A strong security guard resume shows three things fast: you stay alert, you write clear reports and you respond well when something happens. Put your site type, your numbers and your results where a hiring manager can see them in seconds.
Below are 4 free security guard resume examples for retail, office buildings, hospitals and shift supervisors. After them, use the free builder to create your own, then print it or copy it.
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4 Security Guard Resume Examples
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Retail Security Officer
Columbus, OH | (555) 010-0831 | anthony.reeves@email.com
Summary
Alert retail security officer with 9 years of experience protecting shopping centers, shoppers and staff. Skilled in patrol, loss prevention and calm de-escalation, ready to keep your property safe and your customers at ease.
Selected Achievements
- Cut shoplifting reports at my property by 25% in one year
- Invited back for the same post for 7 years running
- Trained 10 new officers
Experience
Security Officer, Hollis Ridge Shopping Center, Columbus, OH | 2020 to present
- Patrol a shopping center with 48 stores and complete 6 rounds each shift
- Greet and assist about 60 shoppers a shift and settle disputes calmly
- Respond to alarms, theft reports and medical calls in under 3 minutes
- Write about 12 incident reports a month, each finished before my shift ends
- Train 6 new officers on patrol routes and report writing
Security Officer, Fairhaven Plaza, Toledo, OH | 2017 to 2020
- Patrolled a plaza with 36 stores
- Greeted about 40 shoppers a shift
- Wrote about 8 incident reports a month
- Responded to alarms in under 4 minutes
- Trained 4 new officers
Education
High School Diploma | 2016
Certifications
State security guard license (unarmed)
CPR and First Aid certification
Skills
Observation and patrol | Loss prevention | Report writing | Conflict de-escalation | Customer service | Radio communication | CPR and first aid | Confidentiality
Corporate Building Security Officer
DANIELLE HAYES
Charlotte, NC | (555) 010-0842 | danielle.hayes@email.com
Summary
Vigilant security officer with 8 years of experience controlling access at busy office buildings. Skilled in ID checks, camera monitoring and clear reporting, ready to keep your people, visitors and property safe.
Selected Achievements
- Kept 0 unauthorized entries logged over 12 months at my building
- Cut visitor wait time at the front desk by 30% with a faster sign-in process
- Trained 8 new officers
Experience
Security Officer, Calder Point Office Park, Charlotte, NC | 2021 to present
- Control access to an 18-story office building with about 1,200 employees and visitors a day
- Check IDs and sign in about 150 visitors a day
- Monitor 48 security cameras and respond to alarms in under 3 minutes
- Write about 10 incident reports a month
- Train 5 new officers on access control and report writing
Security Officer, Oakwell Tower, Raleigh, NC | 2018 to 2021
- Checked IDs for about 80 visitors a day
- Monitored 24 security cameras
- Wrote about 6 incident reports a month
- Responded to alarms in under 4 minutes
- Trained 3 new officers
Education
High School Diploma | 2017
Certifications
State security guard license (unarmed)
CPR and First Aid certification
Fire Safety and Evacuation Training
Skills
Access control | Visitor management | Camera monitoring | Report writing | Emergency response | Radio communication | Customer service | Confidentiality
Hospital Security Officer
MICHAEL TORRES
Phoenix, AZ | (555) 010-0853 | michael.torres@email.com
Summary
Calm, trained security officer with 7 years of experience keeping hospital campuses safe. Skilled in de-escalation, escorts and emergency response, ready to protect your patients, staff and visitors.
Selected Achievements
- Helped cut staff escort wait times by 40% with a posted request line
- Responded to 100% of emergency calls within 3 minutes for 12 months
- Trained 7 new officers
Experience
Security Officer, Wexford Regional Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ | 2022 to present
- Patrol a 400-bed hospital campus, including the emergency department and 3 parking structures
- Escort about 25 staff and visitors a night to their cars
- Respond to about 20 behavioral and safety calls a month and use calm de-escalation
- Help staff run 6 fire and safety drills a year
- Write about 15 incident reports a month with patient privacy protected
Security Officer, Marlow Creek Senior Living, Tempe, AZ | 2019 to 2022
- Patrolled a 300-resident community
- Escorted about 15 staff members a night to their cars
- Wrote about 6 incident reports a month
- Responded to alarms in under 4 minutes
- Trained 3 new officers
Education
High School Diploma | 2018
Certifications
State security guard license (unarmed)
CPR and First Aid certification
Crisis Prevention and De-escalation Training
Skills
Conflict de-escalation | Emergency response | CPR and first aid | Observation and patrol | Report writing | Radio communication | Camera monitoring | Confidentiality
Senior Officer and Shift Supervisor
DENISE WALKER
Denver, CO | (555) 010-0864 | denise.walker@email.com
Summary
Dependable senior security officer with 12 years of experience, including 4 as a shift supervisor. Skilled in scheduling, training and incident response, ready to lead a team that keeps your site safe.
Selected Achievements
- Cut missed patrol rounds to 0 across 12 months with a shift checklist
- Lowered overtime costs by 15% with better scheduling
- Promoted from officer to supervisor in 8 years
Experience
Shift Supervisor, Lakeshore Tower Group, Denver, CO | 2022 to present
- Lead a team of 12 officers across 3 shifts at a commercial property
- Build weekly schedules and cover call-outs with 0 unstaffed posts
- Review about 80 incident reports a month and follow up on every one
- Train 9 new officers a year on patrol, reporting and de-escalation
- Run 4 emergency drills a year with tenants and staff
Security Officer, Redwood Court Apartments, Aurora, CO | 2014 to 2022
- Patrolled a community of 220 apartments
- Responded to about 30 resident calls a month
- Wrote about 10 incident reports a month
- Checked in about 40 visitors a day
- Trained 5 new officers
Education
High School Diploma | 2014
Certifications
State security guard license (unarmed)
CPR and First Aid certification
Supervisor Leadership Training
Skills
Team leadership | Scheduling | Training | Report writing | Emergency response | Access control | Conflict de-escalation | CPR and first aid
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MARCUS DEAN
Cleveland, OH | (555) 010-0852 | marcus.dean@email.com
Summary
Alert, dependable security officer with 10 years of experience protecting shopping centers, shoppers and staff. Skilled in patrol, loss prevention and calm de-escalation, ready to keep your property safe and your customers comfortable.
Vigilant security officer with 10 years of experience controlling access at busy office buildings. Skilled in ID checks, camera monitoring and clear reporting, ready to keep your people, visitors and property safe.
Calm, trained security officer with 10 years of experience keeping hospital campuses safe. Skilled in de-escalation, escorts and emergency response, ready to protect your patients, staff and visitors.
Reliable security officer with 6 years of experience in retail security. Skilled in patrol, incident reporting and customer service, ready to keep your stores safe and your shoppers at ease.
Detail-focused security officer with 6 years of experience in office building security. Skilled in visitor management, camera monitoring and incident reports, ready to keep your building secure.
Compassionate security officer with 6 years of experience in hospital security. Skilled in de-escalation, escorts and drills, ready to help keep your campus safe for patients and staff.
Alert security officer with 3 years of experience patrolling retail properties. Skilled in observation, reporting and friendly customer service, ready to help protect your store and shoppers.
Responsible security officer with 3 years of experience at an office building. Skilled in ID checks, sign-in procedures and reporting, ready to keep your building safe and organized.
Steady security officer with 3 years of experience on a hospital campus. Skilled in escorts, calm communication and drills, ready to help keep patients and staff safe.
Selected Achievements
- Cut shoplifting reports at my property by 25% in one year
- Invited back for the same post for 7 years running
- Trained 9 new officers
- Kept 0 unauthorized entries logged over 12 months at my building
- Cut visitor wait time at the front desk by 30% with a faster sign-in process
- Trained 8 new officers
- Helped cut staff escort wait times by 40% with a posted request line
- Responded to 100% of emergency calls within 3 minutes for 12 months
- Trained 7 new officers
- Cut shoplifting reports at my property by 15% in one year
- Earned 3 customer compliments from store managers
- Trained 4 new officers
- Kept 0 unauthorized entries logged over 12 months at my building
- Cut visitor wait time at the front desk by 20%
- Trained 3 new officers
- Helped cut staff escort wait times by 30%
- Responded to 100% of emergency calls within 4 minutes for 12 months
- Trained 3 new officers
- Earned 2 customer compliments from store managers
- Completed 100% of patrol rounds on schedule for 12 months
- Passed 2 annual site reviews with no findings
- Completed 100% of patrol rounds on schedule for 12 months
- Passed 2 annual building security reviews with no findings
- Learned the access system and started full duties in 1 week
- Completed 100% of patrol rounds on schedule for 12 months
- Passed 2 annual site reviews with no findings
- Completed crisis de-escalation training in my first 6 months
Experience
Security Officer, Hollis Ridge Shopping Center, Cleveland, OH
2019 to present
- Patrol a shopping center with 48 stores and complete 6 rounds each shift
- Greet and assist about 60 shoppers a shift and settle disputes calmly
- Respond to alarms, theft reports and medical calls in under 3 minutes
- Write about 12 incident reports a month, each finished before my shift ends
- Train 6 new officers on patrol routes and report writing
Security Officer, Calder Point Office Park, Cleveland, OH
2019 to present
- Control access to a 18-story office building with about 1200 employees and visitors a day
- Check IDs and sign in about 150 visitors a day
- Monitor 48 security cameras and respond to alarms in under 3 minutes
- Write about 10 incident reports a month
- Train 5 new officers on access control and report writing
Security Officer, Wexford Regional Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
2019 to present
- Patrol a 400-bed hospital campus, including the emergency department and 3 parking structures
- Escort about 25 staff and visitors a night to their cars
- Respond to about 20 behavioral and safety calls a month and use calm de-escalation
- Help staff run 6 fire and safety drills a year
- Write about 15 incident reports a month with patient privacy protected
Security Officer, Hollis Ridge Shopping Center, Cleveland, OH
2022 to present
- Patrol a shopping center with 32 stores and complete 6 rounds each shift
- Greet and assist about 50 shoppers a shift and settle disputes calmly
- Respond to alarms, theft reports and medical calls in under 3 minutes
- Write about 9 incident reports a month, each finished before my shift ends
- Train 3 new officers on patrol routes and report writing
Security Officer, Calder Point Office Park, Cleveland, OH
2022 to present
- Control access to a 12-story office building with about 800 employees and visitors a day
- Check IDs and sign in about 100 visitors a day
- Monitor 32 security cameras and respond to alarms in under 3 minutes
- Write about 7 incident reports a month
- Train 3 new officers on access control and report writing
Security Officer, Wexford Regional Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
2022 to present
- Patrol a 320-bed hospital campus, including the emergency department and 2 parking structures
- Escort about 18 staff and visitors a night to their cars
- Respond to about 14 behavioral and safety calls a month and use calm de-escalation
- Help staff run 4 fire and safety drills a year
- Write about 10 incident reports a month with patient privacy protected
Security Officer, Hollis Ridge Shopping Center, Cleveland, OH
2025 to present
- Patrol a shopping center with 20 stores and complete 5 rounds each shift
- Greet and assist about 40 shoppers a shift and settle disputes calmly
- Respond to alarms, theft reports and medical calls in under 4 minutes
- Write about 6 incident reports a month, each finished before my shift ends
- Train 2 new officers on patrol routes and report writing
Security Officer, Calder Point Office Park, Cleveland, OH
2025 to present
- Control access to a 8-story office building with about 400 employees and visitors a day
- Check IDs and sign in about 60 visitors a day
- Monitor 24 security cameras and respond to alarms in under 4 minutes
- Write about 5 incident reports a month
- Train 2 new officers on access control and report writing
Security Officer, Wexford Regional Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
2025 to present
- Patrol a 200-bed hospital campus, including the emergency department and 2 parking structures
- Escort about 12 staff and visitors a night to their cars
- Respond to about 8 behavioral and safety calls a month and use calm de-escalation
- Help staff run 3 fire and safety drills a year
- Write about 6 incident reports a month with patient privacy protected
Security Officer, Fairhaven Plaza, Toledo, OH | 2016 to 2019
- Patrolled a plaza with 36 stores
- Greeted about 40 shoppers a shift
- Wrote about 8 incident reports a month
- Responded to alarms in under 4 minutes
- Trained 4 new officers
Security Officer, Oakwell Tower, Akron, OH | 2016 to 2019
- Checked IDs for about 80 visitors a day
- Monitored 24 security cameras
- Wrote about 6 incident reports a month
- Responded to alarms in under 4 minutes
- Trained 3 new officers
Security Officer, Marlow Creek Senior Living, Canton, OH | 2016 to 2019
- Patrolled a 300-resident community
- Escorted about 15 staff members a night to their cars
- Wrote about 6 incident reports a month
- Responded to alarms in under 4 minutes
- Trained 3 new officers
Security Officer, Fairhaven Plaza, Toledo, OH | 2020 to 2022
- Patrolled a plaza with 24 stores
- Greeted about 30 shoppers a shift
- Wrote about 6 incident reports a month
- Responded to alarms in under 5 minutes
- Trained 2 new officers
Security Officer, Oakwell Tower, Akron, OH | 2020 to 2022
- Checked IDs for about 60 visitors a day
- Monitored 16 security cameras
- Wrote about 5 incident reports a month
- Responded to alarms in under 5 minutes
- Trained 2 new officers
Security Officer, Marlow Creek Senior Living, Canton, OH | 2020 to 2022
- Patrolled a 200-resident community
- Escorted about 10 staff members a night to their cars
- Wrote about 4 incident reports a month
- Responded to alarms in under 5 minutes
- Trained 2 new officers
Security Officer, Fairhaven Plaza, Toledo, OH | 2023 to 2025
- Patrolled a plaza with 15 stores
- Greeted about 25 shoppers a shift
- Wrote about 4 incident reports a month
- Responded to alarms in under 5 minutes
- Trained 1 new officers
Security Officer, Oakwell Tower, Akron, OH | 2023 to 2025
- Checked IDs for about 40 visitors a day
- Monitored 10 security cameras
- Wrote about 3 incident reports a month
- Responded to alarms in under 5 minutes
- Trained 1 new officers
Security Officer, Marlow Creek Senior Living, Canton, OH | 2023 to 2025
- Patrolled a 150-resident community
- Escorted about 8 staff members a night to their cars
- Wrote about 3 incident reports a month
- Responded to alarms in under 5 minutes
- Trained 1 new officers
Education
High School Diploma | 2015
High School Diploma | 2019
High School Diploma | 2022
Certifications
- State security guard license (unarmed)
- CPR and First Aid certification
- State security guard license (unarmed)
- CPR and First Aid certification
- State security guard license (unarmed)
- CPR and First Aid certification
- State security guard license (unarmed)
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Fire Safety and Evacuation Training
- State security guard license (unarmed)
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Fire Safety and Evacuation Training
- State security guard license (unarmed)
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Fire Safety and Evacuation Training
- State security guard license (unarmed)
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Crisis Prevention and De-escalation Training
- State security guard license (unarmed)
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Crisis Prevention and De-escalation Training
- State security guard license (unarmed)
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Crisis Prevention and De-escalation Training
Skills
- Observation and patrol
- Report writing
- Access control
- Camera monitoring
- Emergency response
- Conflict de-escalation
- CPR and first aid
- Radio communication
- Customer service
- Loss prevention
- Visitor management
- Confidentiality
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Which Example Fits You?
| Your situation | Best example | What to highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping centers and stores | Retail security officer | Patrol rounds, shoppers assisted, loss prevention and response time |
| Offices and commercial towers | Corporate building officer | Visitors checked, cameras monitored and access control results |
| Medical campuses | Hospital security officer | De-escalation, escorts, drills and emergency response |
| Leading a team | Senior officer or shift supervisor | Team size, scheduling, training and incident follow-up |
What Does a Security Guard Do?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says security guards protect property, enforce rules and help keep people safe by patrolling, monitoring cameras and alarms, controlling access and writing reports. Most states require guards to be registered or licensed, and the rules vary by state.
| Fact | BLS figure (security guards) |
|---|---|
| Median pay | $38,050 a year ($18.29 an hour) for guards and gambling surveillance officers combined; $38,020 for security guards alone |
| Typical entry-level education | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Training | Most guards learn their duties in a few weeks |
| Jobs in 2025 | About 1,304,000 |
| Projected growth, 2025 to 2035 | 1% |
| Openings each year | About 157,200 |
| State rules | Most states require registration or licensing; requirements vary |
Figures cover guards and can change. Check your state’s licensing agency for current rules before you apply.
How to Write Each Section
| Section | What to put |
|---|---|
| Header | Name, city and state, phone, email |
| Summary | Years, site type, 2 or 3 strengths |
| Selected Achievements | 3 proven results with numbers |
| Experience | Action bullets with rounds, reports, response times and training |
| Education | Diploma and year |
| Certifications | State license, CPR and First Aid, and site training you hold |
| Skills | 6 to 8 skills that match the posting |
Security Guard Resume Bullet Examples
Start each bullet with an action verb and show a number. These examples are fictional, so replace them with your own true details.
| Area | Example bullet |
|---|---|
| Patrol | Patrol a shopping center with 48 stores and complete 6 rounds each shift |
| Reports | Write about 12 incident reports a month, each finished before my shift ends |
| Response | Respond to alarms, theft reports and medical calls in under 3 minutes |
| Access control | Check IDs and sign in about 150 visitors a day |
| Cameras | Monitor 48 security cameras and respond to alarms in under 3 minutes |
| Safety | Help staff run 6 fire and safety drills a year |
| Training | Train 6 new officers on patrol routes and report writing |
| Leadership | Build weekly schedules and cover call-outs with 0 unstaffed posts |
Security Guard Resume Keywords by Site Type
| Site type | Keywords to use if they are true |
|---|---|
| Retail | Loss prevention, patrol, customer service, theft reports, alarm response |
| Office building | Access control, visitor management, ID checks, camera monitoring, sign-in |
| Hospital | De-escalation, escorts, emergency response, CPR, patient privacy |
| Supervisor | Scheduling, training, incident review, team leadership, drills |
Use only keywords that describe work you really do, and match the words in the job posting where they are true.
One Page or Two?
One page is enough for most security officers. Shift supervisors with many sites or certifications may use two pages if every line supports the job. Put the strongest, most relevant items first.
Security Guard Resume Checklist
Tick each item as you finish. It also covers common mistakes, such as vague bullets, listing licenses you do not hold and sharing private details. You are ready to apply when the counter reaches 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a security guard resume include?
Include contact information, a short summary, three selected achievements, work experience with numbers, education, licenses and certifications, and skills. Name the type of site you protect, such as retail, an office building or a hospital, and show patrol, reporting and response results.
How long should a security guard resume be?
One page is enough for most security officers. A shift supervisor with many sites or certifications can use a second page if every line supports the job.
What skills should I list on a security guard resume?
Observation and patrol, report writing, access control, camera monitoring, emergency response, conflict de-escalation, CPR and first aid, radio communication, customer service and confidentiality. Match the skills to the words in the job posting.
What numbers can I use on a security guard resume?
Patrol rounds per shift, incident reports per month, visitors checked in a day, cameras monitored, response times, drills run and officers trained. Use only numbers you can explain in an interview.
Do I need a license to work as a security guard?
Most states require guards to be registered or licensed, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says requirements vary by state. They often include a minimum age of 18, a background check and training. List the license you hold and check your state’s rules.
What education do security guards need?
The BLS lists a high school diploma or equivalent as the typical entry-level education, and most guards learn their duties in a few weeks of training. List your diploma and any security training you completed.
How do I show my site type on my resume?
Name it in your summary and first bullet, such as a shopping center, an office building or a hospital campus. Then use the words from the posting in your bullets, such as access control, loss prevention or de-escalation.
Should I list references on my resume?
No. Save the space for your experience, and bring a separate reference list to the interview.
How much do security guards earn?
The BLS reports a median pay of $38,050 a year, or $18.29 an hour, for security guards and gambling surveillance officers combined, and $38,020 a year for security guards alone. Pay varies by state, site and shift.
What is the job outlook for security guards?
The BLS projects 1% growth in security guard employment from 2025 to 2035, with about 157,200 openings each year from workers who leave or move on. A resume with clear results helps you stand out.
Conclusion
A good security guard resume is clear, accurate and easy to scan. Show your site type, your patrol and reporting habits and the results that keep people safe. Tailor each application, then use the builder above to write yours.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Security Guards and Gambling Surveillance Officers (2025 pay, 2025 jobs and 2025 to 2035 projections).