Implement procedures and systems to prevent merchandise loss. They conduct audits and investigations of employee activity. They assist in developing policies, procedures, and systems for safeguarding assets.
Transportation security screeners
2025-09-10T22:23:56-06:00Conduct screening of passengers, baggage, or cargo to ensure compliance with transportation security administration (tsa) regulations. They operate basic security equipment such as x ray machines and hand wands at screening checkpoints.
Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers
2025-09-10T22:22:17-06:00Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes to provide assistance and protection to participants.
Crossing guards
2025-09-10T22:20:48-06:00Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.
Security guards
2025-09-10T22:19:02-06:00Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. They operate x ray and metal detector equipment.
Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators
2025-09-10T22:13:42-06:00Act as oversight and security agent for management and customers. They observe casino or casino hotel operation for irregular activities such as cheating or theft by either employees or patrons. They use audio/video equipment or one way mirrors above the casino floor or cashier's cage. They provide verbal and written reports of all violations and suspicious behavior.
Private detectives and investigators
2025-09-10T22:11:13-06:00Gather, analyze, compile and report information regarding individuals or organizations to clients, or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment.
Animal control workers
2025-09-10T22:06:55-06:00Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
Transit and railroad police
2025-09-10T22:05:27-06:00Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.
Sheriffs and deputy sheriffs
2025-09-10T22:03:44-06:00Enforce law and order in rural or unincorporated districts or serve legal processes of courts. They patrol courthouse, guard court or grand jury, or escort defendants.