Most jobs are 32-40 hours per week. Some jobs are 18-28 hours per week. Most employers recruit applicants through newspaper advertisements. Some fill openings by hiring referrals from the Employment Development Department. 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.