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.
#695 / 713
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?
Local police officer
19%
#598 / 713
View rankingLocal police 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Shift, the pad and the radar.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Street, the fight and the one who is drunk.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Traffic, the crash and not covering the dead.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Premises, closing time and the one who will not.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The note, the court and not dressing it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Get there, and not inflaming the fight.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- ticket pads
- street fights
- crashes
- closing time
- radar
- notes to court
- local shifts
- drink
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-3051.00· ESCO/ISCO 5412