Also called: Facility Security Officer
Guards terminal gates and checks credentials at a seaport.
Officers verify every truck driver's TWIC card, patrol fences, watch cameras, and respond to alarms around the clock.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma and security guard licensing; Facility Security Officer training for supervisors.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification, Military. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, Homeland Security.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years).
Medium risk for 10 years. Camera analytics and automated ID checks cut patrol needs; human response to alarms and incidents remains.
Age 18+. One way to start: Get your state security guard card and a TWIC, then apply to port security contractors First: State security guard license and TWIC card
Classes: Government, Physical education, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-9032.
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