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.

Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes to provide assistance and protection to participants.

Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. They operate x ray and metal detector equipment.

Act 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.

Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or city streets to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles.

Resguard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. They resguard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.

Control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land.

Control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts.

Supervise fire fighters who control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land.