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.
#625 / 643
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?
Civil Guard officer
18%
#576 / 643
View rankingCivil Guard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Statements, papers and databases.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Patrol, stops and roadside help.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Casework, detainees and chain of custody.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Station, shifts and command.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Weapons, protocol and use of force.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Not firing wrongly or leaving someone stranded.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Statements, papers and databases
- Patrol, stops and roadside help
- Casework, detainees and chain of custody
- Station, shifts and command
- Weapons, protocol and use of force
- guardia civil
- civil guard
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-3051.00· ESCO/ISCO 5412