Automation index
How much of a Security guard’s job can AI already do?
A log and a checklist come earlier. Stopping someone at 2 a.m., and calling or not, do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Security guard
16%
AI can already do 16% of this job.
#705 / 723
View rankingSecurity guard
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, tagged rounds and digital access.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Cameras, control rooms and written protocols.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Presence, rounds and physical control.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Incidents, ID checks and citizen’s arrest.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 8% | +1.4 |
Dealing with client, neighbour and police.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Night shifts, fatigue and judgment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Logs, tagged rounds and digital access
- Presence, rounds and physical control
- Incidents, ID checks and citizen’s arrest
- Dealing with client, neighbour and police
- Night shifts, fatigue and judgment
- vigilante
- security guard
- guardia de seguridad
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-9032.00· ESCO/ISCO 5414
IS WORK OVER?
Army officer
22%
#406 / 723
View rankingArmy officer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Order, the map and the section.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Field, the one who lags and the one who jumps.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Live fire, safety and not playing brave.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Logistics, the meal and the one that does not arrive.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Command, the pressure and not dressing casualties.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Get them all out, and not losing one.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- operations orders
- sections
- the map
- live fire
- meals
- casualties
- command
- field safety
Sources for this job· O*NET 55-1015.00· ESCO/ISCO 0110