards?
AI and robots can be adopted quickly because they often save money and fill gaps. For example, analysts estimate a robot guard can save a company about \$79,000 per year compared to a human for 24/7 service [2]. Equipment makers are also offering “robot-as-a-service” leasing models so firms don’t pay the full cost up front [1].
Recent reports note that amid labor shortages, security firms are testing robots: one Swiss company found a wheeled robot patrols as much as several humans would [3] [3]. These factors (cheaper tech, harder-to-fill guard jobs, and available products) push adoption forward.
However, adoption has limits too. Security work is sensitive, and people often prefer a human on site. Robots have made mistakes — for example one robot patrol infamously rolled into a fountain or alarmed people by wandering unexpectedly [2].
Also, laws on surveillance (like facial scans) and concerns about privacy can slow full automation. Early systems can be expensive; BLS notes that some firms still lease robots while prices come down [1]. In short, AI can do many tasks (and even handle visitor checks or alarms [2]), but guards’ human judgment, presence and people skills remain essential.
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Career: Security Guards
They keep places safe by watching over them, checking for any problems, and responding to emergencies or disturbances.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$38,370
Jobs (2024)
1,262,100
Growth (2024-34)
+0.4%
Annual Openings
161,000
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2024-2034
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
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Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, or machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
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Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
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Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
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Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
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Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
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Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnace, or boiler.
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Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
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