According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook job opportunities for Security Guards should be favorable. The handbook will also tell you more about:
• The training and education needed
• Earnings
• Expected job prospects
• What workers do on the job
• Working conditions
You can search the handbook for the positions that interest you. For example, here is a link to the private security guards page.
The BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information. Updated every two years, the Occupational Outlook Handbook is designed to assist to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.