Good communication skills may be important for career advancement. Most employers provide medical insurance. Many also provide dental insurance, a vacation, and vision insurance. Some provide life insurance and sick leave. A few provide a retirement plan.
Few employers provide benefits for part-time employees.
Employment of guards is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2008, as increased concern about crime, vandalism, and terrorism will heighten the need for security. Demand for guards will also grow as private security firms increasingly perform duties such as monitoring crowds at airports and providing security in courts.