Security Guards
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 18,792 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the second least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 14% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
AI could do much of this on its own
Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Respond to medical emergencies by administering basic first aid or by obtaining assistance from paramedics.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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What the move takes
Usually requires no formal educational credential, plus short-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
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Your current skills largely cover this move.
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What the move takes
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Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
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Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
A step up—usually requires a postsecondary nondegree award, plus long-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes one to two years.
Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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