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| Corporate security officers and security guards are employed by private companies to guard physical property and personnel from vandalism, theft, bodily harm, fire or illegal activity. They work in a variety of settings, from stores, office buildings, entertainment venues and banks to mobile security units. |
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| A security guard, a type of public safety officer, surveys assigned areas or properties for illegal activities, suspicious behavior or dangerous situations. They can work in many venues, including hospitals, power plants and retail stores. There are no particular education requirements, although a high school diploma or the equivalent is usually required. |
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| Every state shall always keep up a well-regulated and disciplined home guards, sufficiently armed and accoutered, and shall provide and constantly have ready for use, in public stores, a due number of filed pieces and tents, and a proper quantity of arms, ammunition and camp equipage. |
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| Security officers play a critical role in preventing and identifying potential threats in parking lots. Their very presence can cause criminals to think twice before breaking into cars, vandalizing them or committing other crimes. Security guards can also work with local law enforcement officers to help apprehend suspects after a crime has been committed in a parking lot. |
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