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Security guards can work in schools, valuable transfers, armored car services, court officer roles, private companies or facilities, public transit stations, correctional facilities, border security, private security as bodyguards, fire protection specialties, airport security, and investigations. Helpful skills and experience include a high school degree or higher. A second language may provide a hiring advantage, and previous law enforcement or military experience may be advantageous. Those seeking advancement often have bachelor's degrees in criminal justice. Security guard jobs were projected to grow 6% from 2016 to 2026.